Eden Prairie is recruiting for six advisory commissions and encourages residents to apply by Feb. 5 to influence city policies and advise the City Council.

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Dive Team trained in the icy Mississippi River despite temperatures reaching minus 4 degrees to maintain readiness for emergencies.

Brandi Steinberg found the Fire & Ice Medallion at Northwest Greenway, ending the community’s annual treasure hunt with excitement and demonstrating skill by deciphering the provided clues.

Massachusetts State Trooper Kaitlyn Burchill is running the Boston Marathon to raise funds for Cops for Kids with Cancer, leveraging the event to support families facing pediatric cancer.

The 22nd Minneapolis Winter Kite Festival, featuring kite flying and winter activities, is scheduled for Saturday at Lake Harriet.

The Eden Prairie Police donated an AED to Let's Go Fishing with funding from a Helmsley Charitable Trust grant via a program that already equipped their squad cars with AEDs.

Washington County held a "Name a Snowplow" contest resulting in two snowplows being named Plowabunga and Taylor Drift after a spirited vote involving over 2,000 participants.

The Fire & Ice Medallion, part of Plymouth's winter festival, was found after the release of the fourth clue, ending the treasure hunt with a $250 prize for the winner.

Wild Rumpus bookstore in Linden Hills continues its legacy as employees become the new owners, ensuring the beloved local shop, known for books and live animals, remains a community staple under trusted hands.

The James Beard Awards have announced their 2024 semifinalists, including several from the Twin Cities, with Daniel del Prado, Oro by Nixta, Meteor bar, Marc Heu, and others nominated. Finalists will be revealed on April 3.

Ramsey County has opened additional warming spaces to shelter residents from extreme cold, available by calling 651-266-1050 from 9 PM to 6:30 AM, with transportation provided.

High school hockey players honored first responders, including Officer Tony Behl, with a dedicated game where they wore jerseys with the responders' names.

Saint Paul's Oxford Community Center will host a free Summer Choice Fair on April 28, featuring a variety of summer programs for kids, along with entertainment and food.