St. Louis Park's annual NYE Skate event saw nearly 400 attendees enjoying skating, hot cocoa, and a fire pit to welcome the new year, with the city providing rentals and free drinks for an inclusive celebration.

Jon McCullough was sworn into the Maple Grove City Council in a ceremony, succeeding where Mayor Steffenson and Councilmember Janigo attended, but Johnson and Ostaffe were absent.

St. Louis Park, MN, conducted a thorough sort of 3,121 pounds of recycling to assess the community's habits and educate on proper recycling practices, such as correct disposal of paper egg cartons and broken toys.

Nearly 900 Coon Rapids residents participate in the city's organics recycling program, which includes newly added drop sites, aiming to align with a mandate for curbside organic waste collection by 2030.

The ROC in St. Louis Park is hosting a Disco Ball Ice Skating event for all ages on January 17 with a DJ, lights, and skate rentals for $3. A repeat event is scheduled for February 7.

The Metropolitan Council forecasts a significant population increase in the Twin Cities by 2050, with growth expected primarily in the suburbs. Local governments can negotiate adjustments to these projections used for regional planning.

Brooklyn Park is inviting residents to apply for city commissions, with a focus on diversity and community representation. Applications are open until January 31, 2025.

Minnesota DHS discontinues LTSS Tools in MnCHOICES, begins CFSS transition for 2024, reports on 2023 MnCHOICES benchmarks, clarifies Senior LinkAge Line role, schedules DWRS webinars, and eases MMIS service agreements.

The Coon Rapids Connection winter edition covers local news such as the Front Door Grant Program, new city council members, the 61st Snowflake Days Celebration, a pedestrian bridge update, and a pedestrian safety campaign on Northdale Boulevard.

Woodbury officials remind residents to clear sidewalks of snow within 12 hours to avoid fines, with failure possibly leading to city-hired removal and added fees.

The City of Minneapolis opens applications for the "Step Up" internship program to help underserved youth gain career experience.

Cub Scout Pack 584 participated in the Maple Grove City Council meeting, presenting colors and saying the Pledge of Allegiance, while the Mayor answered their questions on civic duties.

A water main break on Wren Drive led to service disruptions, with repairs by Duluth utility crews underway. The city urges patience and advises affected residents to check the Outage Map for updates.