Enjoy a range of family activities including ice skating and arts and crafts at Eden Prairie's Winter Blast in Staring Lake Park, a free community event on January 11 from noon till 4 p.m.

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.

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.

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.

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

The Wonders of Winter event in Minnesota offers free winter activities such as horse-drawn wagon rides and fireside gatherings at Central Park of Maple Grove on February 1.

The City of Burnsville, Minnesota is hosting a free winter safety seminar focused on safe fireplace use on January 16 to educate residents and strengthen community safety.

The Maple Grove Police Department honored its officers on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, expressing gratitude on Facebook for their dedication to public safety.

Brooklyn Park is updating its strategic plan and seeks resident input to refine its objectives and ensure the plan reflects community needs and visions. Residents can submit feedback online until January 27.

The CIDRAP report highlights the potential risks of CWD from deer to humans, emphasizing the need for better preparedness and response plans to address this issue.

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.