Bloomington, Minnesota announces a public hearing on December 16, 2024, to discuss a Capital Improvement Plan and bond issuance for city improvements. Citizen participation is encouraged.

The Bloomington City Council will host a hearing on December 16, 2024, to weigh rescinding energy benchmarking requirements, which could affect local environmental policy.

Council Member Jason Chavez of Minneapolis proposes budget amendments focused on housing, public health, and community safety, aiming to reallocate funds without increasing the city's levy.

Northfield police officers Dahl and Kelling to be commended for top DWI arrests, contributing to Rice County's road safety, as emphasized by the county's Safe Roads Coalition.

Ricardo Walker from Ramsey County pled guilty to illegal firearm possession and a series of carjackings, including a violent incident on June 30, 2022.

The Plymouth County Sheriff's Department is hosting a Christmas Tree sale to support inmate programs, complete with Santa visits, at The Farm from November 29th.

The Wright County Assessor's Office reminds homeowners to apply for homestead designation by December 31, 2024, to potentially reduce taxes and aid eligibility for a Property Tax Refund.

The Bloomington Police, Minnesota Vikings, and Land O’Lakes distributed Thanksgiving meals to 50 needy families, promoting community spirit and engagement.

St. Paul has launched a pilot program for overdose survivors, combining the use of Suboxone with Narcan, aiming to reduce repeat overdoses and encourage further treatment.

Duluth announces seasonal road closures including parts of Skyline Parkway, Maxwell Road, and Seven Bridges Road, starting December 2 due to winter conditions.

The University of Minnesota was ranked as the top public university globally in the inaugural Interdisciplinary Science Rankings by Times Higher Education and placed sixth overall among 749 institutions.

Hennepin County Public Health partners with suburbs for the 2024 West Hennepin County Opioid Summit to educate on the opioid crisis and provide naloxone training.

The Saint Paulidays campaign in Saint Paul features festive activities and shopping opportunities, including holiday markets and decorations, aiming to draw in visitors and locals alike with events spanning late November through December.