The Coon Rapids Police Department has a new wellness dog, Gizmo, to support officers' emotional health, trained to provide comfort and positivity within the force.

Aaron Gutzmann is highlighted as a model firefighter paramedic at the Bloomington Fire Department, illustrating the growing integration of firefighting and EMS roles. He has been with the department since 2021, after a career that started in 2008.

Bloomington, Minnesota, launches its annual Winter Lights Tour to combat the darkness of winter with festive light displays. Residents can register their decorated homes to be part of a tour map, visible from December 2.

Bloomington has started 'Welcome to Bloomington,' a program to help new and marginalized residents integrate into the community through new resident meetings and a local experience Bucket List.

Bloomington Public Health's Start with Hi! campaign aims to combat loneliness with approachable techniques for community members to connect, launching in November to coincide with World Kindness Day.

Bloomington launches a free Weatherization Assistance Program to help qualifying residents make their homes more energy-efficient and reduce utility bills.

Bloomington's Veterans Appreciation Lunch will honor missing soldiers with the Fallen Comrade Table, featuring symbolic items and the POW/MIA flag display from November 8-15.

Bloomington adjusts waste collection due to Thanksgiving; pickups will be delayed by one day following the holiday. Residents can use a reminder service to remember rescheduled dates.

Over 2,000 high school students attended the third annual Career Connect Day at St. Paul's RiverCentre, exploring career options with over 80 businesses and organizations.

Maple Grove, Minnesota, supports service members with a donation drive, inviting residents to give practical items like socks and snacks, with multiple local drop-off points.

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety's OJP has announced over $65 million in funding to support domestic violence survivors, including services like legal advocacy and housing assistance.

Coon Rapids, MN, encourages residents to recycle their Halloween pumpkins at the local recycling center to prevent landfill waste and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The Maple Grove Police Department reminds us that despite Domestic Violence Awareness Month ending, the fight against domestic abuse continues. They encourage ongoing support and dialogue to help survivors year-round.