Sheriff David P. Witt of Hennepin County commemorates MLK Jr. Day by engaging in community projects like Meals on Wheels and presenting a scholarship.

Minneapolis Health Department urges more Americans to donate blood, emphasizing the critical need and potential to save lives. Only 3% of eligible individuals donate, despite someone needing blood every two seconds.

Apple Valley released resources to help residents handle pests, in line with a city ordinance that mandates property owners and occupants maintain a pest-free environment.

Plymouth invites local businesses and groups to apply for a booth at Discover Plymouth event, including a section for young entrepreneurs. Deadline is March 5.

Ryan Companies faced mixed results on variance requests for developments at Highland Bridge, with some denials and conditions-approved decisions ensuring adherence to urban planning standards.

Scott County's Cleary Lake Regional Park offers a free, family-friendly snowshoe event with hot cocoa, storytelling, and Winter Wonderland Bingo on February 6.

Bloomington invites public input on zoning changes at a hearing on January 30, 2024, at 6 PM in the Council Chambers, and online. Testimonies can be submitted in various formats.

St. Louis Park, Minnesota, highlights salt pollution and promotes Winter Salt Awareness Week to educate the public on smarter salting practices to protect ecosystems.

The Minneapolis Police Department is featuring Community Service Officers' stories to showcase their diversity and motivations, serving both as a tribute and a recruitment strategy promoting benefits like free tuition.

MnDOT's new DBE Special Provisions require electronic submission of DBE paperwork within five days post-letting and increase distributor credit to 40%.

The Frosty Mug Crawl in St. Louis Park, Minnesota is a community event with beer tasting, special perks, and culinary experiences at The Shops at West End.

A shooting outside a Brooklyn Park business left one person injured and the exterior riddled with bullet holes. The incident seems targeted, but the shooter remains unidentified. Police seek witnesses' help.

Minnesota's ERPO law, effective from January 1, 2024, has seen 140 orders filed to remove guns from individuals who may pose a threat, with positive outcomes reported by WCCO.