Saint Paul recognized local small businesses with awards and is enhancing the city with festive events, permit holidays, and support initiatives like the STAR Grant Rounds and MN PROMISE Act grants.

Brooklyn Park is hosting December health events, including a talk on racial equity in public health, a health fair, and a Youth Mental Health Awareness Retreat.

Saint Paul's Right Track program is expanding to offer at least 200 employer-paid internships to local youth, enhancing their career experiences and involving the community in workforce development.

Coon Rapids Boulevard will be closed tonight for bridge installation, causing detours around the area until Friday morning. The new pedestrian bridge is part of the Port Riverwalk development.

St. Paul zoning board decisions ranged from denying a real estate sign variance to approving a new dwelling, an extra drive-through lane, and a six-story building.

Minnesota's MnDOT continues its "Name A Snowplow" Contest, inviting citizens to submit creative names for its snowplows, with past winners including Plowy McPlowface.

Brooklyn Park Police urge public help to find Lynette Baker, last seen Dec 7 around 7700 Daleview Drive. She's 5'9", 153 lbs, with black hair, brown eyes. Contact them with info.

Deputy Katherine Sandberg was named MN Deputy Sheriff of the Year by the Carver County Sheriff's Office for her commitment to service and community protection.

St. Louis Park will host the 2025 Holiday Train event on December 14, featuring a festive train arrival and live music performances from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m.

Ramsey County reaffirms its dedication to inclusion, particularly for immigrant and refugee communities, amid changes in federal immigration enforcement.

Minnesota Senator Jen McEwen criticizes Trump's racist remarks and policies against the Somali community in Minnesota, expressing solidarity with them and condemning the administration's divisive tactics.

A car wash attendant named Raymond forms a close bond with Blaine Police, earning recognition and a challenge coin for his positive attitude and rapport with officers.

Minneapolis police mourn the loss of Recruit Officer Amara Kanneh at his funeral, highlighting the community's and law enforcement's unity in honoring his service.