Ramsey County opens additional winter warming spaces to provide shelter from cold temperatures, offering transportation and a hotline for information.

Anoka County has opened registration for its Reading Bridge program to improve literacy among 1st to 3rd graders with sessions from February to April, focusing on reading and literacy games.

The University of Minnesota dance team won the national championship in Pom and their viral jazz routine took second place, receiving widespread acclaim and praise from the governor.

A Honolulu woman knits over 5,000 hats for a Minnesota nonprofit, bringing warmth to underprivileged youth while finding joy and purpose amid her own health struggles.

Minnesota's State Fair is keeping ticket prices the same for 2024, with early bird discounts available. The fair will invest $10 million in infrastructure improvements.

Brooklyn Park promotes eco-friendly waste sorting during Recycling Week (Jan 15-19), reminding residents to place carts out by 6:30 a.m. The HRG Recycling app assists with real-time updates and sorting info.

Washington County's Winter Reads Program features local authors including Patrice Johnson, Emma Törzs, and Lou Raguse, with events at various libraries and a book review contest.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is considering building a recreational bridge over the Mississippi River, with community input shaping its design and goals.

The Anoka-Hennepin School Board's meeting resulted in a deadlock over electing a board chair, with all nominations failing to secure a majority vote among members.

Brooklyn youth can enroll for free in BrookLynk's Get Ready! Work Readiness Training to improve their professional skills and eligibility for summer internships.

Paladin Career & Technical High School in Coon Rapids celebrated a student's graduation, demonstrating its dedication to personalizing education and supporting diverse post-graduation paths.

St. Louis Park is mandating property managers and owners of multifamily buildings to provide tenants with annual recycling education to improve environmental practices. The city supports this effort with resources and potential grants.

Three Bloomington students were honored with the National African American Recognition Award for their high academic achievements and PSAT or AP exam scores.