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.

Minneapolis is moving to make community gardens permanent by transferring some urban lots from CPED to MPRB, securing the plots against development and emphasizing local food sustainability.

Coon Rapids offers a Front Door Grant for exterior home improvements, with applications open until February 26. Selected homeowners can win $1,000-$5,000 in a lottery on March 5, broadcasted online.

Ramsey County offers free guided tours of historic sites in Saint Paul, including Union Depot and the City Hall - Ramsey County Courthouse, with options for both in-person and virtual experiences.

Maple Grove, MN celebrates National Trivia Day with local questions about city facts, like park names, water percentages, and more, inviting residents to participate on social media.

The Eden Prairie 911 Emergency Center seeks a new dispatcher after a long-time staffer retired, highlighting the rarity of job openings and the center's high call volume.

The City of St. Louis Park is seeking bids for the South Oak Pond Water Quality Improvement project via BidVAULT until January 24, 2025. The project entails construction work including ductile iron and PVC pipes, a lift station, and landscaping.