The Blaine Police Department shared safety tips on social media for Black Friday shopping, including situational awareness, securing valuables, hiding purchases in cars, parking smartly, and shopping in groups.

The Mankato Department of Public Safety shared a Thanksgiving message on social media, expressing gratitude to serve and wishing the community a safe and joyful holiday.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect in Twin Cities, MN, with 2-6 inches of snow expected, and a 70%-90% chance of precipitation through Saturday. Travelers are cautioned about slippery roads.

Minneapolis Police officers rescued a lost dog and returned it to its owner, using its microchip information for a reunion, exemplifying community service.

The article announces a hiring event in Blaine, MN on December 17th, featuring a variety of available jobs with detailed information about employers, positions, and wages.

Mankato's "Keep the Wreath Bright, Prevent a Red Light" campaign aims to prevent holiday fires with a wreath that tracks incidents using colored bulbs.

St. Louis Park offers support services for food insecurity and housing affordability, with a focus on affordable housing tax incentives and rehab loans for property improvements.

Maple Grove city offices will open at 9:30 a.m. on December 11th due to an employee appreciation event, as announced by city officials. Regular hours will resume afterward.

St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry reflects on successes in reducing violent crime and challenges like staffing issues, emphasizing continuous improvement and collaboration with city leadership.

In Mankato, police, fire teams, local agencies, and Hy-Vee distributed holiday meal kits to 100 needy families, supported by a $2,000 grant from the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation.

Eden Prairie community members and police officers discussed local issues over coffee at a "Coffee with a Cop" event.

Minnesota DHS is transitioning from PCA and CSG services to CFSS starting October 1, 2024, and has updated the CBSM in October 2025, holding feedback sessions on EIDBI licensing in December 2025.

Blaine, MN job fair on Dec 3 offers positions with wages ranging from $13 to $42 per hour across various industries.