The Blaine Police Department expressed gratitude to their community, highlighting partnerships and programs like Night to Unite and Safety Camp, which foster connection and safety education.

Coon Rapids Ice Center now requires online ticket purchases via Vanco Events for the 2025-26 high school hockey season, intending to streamline entry and avoid sell-outs.

Plymouth initiated a free holiday lights recycling program to reduce waste and protect recycling plant equipment. Residents can drop off lights at the city's site but not pre-lit trees or decorations.

Registration for Champlin's 2026 Frostbite 500 Trout Ice Fishing Contest on February 7th is now open, with tickets available online for both residents and non-residents.

Employees at Show Down Displays received fire extinguisher training from the Ramsey Fire Department, combining a presentation with hands-on digital simulation practice.

The City of Saint Paul promotes a Rondo Community initiative fostering home ownership among low to mid-income families and small businesses, led by Mikeya Griffin.

Brooklyn Park's 14th Annual Business Forward Forum will focus on long-term business growth, featuring talks by city leaders and a new Business Development Coordinator, as well as networking opportunities.

Mankato, Minnesota seeks a Housing Inspector to oversee Rental Housing Programs, ensuring federal and local standards are met. Duties include inspections and tenant-landlord liaison, with strong communication skills required.

Brooklyn Park residents are reminded to keep recyclables unbagged in carts at curbside by 6:30 a.m. The city also closes its Maple Grove Yardwaste Site after November 30, where residents can drop off leaves for free.

St. Louis Park, Minnesota, revives Rocky the Recycling Rabbit as a mascot to educate residents on proper recycling practices and promote environmental responsibility.

The Minnesota School Safety Center and the University of Minnesota are offering a course on threat evaluation and reporting for Rochester school officials to improve school safety.

The Coon Rapids Police Department is launching a Community Police Academy to educate the public on law enforcement operations, offering a seven-week course with various interactive activities.

Minneapolis's Adopt-a-Drain program, with over 4,100 volunteers, removed one million pounds of debris from storm drains since 2015, improving local water quality.