St. Louis Park residents are engrossed in the New Year's gnome scavenger hunt, with excitement to find the latest gnome named Dorothea, as part of a tradition where finding all four gnomes can win a pool pass.

DHS Minnesota seeks input on direct care staffing issues, unveils new CFSS program, offers developmental disability support training, and promotes assistive technology for seniors.

Wright County Sheriff’s Office reported arrests for various offenses, including DWI, drug violations, and child pornography possession, reflecting law enforcement activities in the county.

Severe winter weather forecast for the Twin Cities, with snow and high winds expected today, and extremely low wind chills predicted Thursday through Tuesday, prompting safety advisories.

Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock gave her first interview from jail, expressing regret while disputing aspects of prosecutors' case in a $250M child-nutrition fraud. Judges are moving on forfeiture as sentencing approaches.

Founders of St. Paul nonprofit Koom Recovery were arrested after police say a traffic stop turned up about three pounds of meth. Both face first‑degree felony counts and have hearings scheduled.

A federal Workforce Pell program will let students use Pell money for short job-training certificates starting July 2026, potentially changing access at Minnesota community colleges.

At a Metropolitan Airports Commission meeting, MSP workers and union leaders said ICE arrests at the airport have left immigrant staff afraid to come to work. Testimony included names of detained colleagues and pleas for protections.

Michele Tafoya filed FEC paperwork and is expected to announce her Minnesota Senate campaign Wednesday. Her entry gives Republicans a high‑profile recruit for the open Tina Smith seat.

A $20 million budgeting error pushed Robbinsdale into state oversight and triggered school closures. Officials say a taxpayer referendum could be needed, but passing one will be difficult.

Chicago volunteers say a loose mutual-aid network has shipped more than 150,000 whistles, zines and know-your-rights kits to communities facing ICE enforcement. The effort mixes 3D printing with neighborhood "whistle parties."

Apple Valley invites residents to a public hearing on February 4, 2026, to discuss proposed amendments to local liquor laws affecting alcohol sales zones.

Plymouth City Council approved a resolution to seek a half-cent local sales tax for $135 million in recreational upgrades, pending state legislature approval and a November public vote.