Ramsey is accepting old holiday lights for recycling until January 30 to promote sustainability. Residents can drop off lights and cords at the Ramsey Municipal Building, ensuring non-recyclable parts are removed.

Chanhassen Rec Center invites locals to discuss the future Chanhassen Bluffs Community Center on January 7, offering a chance to view plans and provide feedback.

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation opens spring youth sports registration for volleyball and futsal, offering free participation for ages 9+, with fees for younger groups and early bird discounts.

Carver County Parks offers snowshoe and ski rentals for winter activities on weekends, with no reservation needed and a winter hotline for trail conditions.

Minneapolis calls for residents to apply for city boards and commissions to impact public policy and programs. Applications are open until January 25 and aim to enhance governance inclusivity.

Maple Grove offers a sledding hill at Gleason Fields for day and night fun, with lighting installed and a sled shed for complimentary use and donations.

St. Louis Park offers new youth dance and gymnastics classes in partnership with Dance Unlimited, featuring events like K-Pop Neon Hunters Dance and a Valentine's Day Dance Party.

St. Louis Park's Be the Light Winter Solstice Walk provided a space for honoring mental health struggles, with luminaries lighting a trail and participants making s’mores around a bonfire.

A Minnesota family's severe ordeal with a drunk driver highlights the grim consequences of impaired driving, detailed in a Minnesota Department of Public Safety Facebook post.

Wintry conditions with freezing rain, sleet, and snow are expected in Minneapolis, posing hazardous travel risks due to potential ice accumulation. Temperatures will hover around freezing, with caution advised for drivers.

The Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Commission outlined its agenda, including approval of minutes, and discussed proposed residential projects at 721 and a proposed 725 Wilson Avenue. Public feedback is invited with guidelines.

Minnetonka Mayor Wiersum resigned after an 8-year term, highlighting community growth and strategic planning during his tenure, as reported by the city's website.

Kaohly Her becomes the first woman and Asian American mayor of Saint Paul, highlighting her commitment to serving all communities and her intent to reveal her team appointments soon.