Minneapolis city services, including 311 and other government offices, will close for Thanksgiving, with garbage pickup delayed and parking meters not enforced. Emergency services, however, will operate as usual.

Sherburne County opens a 30-day comment period for a proposed sand and gravel mine in Haven Township, including an upcoming public meeting and availability of related environmental documents for review.

Minneapolis anticipates a wintry mix around Thanksgiving, possibly affecting travel plans, with a 30% chance of snow and mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures may drop to around 21 degrees.

Burnsville is celebrating the start of winter with the 'Heart of the City Lighting Ceremony' at Nicollet Commons Park, featuring local performances and the lighting of holiday decorations.

Cedar Lake Road has reopened, easing traffic for St. Louis Park, with some construction work like pavement markings and cleanup still to be completed.

Minnesota has issued a first-of-its-kind report on the 340B Drug Pricing Program, seeking transparency in healthcare economics, with insights into the program's impact on patient care and financial benefits to providers.

MnDOT is set to present proposed designs for Highway 47/University Avenue improvements in Fridley at a public meeting, offering various participation options for community feedback.

Hennepin Avenue S. in Minneapolis has reopened with improvements for multimodal transportation after the first phase of construction, including infrastructural upgrades.

Duluth, MN residents can volunteer as "Snowstompers" to maintain trails in winter, fostering communal care for public spaces and ensuring accessibility for all.

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office partners with the U.S. Army PaYS program to offer veterans law enforcement careers, inaugurated by Sheriff Witt and Major General Manke with a signing ceremony.

Coon Rapids, MN, plans to revitalize streets by 2025 and conduct speed studies for safety. The City Council also supports Small Business Saturday, emphasizing local commerce. Details are on their Facebook page.

Washington County is hosting its second "Name a Snowplow" contest, where residents can submit creative names for snowplows through an online form, with a public vote on finalists set for January 2025.

The Eden Prairie Police Department honored its staff at the Annual Awards, including promotions, recognition of new officers, and individual accolades like the Chaplain Tim Power Award.