The MAYC has announced festive events for the holiday season including a Silver Ukes Luncheon, SBM Santa Parade, and Holiday Sing Along. Advance registration is required.

Maple Grove and CROSS Services are holding the Toys for CROSS drive, urging locals to donate toys and gift cards for children and teens. Donations are accepted at various city locations and through CROSS's Amazon toy list until December 19, 2024.

The Eden Prairie Police Department honored its staff at the Annual Awards, including promotions, recognition of new officers, and individual accolades like the Chaplain Tim Power Award.

The North Star Promise Scholarship has enrolled over 16,000 Minnesota students for tuition-free college. Efforts to increase awareness continue, with multimedia resources available and ongoing support for FAFSA applications.

A University of Minnesota family therapist, Tai Mendenhall, provides advice on managing holiday stress by planning ahead, simplifying traditions, maintaining healthy habits, and setting boundaries.

The Metropolitan Council seeks to provide stable, affordable housing for low-income families under the Imagine 2050 plan, focusing on fair housing and well-being. A $4 million federal grant supports these efforts.

Cleary Lake Regional Park offers a historical event on December 7 to explore holiday traditions with activities like dreidel spinning and decoration making. Reservations required by calling 763-559-6700.

St. Louis Park, MN, announces the end of yard waste collection for the year during the week of November 25-30, with a weather caveat, and a collection delay due to Thanksgiving.

St. Louis Park City Council proclaims November 20 as Transgender Day of Remembrance, recognizing the violence faced by the transgender community and the resilience of survivors.

The Minneapolis Green Cost Share program offers homeowners a way to improve energy efficiency and apply for rebates after professional energy-saving recommendations are implemented.

Minneapolis seeks partners to develop the Peoples' Way property with a focus on community development and social equity, with a deadline for applications on November 22.

Mankato, Minnesota's city offices will close for Thanksgiving on Nov 28-29, affecting garbage collection and bus schedules. Residents can find more details on the city's website.

The Coon Rapids Police Department is hosting a free car seat clinic on December 3, 2024, offering inspections and installations by certified technicians.