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.

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has opened a public comment period to reassess its Groundwater Protection Rule amid a court-ordered review; comments are due March 12. The review targets vulnerable areas such as the karst region and Central Sands.

St. Paul is poised to rename its animal-control division 'Animal Services' as it prepares to relocate to a renovated shelter on Beulah Lane. The council will consider the change this week.

A viral video shows an ICE agent enter East Side Thai on Payne Avenue with a handgun drawn, leaving diners shaken and prompting local outrage.

A side-by-side fell through the ice on Lake Le Homme Dieu on Sunday; the driver climbed out uninjured and crews marked thin-ice near Tolena Point.

Alexandria organizers will run a free bus to the MCCL March for Life in St. Paul this Thursday. The march begins at noon on the State Capitol grounds with a Capitol steps program.

A BZA variance will allow restrooms and an accessible playground at Victoria Park, advancing the project into procurement this winter. Construction is slated for 2026.

A North Minneapolis pastor has turned his church into a food-and-safety hub as a major ICE enforcement surge keeps families inside and strains neighborhood services.

Hennepin Healthcare says it must find $50 million in Q1 savings, raising the prospect of layoffs and service cuts at HCMC even as leaders try to protect core trauma care.

Blaine, Minnesota, announces its annual Snow Day at Wargo Nature Center with activities like snowshoeing and crafts for families, requiring no registration.

James Lawrence, a longtime corporate finance executive and former Northwest CFO, has been named chair of the Metropolitan Airports Commission as MSP advances major terminal projects. His appointment comes amid a busy capital agenda for the airport.

The BPD highlights Andrea Donaldson's role and passion in their Victim Services program, focusing on her adaptability and emphasizing victim individualization.

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation provides free, engaging activities and lunch for children on January 20-21 during the school transition to virtual learning.