Minnesota Senator Grant Hauschild opposed cuts to the U.S. Forest Service, stressing their role in environmental and economic health in Northern Minnesota.

Minnesota Senator Melissa H. Wiklund introduces Senate File 379 to the State and Local Government Committee to improve cybersecurity for local governments.

St. Louis Park invites bids for a concrete replacement project, including curb, gutter, and walkway construction, with a submission deadline via BidVAULT by 10 a.m. on March 13, 2025, and project completion by July 31, 2025.

Saint Paul promotes tech inclusivity with events and leadership changes, like Full Stack initiatives and Meg Steuer becoming Minnestar's executive director.

The City Council focused on infrastructure and safety, appointing Jon Urquhart to the Fire Civil Service Commission, accepting a police canine grant, denying a car wash design, and planning street and sewage updates.

The Duluth City Council adjusted its meeting start time from 7 PM to 6 PM, as per a unanimous vote. The change aims to improve public engagement and complies with state law.

Coon Rapids has introduced a social worker, Lori Halbur, to assist residents with issues such as mental health and homelessness during monthly drop-in sessions at the local library.

Coon Rapids offers a grant program for residents to enhance their front yards, with a lottery system to decide recipients. Deadline is February 26, with winners announced on March 5.

Eden Prairie celebrated Black History Month by naming winners of the 2025 Words in Action Contest, honoring civil rights leaders through youth art and media.

Wright County Sheriff's report details arrests from February 10-17, including theft, disorderly conduct, DWI charges, and more. Total of seven DWI arrests for the week noted.

A march in Minnesota highlighted the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous relatives, demanding visibility and justice for the overlooked epidemic.

Senator Heather Gustafson has proposed establishing an Office of the Inspector General in Minnesota to enhance oversight of state agencies, with the bill advancing after a committee hearing.

Extreme cold weather with dangerous wind chills is forecasted for the Twin Cities area, with advisories and warnings issued for residents to take precautions.