The Hmong New Year celebration in Saint Paul, Minnesota, featured traditional festivities and community engagement, with local law enforcement participating and even recruiting future officers.

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Dave Hutchinson, engaged in community support activities, received an award for their HOPE Program, and discussed leadership on WCCO Radio. They also aided the homeless with winter supplies.

The Twin Cities expect severe cold with dangerous wind chills, prompting frostbite warnings. Despite sunny skies, the temperature remains low, with gradual warming expected over the week and chances of snow.

An accident at a Lake Crystal intersection involved a Ford and a Honda, with three taken to the hospital. The incident, involving a teen driver and a driving instructor, is under investigation.

The Blaine Police Department donated unclaimed lost and found items to Alexandra House, which supports individuals affected by domestic and sexual violence.

Minneapolis kicks off a series of art and community events led by local artist KingDemetrius Pendleton to celebrate the 38th Street Cultural District, starting this Sunday.

Coon Rapids is encouraging residents to apply for its Planning Commission to influence zoning and land use. Two spots are open, and interested parties should apply quickly via the city's website.

The St. Paul Heritage Preservation Commission will discuss architectural changes to the JJ Hill Library during their December 9 meeting, which includes converting windows to doors. Public input is encouraged.

Wright County's Compost & Recycling Center suspends woodchip and compost loading starting December 2, due to winter freezing causing safety and equipment damage concerns.

Xcel Energy is hosting a virtual open house to introduce an iron-air battery project near Sherco Plant, focusing on renewable energy and grid reliability.

Cleary Lake Regional Park is holding a kicksledding event on December 8, offering history lessons and physical fun with fire and hot chocolate provided. Reservations are required.

An evening of full moon kicksledding is offered on December 13 by the Outdoor Recreation School, with alternate winter hiking if conditions aren't right.

Duluth's Downtown will host the Gobble Gallop Races on Thanksgiving morning with parking restrictions starting at 7 a.m. and road closures at 7:30 a.m. to accommodate the event. Traffic will be detoured around the race route.