Apple Valley is seeking residents for its Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee; applications are due by March 15 for a three-year term to shape local parks and recreation.

Anoka County Public Health is accepting proposals for SHIP funding to support local health initiatives focused on nutrition, physical activity, and reducing tobacco use.

Scott County is hosting an ancestry event at Cleary Lake Park on February 20 for older adults to learn about accessing census data, with a digitization service for family memorabilia.

Minnesota police are intensifying DUI patrols for the Super Bowl, with Eden Prairie reporting a tripling of alcohol-related deaths and urging pre-planning for safe transportation.

Sherburne County offers absentee voting for the presidential primary with in-person and mail options at the county auditor's office and extended hours for convenience.

A Minneapolis man was sentenced to 10 years for cocaine distribution, with a raid on his place yielding seven kilos of cocaine and a gun. He pleaded guilty and will also have supervised release for five years.

Minneapolis' Smith Foundry complies with emission standards, but faces community mistrust after conflicting inspection reports regarding its environmental impact.

The Francis A. Gross Driving Range in Minneapolis is closing for the season at 5 pm today due to cold weather, with future reopening dependent on warmer temperatures.

A three-car collision in Mankato caused major traffic disruptions at Mulberry Street and North 2nd Street with no injuries reported. Traffic was redirected for 45 minutes during clean-up.

Officer Joseph "Jazzy Joe" Linscott of Plymouth is gaining popularity for his dancing skills, participating in a charity event to raise funds for "The Plymouth ONE Fund."

The Columbia Golf Course has opened, offering play without reservations, but tee times will be required starting tomorrow at 8 am. Fees are $30 before 3 pm, $21 after, and it's currently walking only, with operations weather-dependent.

Eden Prairie residents joined local police for Coffee with a Cop at the Senior Center, deepening community ties over free coffee and pastries. The next event is on March 12.

A University of Minnesota study reveals persistent gender wage gaps in healthcare despite women's dominance in the field, especially at higher education levels.