Coon Rapids closed warming houses and ice rinks on January 22-23 due to extreme cold, prioritizing public safety. They plan to reopen on January 24, weather permitting.

Minnesota's Precinct Caucus Night is set for Feb. 3, with a Caucus Finder tool available for location details. The caucuses help endorse candidates, set agendas, and choose delegates.

Minneapolis officials report an increase in immigration enforcement activities in South Minneapolis, with Council Member Jason Chavez alerting the community and calling for collaboration and observation.

Columbia Heights officials say ICE detained four students, including a 5‑ and 10‑year‑old who were moved to Texas detention centers. The district is pressing for answers as attendance drops.

The Blaine Police Department's "Heroes and Helpers" event supported 70 students by partnering with local heroes for a $250 family gift shopping experience at Target.

A Minnesota federal prison nurse received a six-month sentence for lying about an intimate relationship with an inmate, leading to additional supervised release.

Founders of St. Paul nonprofit Koom Recovery were arrested after police say a traffic stop turned up about three pounds of meth. Both face first‑degree felony counts and have hearings scheduled.

A BZA variance will allow restrooms and an accessible playground at Victoria Park, advancing the project into procurement this winter. Construction is slated for 2026.

Blaine, Minnesota, announces its annual Snow Day at Wargo Nature Center with activities like snowshoeing and crafts for families, requiring no registration.

The BPD highlights Andrea Donaldson's role and passion in their Victim Services program, focusing on her adaptability and emphasizing victim individualization.

Chanhassen, Minnesota urges better recycling habits as contamination threatens to close a local cardboard recycling site that collected over 29 tons of material last year.

Minnesota saw a 22% drop in traffic deaths in 2025, the lowest since 2019, although bicycle fatalities went up, prompting calls for broader safety measures.

A Hennepin County jury convicted Dandre Franklin and Lavester Breham in the December 2023 killing of Mikiyel Patton; both received life without parole.