The Deering Estate introduces its new artists-in-residence for the year, offering them historical studios for their creative pursuits and engaging the public through events and exhibits.

Eden Prairie invites K-12 students to enter the "Words in Action" contest for Black History Month, interpreting quotes from Black leaders into art or media, with winners recognized at a City Council meeting.

Arlington city facilities delay opening due to winter weather; essential services operational; trash collection disrupted; emergency hotlines and shelters remain available.

Minneapolis Health Department is distributing 400 free radon test kits in January to encourage residents to test their homes for radon, a preventable health risk linked to lung cancer.

Strong U.S. job growth in December supports keeping Federal Reserve rate cuts on hold, with 256,000 jobs added and a decrease in unemployment to 4.1%.

Plymouth's 15th-annual Fire & Ice Medallion Hunt has begun, with $250 prize for the finder and clues released every Thursday. The hunt is part of the city's winter festival.

Duval County Public Schools received a $7.4 million state grant to enhance career and technical education programs, funding new and existing initiatives in various high schools.

Washington County residents vote on snowplow names, with 10 finalists chosen from over 1,200 suggestions submitted online. Voting concludes on January 24th.

The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted to accept over $700,000 in federal grants for home weatherization and repair for low-income homeowners outside Tucson.

Jacksonville invites the community to the 38th MLK Breakfast with speaker Johnathan Eig and showcasing Tomorrow's Leaders contest winners' art, poetry, and essays.

Raleigh's Laurel Hills Community Center hosts a family-friendly Red Carpet Dance event for kids and guardians, featuring dancing, hors d'oeuvres, and door prizes.

The Dallas Office of Homeless Solutions continues TIWS operations to assist the homeless during cold weather, with shelters open at designated locations.

Seattle will honor late bus driver Shawn Yim with a public memorial and a procession of transit vehicles. Delays in bus service are expected due to the event.