Sergeant Matt Brost of Maple Grove PD completed a leadership program at Northwestern's School of Police Staff and Command, enhancing skills in policy planning and management.

Eden Prairie offers recreational activities for winter, with registration starting Dec. 3 for residents and Dec. 10 for the general public, including sports, fitness, and arts.

Eden Prairie celebrated local sustainability efforts, including an organic recycling program at Applewood Pointe, a thriving Buy Nothing group, Chris Adams' waste-reducing construction practices, and Winnebago Industries' planting project.

Minnesota's Ramsey County celebrates Native American Heritage Month, honoring the Dakota Oyate, Ojibwe, and Ho-Chunk peoples with a proclamation, events, and flag installations recognizing indigenous contributions and sovereignty.

Mankato, MN seeks a new water treatment plant superintendent to manage day-to-day operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and handle budgeting and planning.

Minnesota cities Coon Rapids and Anoka are competing in a food drive to support those in need, with their mayors actively encouraging donations to the local ACBC Food Shelf. The contest ends soon.

Eden Prairie hosts "Fall Into Fitness" with group classes, gym tours, and membership deals on Nov. 22, and a "Coffee with a Cop" event for community engagement on Nov. 25.

Maple Grove Police Department hosts the Justin Morneau Winter Warm-Up Coat Drive, calling for coat donations until December 14, 2025, to help those in need.

The Rec Center is seeking part-time maintenance staff to help with various duties, offering community engagement and a flexible work schedule. Applications close on November 30th.

Washington County opened its first emergency housing facility for homeless adults, with 30 private units and additional support services like job training and case management, geared at aiding transition to permanent housing.

The Maple Grove Community Center is participating in a statewide effort to collect donations for food shelves, requesting non-perishables and other needed items from residents.

Minneapolis 311 and Service Centers will temporarily close for a day of training to enhance customer service, and will resume regular hours on Thursday.

Minnesota updates standards for developmental intervention providers, requiring immediate compliance, and announces no EIDBI services to be billed during homeschool hours starting 2026. Public invited to comment on Elderly Waiver amendments.