Minneapolis codified an order into its ordinance to prevent ICE from using city properties for operations, aiming to separate MPD from federal immigration enforcement while ensuring public safety.

St. Louis Park is seeking public service workers to maintain essential city infrastructure, handle emergencies, and carry out tasks like utility locating, demanding manual labor, and the ability to work in various weather conditions.

The Eden Prairie Community Center is introducing new wellness programs for 2025, including meditation, yoga, and aquatics, along with indoor pickleball leagues and new gym equipment. There are also operational reminders and maintenance schedules.

Mankato offers a Christmas tree recycling program to convert trees into park mulch. Residents can drop off trees at designated locations until January 30th.

Invictus Brewing Co. has closed due to rising costs and challenges finding a new location, joining other Minnesota breweries that shut down recently, amid broader industry struggles and changing drinking habits.

The United Way of Bemidji Area reached 80% of its 2025 campaign goal, totaling $620,000, and aims to gather the remaining $155,000 by year's end to support local nonprofits.

Minnesota Court of Appeals upholds Corey Young's 27.5-year sentence for the 2022 murder of Xzavier Aubid-St. Clair.

Eh Tha Blay pleaded guilty to aiding in copper wire thefts from St. Paul streetlights, causing outages and safety concerns. He may face restitution and probation.

A Twin Cities man, Clinton James Ward, received a 23-year sentence for leading a major drug ring, with operations connected to Mexican cartels. His network distributed large quantities of drugs in Minnesota.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison sues USDA over demands for in-person SNAP eligibility interviews, citing legal violations and potential harm to state residents.

Pastor Jim Bzoskie, a cherished spiritual guide in Hastings, passed away, leaving a legacy of volunteer work, including serving as a chaplain for 47 years.

A woman was killed and a man critically injured in a shooting near Farmington on Christmas Eve; authorities are investigating a possible murder-suicide while stating there's no public threat.

A Minneapolis man, Elliot Samuels Vaughn, faces charges including assault after allegedly pointing a gun at police, who shot him in the leg during a car theft incident.