Maple Grove hosts a memorial event at the Angel of Hope statue on December 6, where residents can honor lost loved ones with candles and white flowers.

The Blaine Police Department highlighted K9 Hector, a skilled Belgian Malinois trained in patrol and detection, and his partnership with Officer Larson in serving the community.

The City of Ramsey offers free cardboard recycling to residents during the holidays, with added dumpsters at the old Public Works site through Jan 31, also accepting other paper materials.

Champlin, Minnesota encourages residents to compost Thanksgiving leftovers through their new Curbside Organics Recycling program, aiming to reduce waste and carbon footprint.

Blaine's Planning Commission to hold a hearing on Minnesota Performance's request to expand auto repair business and amend its conditional use permit for outdoor vehicle storage.

The National Weather Service predicts a cold start in Minneapolis with a chance of snow and mostly cloudy skies, advising residents of potential travel issues.

Former teacher Aaron Hjermstad receives life without parole for sexually assaulting 12 children; his crimes, spanning from 2013-2021, prompt a call for better child protection.

The Blaine Police Department shared safety tips on social media for Black Friday shopping, including situational awareness, securing valuables, hiding purchases in cars, parking smartly, and shopping in groups.

The Blaine Police Department is enforcing winter parking rules due to snow, issuing citations and reminding residents to keep streets clear for plows from 2 AM to 7 AM.

Officer Chad Streiff of Eden Prairie Police made three DWI arrests in one shift, marking his 25th 'Hat Trick.' He is a dedicated full-time DWI officer, funded by a grant, and has also achieved higher arrest counts in single shifts.

Minnesota DHS is transitioning from PCA and CSG services to CFSS starting October 1, 2024, and has updated the CBSM in October 2025, holding feedback sessions on EIDBI licensing in December 2025.

Blaine, MN job fair on Dec 3 offers positions with wages ranging from $13 to $42 per hour across various industries.

Four Saint Paul police officers graduated from Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command, according to a Facebook post from the department.