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.

Maple Grove residents engaged in a hometown trivia challenge posted by the local government on social media, learning facts about their community, like the city's park count and retail space size.

Minnesota's Coon Rapids Police Department posts on social media against drunk driving, emphasizing its widespread consequences and urging community responsibility for road safety.

Landmark Tours is hosting a free travel show on January 21, offering City of Blaine residents a look at luxury, stress-free vacation options with full-service itinerary planning.

Plymouth's annual Fire & Ice coloring contest for all ages started Jan. 6, with submissions due by Jan. 17. Winners will be announced Jan. 21 and receive gift cards.

The city of Apple Valley encourages residents to use the code enforcement process to maintain local health, safety, and aesthetics by reporting property violations anonymously.

Saint Paul Police Officer Shawn Filiowich has died from pancreatic cancer, leaving behind a legacy of community service.

A family in Orange, Texas, escaped a fire caused by an overloaded extension cord attached to a space heater, prompting safety reminders from the Minnesota State Fire Marshal.

The Plymouth Community Center offers a $12 open play special for children and teens with activities at the K.U.B.E. Indoor Playground and gym, requiring wristbands for access.

Minneapolis hosted the 10th Annual PSP conference, gathering 600+ public safety leaders to discuss violence reduction and community safety, highlighting the MPD's crime-prevention strategies.

Plymouth's 36th annual Fire & Ice festival will offer winter activities and fireworks at a new location on February 1, with a live medallion hunt and coloring contest.