Washington County approves two hazardous waste collection events for 2026 and sets environmental and infrastructure funding priorities, while ensuring community representation through board appointments and addressing a proposed ICE detention center.

ICE agents reportedly used chemical irritants against the press after questioning the immigration status of a U.S. citizen Latino they had a car accident with, sparking community outrage.

St. Louis Park has launched a façade improvement grant program for local businesses, in partnership with Hennepin County, to enhance commercial areas such as Walker Lake and CedarLou Corridor.

Mankato Police reported 360 traffic stops with 129 citations in December, highlighting speed violations and 24 DWIs, with a BAC of .22 as the highest recorded.

Eden Prairie Police Department expands its cadet program, adding three cadets who combine their educations with practical police experience, with city-sponsored tuition.

Blaine, Minnesota offers free heat tape installation to prevent pipe freezing, funded by CDBG-CV through Anoka County, with a January 16, 2026, application deadline. Contact Elizabeth Showalter for details.

Joe Hogeboom featured on the latest Maple Grove City Report, discussing council actions and community events, and encouraging civic engagement via a link on their Facebook page.

Warm weather leads to closure of sledding hill and poor ski trail conditions in Carver County's regional parks, affecting winter sports activities. Rentals remain available on weekends.

Mankato City Council meeting relocates to Event Center for a one-time session due to Intergovernmental Center renovations.

The Trump administration's freezing of $10 billion for working family aid faces a lawsuit, strongly backed by Senator Wiklund, impacting childcare and support services in Minnesota.

St. Louis Park plans public hearing for a proposed 33-unit apartment building by Sela Investments, including a variance for reduced setbacks for underground parking.

Minnesota is freezing enrolment for new Medicaid providers in 13 service categories to combat fraud, with exceptions only by CMS approval. Existing providers remain unaffected.

Duluth invites residents to join the Fourth Street Reconstruction Project engagement for infrastructure improvement, traffic study, and pedestrian enhancements, with an open house on January 15, 2026.