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.

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.