Saint Paul Police participated in "Cookies with a Cop," fostering relations with young students at Math and Science Academy.

The Rusty Bumble Bee tap house in Blaine won the STARR award for interior design in the quick service category for its outstanding aesthetics and design.

Wright County snowplows will treat highways due to forecasted snow, aiming for safer travel conditions. Drivers are advised to give plows room and monitor changing weather.

St. Louis Park calls on residents to submit creative names for a snowplow. The submission period is open until Jan. 28, with public voting on top picks and an announcement of the winner on Feb. 8.

Blaine, Minnesota, has launched an inventory of residential water lines to identify lead contamination and protect public health, requesting residents to submit details for the Water Service Line Inventory Survey.

Apple Valley reminds residents to clear snow from sidewalks and hydrants within 48 hours after a snowfall for safety and accessibility, and the city enforces this ordinance.

Washington County seeks volunteers to drive veterans to medical appointments using Disabled American Veterans' vans, with flexible schedules and training provided.

Residents of three Minnesota counties are invited to join a month-long Plastic-Free Challenge starting February 1 to reduce single-use plastic consumption.

Glensheen Mansion in Duluth offered a Free Community Day with self-guided tours and Christmas decorations, without requiring reservations. Visitors enjoyed a scavenger hunt for plush elves.

Minneapolis neighborhoods are encouraging residents to use less or no salt this winter, promoting alternative eco-friendly de-icing methods to prevent pollution.

Over 100 volunteers distributed winter items in Twin Cities parks, offering free scarves, jackets, and blankets to those in need, in an event organized by One Good Deed.

The Coon Rapids Connection newsletter features updates on local events, home improvement grants, changes in waste hauling, and city infrastructure projects. It also details the 2024 budget and new recycling initiatives.

New York is preparing outdoor ice rinks for winter fun, with efforts to create the ice layers ongoing. The target opening date is Jan. 12, contingent on achieving an adequate freeze.