A vigil for Tou Ger Xiong, a celebrated Hmong performer and activist who was killed in Colombia, was held in Minnesota, where the community mourned his loss and honored his life and work.

Jayden Lee Kline, 18, was shot near her home in Anoka County, leaving the community heartbroken. A 17-year-old boy was detained but not charged, with details of the incident still under investigation.

The Westwood Hills Nature Center will host a National Day of Racial Healing event on January 15 to foster dialogue on race, requiring free preregistration.

Firefighters for Healing brought Christmas gifts to patients at the Hennepin Healthcare Burn Center, continuing a tradition started by organization's founder, former firefighter Jake LaFerriere.

The Dakota County Historical Society will host a panel on 9/11's impact on local aviation, featuring firsthand accounts, on January 20 at the Lawshe Memorial Museum.

Minnesota colleges are offering cannabis education programs to prepare for new job opportunities in the industry, with a focus on retraining workers for roles in retail, cultivation, and product development.

Minneapolis city leaders are participating in Kwanzaa celebrations for the first time, with a video series highlighting the holiday's seven principles.

TikTok star Josh Liljenquist went viral for buying egg rolls from Minneapolis's Lotus to feed the homeless, boosting the eatery's business and inspiring community aid.

Eden Prairie Police held a successful "Coffee with a Cop" event, fostering community relations over free beverages kindly donated by the local Target.

The National Audubon Society invites volunteers for the Christmas Bird Count in Northern Wright County, encouraging locals to prepare feeders for a variety of birds.

Walter McGrory, ex-Wisconsin Badgers player, died at 24 from bone cancer after a two-year battle and treatments including leg amputation and lung tumor removals.

Plymouth partners with Republic Services to begin weekly curbside organics collection in March 2024. Residents must opt-in and pay through utilities to participate.

Two nonagenarian ukulele players from Minnesota, Elaine Cook and Bev Eberhard, were featured in a musical show, demonstrating their dedication to music and active living.