Bloomington honors local Black leaders with the 'Bloomington Pioneers and Changemakers' series during Black History Month, featuring impactful individuals in various roles on the City's YouTube and digital platforms.

Bloomington has achieved a high score on the Racial Equity Dividends Index, indicating its commitment to creating racially equitable workplaces. The city's practices across various sectors have set a benchmark for others.

A Shakopee teenager died five days after crashing his car into a tree in Louisville Township, with the Scott County Sheriff's Office investigating the January 24 incident.

Dakota County offers an electronic delivery option for property tax statements and valuation notices to enhance convenience and reduce paper waste. Residents can sign up for the service on the county's website.

Minnesota's DHS is hosting Zoom sessions for adoption community input on birth record access changes. Different groups, including adoptees and birth parents, can participate to influence future record handling.

A teen was shot and seriously injured in Minneapolis after a dispute where he allegedly damaged the shooter's car window; a 35-year-old suspect is in custody.

A man in South St. Paul sustained severe injuries in a hit-and-run on Concord Street; the driver fled, and police are investigating.

A Hennepin County Sheriff's Deputy, Awl, made three DUI arrests in one night, earning a "hat trick" and a hockey stick for his efforts in keeping roads safer.

Minnesota authorities are seeking the public's help via Facebook to locate the owners of two lost dogs they sheltered overnight. The Mankato Department of Public Safety has requested information to reunite the pets with their family.

Sergeant Dave Christenson retired from the Brooklyn Park Police Department, which honored him on Facebook for his years of service starting in 1988 as a Community Service Officer.

Coon Rapids police and fire departments will play a charity hockey game, with support from the MN Blue Ox Jr. A' Hockey Club, to build community spirit.

Cleary Lake Regional Park offers a kicksledding event on February 10, with alternative hiking and campfire activities if weather is unsuitable. Costs $6, reservations required at 763-559-6700.

The Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth is seeking interns for their initiative to improve mental health for Black youth, involving local collaboration to address systemic disparities.