The Eden Prairie Police donated an AED to Let's Go Fishing with funding from a Helmsley Charitable Trust grant via a program that already equipped their squad cars with AEDs.

Washington County held a "Name a Snowplow" contest resulting in two snowplows being named Plowabunga and Taylor Drift after a spirited vote involving over 2,000 participants.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Caleb Thielbar returned to his hometown with the Twins Caravan and shared his baseball journey, emphasizing perseverance, at the Mayo Clinic's pediatric ward.

Ramsey County has opened additional warming spaces to shelter residents from extreme cold, available by calling 651-266-1050 from 9 PM to 6:30 AM, with transportation provided.

The Ice Castles in Maple Grove have opened, with the mayor and city council inaugurating the event, urging visitors to experience the hand-crafted ice sculptures before they melt with rising temperatures.

The Southern Valley Alliance has opened a new location in Shakopee to enhance support for domestic violence victims, featuring family-friendly spaces, improved security, and proximity to other aid organizations.

Minneapolis plans to dismantle a homeless camp after a viral outbreak, with no timeline yet for the move. City officials cite public health concerns; the camp is important to Native residents who consider the area sacred.

Minneapolis City Council committee passes a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict and the end of U.S. military aid to Israel. Criticisms arise over the council's authority and the resolution's local relevance.

Ramsey County opens Battle Creek's Winter Recreation Area for free winter activities, including skiing and kicksledding, with equipment and instructions provided.

The Rondo Neighborhood in St. Paul, once a "Black Wall Street," was decimated by highway construction. The community's youth are now confronting this historical injustice.

Saint Paul invites local vendors to the Supplier Fair to learn about city contracts, with Mayor Carter attending to promote local enterprise engagement.

Martial arts master John Worley performed 80 push-ups on his 80th birthday, maintaining a decade-long tradition and showcasing his physical fitness and dedication to martial arts.

The Minnesota Twins have signed Jorge Alcalá to a one-year deal, avoiding arbitration, with a $845,000 guaranteed salary and a $1.5 million team option for 2025.