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.

An early‑morning blaze in St. Paul's Baker‑Annapolis neighborhood displaced five people; one was evaluated at a hospital and the Red Cross is assisting.

A Minneapolis recruiter emailed high school students urging enlistment as a way to shield undocumented family members, citing parole in place — a move that drew criticism and a Guard response.

Minneapolis officials affirmed the rights to free expression and peaceful assembly ahead of anticipated weekend demonstrations, emphasizing constitutional freedoms and the importance of safety.

The Minnesota National Guard is on standby to aid in public safety during expected protests, wearing reflective vests to be identifiable, and is ready to assist local law enforcement while respecting citizens' rights.

Mankato police and firefighters teamed with United Way to read "The Kindness Booth" to first graders, fostering literacy and kindness, with Capstone donating books.

The City of Brooklyn Park invites locals to join city boards and commissions, emphasizing community involvement without needing experience. Applications are open until January 31, 2025.

An argument on the 1500 block of Nicollet Avenue escalated to gunfire Monday; a man was critically wounded and a woman was arrested near the scene.