The Met Council retracted a premature announcement about its Small Communities Planning Program, stating the details will be finalized by early 2026 and advising communities to await updated information.

Individuals have been charged for defrauding Autism and Housing Stabilization Service programs, with over $6 million in false Medicaid claims. One pled guilty, while others face charges for similar schemes.

Firefighters extinguished a fire at Pennington Hall, Mankato, with damage limited to a racquetball court and no injuries reported. The fire may have been linked to construction work.

Mankato Police and Fire Department shared their November public safety engagement report on social media, providing insights into their daily operations.

The Brooklyn Park Police Department received a grant to improve the investigation of child exploitation and sex trafficking, reducing the process timeline from months to days.

Minneapolis City Council members encourage support for immigrant-owned businesses amid challenges from increased federal immigration enforcement, impacting the local economy and patronage.

The Eden Prairie Police Department is hiring, emphasizing mental health, ongoing training, state-of-the-art equipment, and community support, with applications due by January 5, 2026.

Shalini Marie Esters, reported missing in November, has been found. The Bloomington Police thanked the public for their help in the case. Details on her disappearance and condition were not disclosed.

Minneapolis Police arrested a repeat shoplifter who was caught with $230 worth of stolen goods. Public opinion is divided on the effectiveness of arrests to deter crime.

The Minnesota Paid Leave program begins on January 1, 2026, requiring employers to prepare for new labor rights, including appointing a Paid Leave Administrator and setting up a payroll tax for funding the program.

Minneapolis seeks innovative proposals for New Nicollet Redevelopment at former Kmart site, emphasizing community-aligned, dynamic urban components. Deadline is Jan. 6, 2026.

The Met Council plans to invest $14 million for public sewer system repairs across 81 cities to improve infrastructure and reduce excess water treatment costs.

Eden Prairie, Minnesota is managing its white-tailed deer population to reduce deer-vehicle collisions and overgrazing, with ongoing operations until March.