Mankato Police and Fire staff volunteered for the Salvation Army's red kettle donation drive, warmly interacting with the community to support local families in need during the holidays.

Maple Grove Police Department's Shop with a Cop event helped 23 children from 14 families with a shopping spree, supported by community partners and donations, enhancing police-community relations.

Minneapolis is forecasted to have clear skies today but faces snow and freezing rain tonight. A Hazardous Weather Outlook is issued for the area due to expected wintry conditions, although no severe weather is anticipated.

Nominations are open for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards, with the SBA seeking the top small businesses and entrepreneurs for various categories.

The Eden Prairie Senior Center offers diverse activities for seniors, including holiday parties, bingo events, tech help, and discussions, with some dates closed for holidays.

Trump administration's new policy endangers transgender minors' access to gender-affirming care, with Senator Scott Dibble condemning the measure as cruel and manipulative.

Minneapolis will increase its minimum wage to $16.37 in 2026, surpassing Minnesota's state minimum of $11.41, with the aim to address wage disparities and inflation.

Participate in a guided night snowshoe hike at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve on January 2, with alternative boot hiking if no snow. Reservation and fee required.

A felon with a gun was arrested at a Minneapolis apartment after police removed him once; he returned armed. The MPD praised officers' calmness and quick action on Facebook.

Brooklyn Park city buildings have announced holiday closures, affecting City Hall, DMV, Community Activity Center, and maintenance services. Essential services like police and fire will remain operational.

The Bus Mankato app will be down for maintenance on Dec. 22 starting at 8 a.m., potentially for up to 8 hours.

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office released Issue #31 of its HCSO Insider newsletter, highlighting community engagement, staff accomplishments, and safety initiatives.

Saint Paul issued a cease-and-desist to DHS for using city property without consent, demanding the stop of unauthorized use of city parks for federal operations.