St. Louis Park, Minnesota launches a citywide gnome hunt throughout January, releasing weekly clues for residents to find gnomes hidden in local parks for fun and good luck.

Brooklyn Park's EDA searches for a property manager for a city-owned affordable housing 4-plex, aimed at aiding transitional housing efforts. Deadline for proposals is January 20, 2025.

The Eden Prairie Quality of Life Survey invites local residents to voice their opinions on city matters, with online and multilingual paper options available, aiming to guide future policy decisions.

The Bloomington Police Department's Pink Patch Project raised funds for cancer research by selling pink-themed items, donating proceeds to the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund.

The Coon Rapids Police Department offers CATGUARD marking kits to deter catalytic converter theft, allowing for traceable serial numbers to be engraved on converters.

Minnetonka is updating its zoning ordinance to better reflect community goals and the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, with a rewrite process involving staff, a workgroup, and public input over 18 months.

Washington County libraries offer multiple events, including 'Digital Library 101', native plant seeding, craft swaps, author talks, game nights, seed packaging, puzzle contests, and information on food scrap recycling and writing in January.

Burnsville Ice Center offers free skating and a local figure skating club performance for National Skating Month, with rentals available for purchase.

The Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office paid tribute to Beth, a retiring staff member who served for 11 years, acknowledging her dedication to the community.

The Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office offered youth snowmobile safety classes using wheel kits due to a lack of snow, preparing 30 local kids for safe riding.

St. Louis Park has launched a New Year's gnome scavenger hunt, with clues provided on social media and GovDelivery emails for residents to find hidden gnomes in local parks.

St. Louis Park Middle School hosted a community walk event on Jan. 11 as part of a monthly series, offering 1-2 mile indoor/outdoor walks for all residents.

The Anoka County 2025 Polar Plunge is returning, with the Blaine Police Department announcing the event on February 22 to support Special Olympics athletes. Participants can take an icy dip or contribute through pledges.