Minnesota's Northstar Commuter Rail will be replaced by expanded bus services, promising 400 weekly bus trips with new routes and frequent service across the Northstar Corridor.

Burnsville's new City Hall addition progresses, with interior renovations and exterior framing underway, roofing nearly complete, and exterior masonry started. Phase one is expected to finish by September 2026.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners announced new committee assignments and increased funding for disability services and opioid crisis initiatives.

Minneapolis will see mid-30s temperatures and mostly cloudy skies over Christmas, with a chance of snow and a temperature drop Saturday night. Hazardous winds and freezing drizzle may affect the weekend.

A bill to create an Office of Inspector General in Minnesota, championed by Senator Gustafson, is stalled despite Senate approval, as she calls for further action.

Zero Zone Refrigeration, LLC is expanding its Ramsey facility by 57,000 sq ft, aiming to boost production by 30%, enhance product testing, and create 55 new jobs.

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety warns about the fire risks of dry Christmas trees and advises keeping trees and decorations away from heat sources for safety.

The Mankato community celebrated the inauguration of new public safety officers and promotions within the department, highlighted in a Facebook post by Mankato Police and Fire.

Minneapolis Council Member Jason Chavez wrote to U.S. Senators Klobuchar and Smith, urging them to oppose legislation criminalizing gender-affirming care for transgender minors.

Maple Grove Police Department's Shop with a Cop event helped 23 children from 14 families with a shopping spree, supported by community partners and donations, enhancing police-community relations.

The Eden Prairie Senior Center offers diverse activities for seniors, including holiday parties, bingo events, tech help, and discussions, with some dates closed for holidays.

A felon with a gun was arrested at a Minneapolis apartment after police removed him once; he returned armed. The MPD praised officers' calmness and quick action on Facebook.

Eden Prairie seniors graduated from a police academy program aimed at understanding local law enforcement operations, including fraud, DWI, and specialized units like SWAT.