Plymouth announces its 37th Fire & Ice festival with free winter activities scheduled for February 7, including ice skating, sled dog rides, and fireworks.

Champlin launched a Puzzle Exchange program, allowing residents to trade completed puzzles for tokens to get new ones, promoting community sharing and sustainability.

Mankato Police and Fire offer free Uber rides on New Year's Eve to promote safety, with a $15 voucher available from 8 pm to 2:30 am, in a collaborative effort to prevent impaired driving.

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office highlighted their community engagement and giving during the festive season through various events like "Shop with a Cop" and toy giveaways.

Wright County Historical Society's Festival of Trees attracts record visitors, offering decorations, varied visiting hours, and harp music on select days until January 3.

Ramsey's annual Deck the House Lights Contest winners were announced, with the top prize going to 15225 Helium St NW for their standout festive display.

Wright County Historical Society is hosting its festive Festival of Trees, open for visitors during scheduled hours with live harp music on December 27th.

St. Louis Park residents create ice luminaries during the winter solstice, as the city promotes community engagement and mental health awareness with activities and bridge lighting.

Coon Rapids Ice Center is hosting its final themed skate event, 'Holiday Skate with Rocky,' for the community with festive activities and regular admission rates.

St. Louis Park launches a New Year gnome-hunting initiative in local parks for community engagement and outdoor activity, with weekly clues provided for participants to find and share photos of gnomes.

Blaine Police Department collaborated with the community for a successful toy drive, collecting 15 bins of toys with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, ensuring a brighter holiday for children.

Maple Grove's 'Shop with a Cop' event supported 23 children with community donations, including Walmart and local businesses, alongside efforts by Pastor Dale and congregation.

The Coon Rapids Arts Commission announced winners for the 2025 Holiday Lighting Contest, with community homes displaying festive lights in motion and still categories.