High voter turnout marked Bloomington's 2025 municipal elections; incumbents Lowman and Nelson retained council seats, while Robertson joined for her first term. City Clerk Hanson praised the collaborative effort for a smooth election process.

Surveillance allegedly captured a home‑care nurse physically and sexually abusing a comatose patient; he now faces criminal sexual conduct and abuse charges.

Minneapolis is set to experience a chilly New Year's Day with possible snowfall before noon, high near 13 degrees, and light winds. The following days will feature cold temperatures with intermittent snowfall and mostly cloudy nights.

Minneapolis Police were commended for averting danger by safely handling an intoxicated individual with firearms and body armor inside a vehicle. Officers' timely intervention may have prevented a crisis.

Policy updates and an EW amendment package approved by CMS for the AASD and DSD, including a new EW hospital high-needs budget exception and ICF/DD rate increases, were announced. A webinar on the changes is set for January 2026.

Mankato declares a snow emergency prohibiting parking downtown from Dec. 30 at 10 p.m. to Dec. 31 at 8 a.m. to enable snow clearing. Free parking is available at ramps. Towed vehicles can be found at Affordable Towing.

A routine sale in Duluth ended in an armed robbery attempt. The 17-year-old suspect fled but was later apprehended by the Minnesota State Patrol. He faces charges as the investigation continues.

Residents in Coon Rapids reported a gas smell, prompting a local emergency response. No leaks were found and the multi-agency operation concluded without incident.

Woodbury is preparing its 2050 Comprehensive Plan to strategically guide future development in areas such as housing and transportation, with community input and a task force in place.

Coon Rapids city offices will close on New Year's Day, including the Recycling Center, and will reopen on January 2. Residents are advised to plan accordingly.

Saint Paul reintroduces alternate side parking rules for efficient snow management in specific neighborhoods during winter, aiming to improve road safety and accessibility.

Anoka County Board discussed Flock Safety surveillance concerns raised by locals. The brief meeting addressed the balance between security and privacy.

Minneapolis faces snow and a drop to 12 degrees today, with wind chills hitting -10 degrees by New Year's Eve. The weather will continue cold with slight warming by Sunday. Travel conditions may be slick, with a hazardous weather warning issued.