St. Louis Park announces "BundledUp!" event with winter activities such as skiing and snowshoeing, plus fireside s'mores, animal education, and music on January 24 at Oak Hill Park.

An early‑morning blaze in St. Paul's Baker‑Annapolis neighborhood displaced five people; one was evaluated at a hospital and the Red Cross is assisting.

A Minneapolis recruiter emailed high school students urging enlistment as a way to shield undocumented family members, citing parole in place — a move that drew criticism and a Guard response.

St. Louis Park offers residents free disposal of live holiday trees, with curbside pickup until Jan. 23 and a drop-off option on Jan. 17. Trees should be free of decorations and not bagged.

Saint Paul's City Council has renamed Webster Park as Barack and Michelle Obama Park. The move aligns the greenspace with the adjacent Obama school and neighborhood.

A pedestrian was struck Saturday in Inver Grove Heights and later died at Regions Hospital. Police say the driver cooperated and impairment is not suspected.

Minneapolis officials affirmed the rights to free expression and peaceful assembly ahead of anticipated weekend demonstrations, emphasizing constitutional freedoms and the importance of safety.

The Minnesota National Guard is on standby to aid in public safety during expected protests, wearing reflective vests to be identifiable, and is ready to assist local law enforcement while respecting citizens' rights.

Mankato police and firefighters teamed with United Way to read "The Kindness Booth" to first graders, fostering literacy and kindness, with Capstone donating books.

Victor Manuel Diaz's death in ICE custody has sparked outcry and criticism of the privately operated Camp East Montana immigration facility's conditions.

The City of Brooklyn Park invites locals to join city boards and commissions, emphasizing community involvement without needing experience. Applications are open until January 31, 2025.

After surviving being shot nine times, Sen. John Hoffman says he'll keep serving and has launched a re-election campaign as he recovers and presses for policy fixes.

First Avenue will host I.C.E. OUT! on Feb. 15, a mutual‑aid matinee headlined by Hippo Campus with proceeds to benefit immigrant families amid local protests.