The Minneapolis City Council has elected Elliot Payne as president and Aisha Chughtai as vice president for the 2024-2025 term, while introducing a new committee structure.

Washington County seeks volunteers to drive veterans to medical appointments using Disabled American Veterans' vans, with flexible schedules and training provided.

A public hearing is set for January 17 to discuss the closure of Sanford Bemidji Medical Center's rehab unit, as reported by Bemidji Pioneer and confirmed by the Minnesota Department of Health.

Glensheen Mansion in Duluth offered a Free Community Day with self-guided tours and Christmas decorations, without requiring reservations. Visitors enjoyed a scavenger hunt for plush elves.

Kyrie Irving scores 35 points to lead the Mavericks to a 115-108 win over the Timberwolves, with Luka Doncic adding 34 points. Anthony Edwards scores 36 in the loss.

Glen Taylor, owner of the Timberwolves, is donating $172 million in assets to support various causes, particularly in Minnesota and Iowa. The funds will be managed by The Taylor Family Farms Foundation and three nonprofit partners.

Minneapolis neighborhoods are encouraging residents to use less or no salt this winter, promoting alternative eco-friendly de-icing methods to prevent pollution.

Over 100 volunteers distributed winter items in Twin Cities parks, offering free scarves, jackets, and blankets to those in need, in an event organized by One Good Deed.

The Vang family in St. Paul lost a third child due to a house fire that hospitalized six children and their mother; the community has raised funds to support them.

A 23-year-old was arrested after leading police on a multi-jurisdictional car chase in a stolen car in the Twin Cities, causing a collision with minor injuries.

Minneapolis Police are investigating a "suspicious death" after finding a male body in a trash receptacle in an unoccupied house's garage on 30th Avenue North. No arrests have been made, and the case is under forensic examination.

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Houston Rockets 122-95 with Anthony Edwards scoring 24 points and Karl-Anthony Towns adding 22 points and eight rebounds.

Marco Rossi scored in overtime to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, while Marc-Andre Fleury tied Patrick Roy with his 551st career win.