Minneapolis resident Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent. The local community is protesting ICE's presence, while officials doubt the impartiality of the federal investigation.

Eden Prairie is seeking residents to apply for City Commissions to advise the City Council and shape the community's future. Applications are open until January 30, 2026.

MnDOT and Minnesota Local Road Research Board will host a webinar on snow and ice control solutions, titled "Research Radar: It's sNOw Problem," on January 22.

Minnesota Senator Liz Boldon criticized ICE after an agent shot an unarmed woman and for increased operations in Rochester, with ICE presence rising and the FBI blocking access to investigation materials. She called for unity and fair justice.

A prisoner died after a medical event in Renville County Jail; the BCA is investigating the cause, with no obvious trauma found on Percy Strother, 53.

Branden King was arrested for the October 2025 murder of Chazz Toney after a three-month investigation by Duluth Police. The community mourns as the case unfolds.

Minnesota is freezing enrolment for new Medicaid providers in 13 service categories to combat fraud, with exceptions only by CMS approval. Existing providers remain unaffected.

Law enforcement agencies led by the LSVOTF have made progress in disabling a drug operation linked to the Black P Stone gang, arresting 24 individuals and seizing drugs and weapons.

Sherburne County is selling tax-forfeited land "as is" through auctions, with no refunds or exchanges, to recoup revenues and offer properties new ownership.

Ann Genosky is retiring after 38 years at the Mary Ann Young Center. Her career began in 1987, and she contributed significantly to the community. A retirement celebration is scheduled for January 21.

Burnsville offers a free seminar on supporting loved ones in crisis, part of a monthly safety series to boost mental health crisis response awareness.

Minneapolis expresses concern over the BCA's exclusion from a probe into a fatal shooting by a federal agent, stressing the need for a clear and transparent investigation.

Minneapolis is expecting a wintry mix of weather with snow and varying temperatures. Partly sunny skies will shift to snowfall and cloudy conditions, with chances of more snow and some sunny periods.