St. Louis Park, MN hosted BundledUp!, a winter event at Oak Hill Park, with activities, wildlife exhibits, and s’mores, fostering community spirit and interaction with first responders.

The Minneapolis Community Connections Conference on February 8 will offer civic engagement opportunities for residents to volunteer and access local resources.

Mankato, Minnesota acknowledges February as Black History Month and promotes educational resources from esteemed institutions to celebrate the contributions of Black Americans.

Lesley retired as a records management tech after nearly 16 years with Maple Grove Police Department, receiving high praise and recognition for her service.

The Minneapolis Police Department engaged with students through an ice fishing event, supported by various local organizations, emphasizing community and outdoor education.

Brooklyn Park Police are hosting the "Wonder Women Defined" event to introduce young women to policing, offering insight into the career and aiming to diversify the force. The free event includes perks and is open for registration.

St. Louis Park is recruiting residents for its Recycling Champions program to educate and create community leaders in sustainability. Participants will learn about waste reduction and become local ambassadors.

Service dogs from Soldier's 6 visited Eden Prairie staff for emotional support, including a Golden Retriever in training for trauma aid and a retired police officer's Burnese Mountain Dog.

Senior quilters at Eagan Community Center donate quilts to charities and disaster victims, while finding social and health benefits in their weekly gatherings.

Eden Prairie students have until Feb. 3 to enter the Words in Action Contest for Black History Month, with city initiatives and scholarships also highlighted.

Minneapolis seeks members for the police oversight commission, providing citizens the opportunity to influence police practices and accountability. Applications are due by March 16.

The 2025 Community Connections Conference in Minneapolis offers activities and sessions on local policies, funding, and civic engagement on Feb. 8 at the Convention Center.

Coon Rapids has commissioned a new water tower with double the capacity of its predecessor to improve the city's water system and ensure consistent water pressure.