St. Louis Park invites residents to join its Recycling Champions program with a training session on waste sorting best practices scheduled for January 27.

Ramsey is accepting old holiday lights for recycling until January 30 to promote sustainability. Residents can drop off lights and cords at the Ramsey Municipal Building, ensuring non-recyclable parts are removed.

Chanhassen Rec Center invites locals to discuss the future Chanhassen Bluffs Community Center on January 7, offering a chance to view plans and provide feedback.

St. Louis Park's Be the Light Winter Solstice Walk provided a space for honoring mental health struggles, with luminaries lighting a trail and participants making s’mores around a bonfire.

Minneapolis officers helped an elderly man in a snowbound wheelchair, demonstrating community service beyond law enforcement and strengthening police-community relations.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is hiring for various roles, including a Recreation Service Area Manager and sports officials, integral to the city's park system.

Captain Chad Bauer of Bloomington Fire Department is profiled for his dedication to service, detailing his career shift from utilities to firefighting and emphasizing his family and community bonds.

Bloomington, MN, launched the first LOSS team in the state, in collaboration with SAVE, to support those affected by suicide with trained volunteers and resources.

Sergeant John Garibay has served the Bloomington community for 14+ years with the BPD, bringing experience from military and other law enforcement roles.

The Bloomington Police Reserve Unit is seeking volunteers for non-criminal support roles; training and equipment provided. Applicants must meet certain criteria.

Bloomington hosts Utility Bill Skills resource fairs to help residents manage bills, offering advice on savings, with free snacks and expert assistance available.

Normandale Community College and Unidos MN win the 2025 Omar Bonderud Award for their efforts in furthering equity and supporting immigrant communities.

Policy updates and an EW amendment package approved by CMS for the AASD and DSD, including a new EW hospital high-needs budget exception and ICF/DD rate increases, were announced. A webinar on the changes is set for January 2026.