The Maple Grove Police Department partners with the Justin Morneau Winter Warmup coat drive, urging donations of warm clothing for the needy through November 30th.

The renovated Sumner Library in the Twin Cities, blending historical elements with modern updates, invites media to a preview tour ahead of its reopening.

Woodbury announces New Year's Eve celebrations for families at M Health Fairview Sports Center with activities for children, recommending early registration due to limited capacity.

St. Paul announces winter events, including a senior holiday luncheon, Santa's Workshop, community dinners, caroling, movie nights, a tot party, dinners with Santa, and more, to celebrate the holiday season.

Minneapolis 311 and Service Centers will close on Nov. 21 for service improvements. Non-emergency assistance remains available online or via message for callback.

Ramsey County's Veteran Services earned the Tyler Technologies VSO Excellence Award for improving data quality to enhance racial equity analysis among veterans.

Brooklyn Park completed an inventory of their water service lines, which identified most as non-lead, reported on the Lead Free BP webpage. Residents can use the Lead Inventory Tracking Tool to check their service line materials.

The 'Mayor for a Day' Essay Contest invites children grades 4-6 in Eden Prairie to envision being mayor, with the winning essay to be featured in Minnesota Cities magazine.

Minneapolis held a town hall to address homelessness and encampments, inviting community input on solutions and strategies for immediate and long-term relief.

The City of Saint Paul awarded over $3.7 million to local businesses and cultural organizations through its STAR program, supporting capital improvements and cultural initiatives.

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is holding the Como Snowsports Booster Club Annual Ski Sale & Fundraiser on November 23 at Como Park Ski Center, with proceeds supporting local winter sports programs.

Chief Werner of the Maple Grove Police Department joined the MapleRidge Church's Legacy Lunch, discussing safety initiatives and reinforcing community ties, as shared in a Facebook post by the department.

The Blaine Police Department is conducting their winter coat drive to support the less fortunate and compete with other departments in coat collection.