Burnsville, Minnesota, offers a free seminar on January 15 for community members to learn about recognizing and responding to crises with care and confidence.

Blaine, Minnesota offers free heat tape installation to prevent pipe freezing, funded by CDBG-CV through Anoka County, with a January 16, 2026, application deadline. Contact Elizabeth Showalter for details.

Joe Hogeboom featured on the latest Maple Grove City Report, discussing council actions and community events, and encouraging civic engagement via a link on their Facebook page.

Warm weather leads to closure of sledding hill and poor ski trail conditions in Carver County's regional parks, affecting winter sports activities. Rentals remain available on weekends.

Duluth Economic Development Authority launches a pilot program waiving the fee for Commercial Operator’s Permits, allowing local mobile food vendors to operate in city parks for free this summer.

A brown male dog missing an ID was found near a Burger King in Mankato and is under the care of Mankato Public Safety. The city encourages those with information to call 911.

Brooklyn Park firefighters averted a potential disaster, extinguishing a fire that started from a bathroom fan and spread to an attic, with no injuries reported.

Minneapolis Ward 9 residents are warned of increased federal immigration enforcement. Councilman Jason Chavez advises community members to stay safe and know their rights, mentioning concerns over targeting immigrant communities, especially Latinos.

The Brooklyn Park Police Department celebrated Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, acknowledging the service and dedication of its officers on social media.

Minneapolis officials urge for peaceful protests following an incident where 30 were detained after protests caused damage and minor officer injuries. Mayor Frey emphasizes community unity over chaos.

Minneapolis Police arrested Francis Steinhauer for vandalism along Lake Street, affecting multiple properties integral to the local immigrant community.

Brooklyn Park reminds residents of Recycling Week from January 12-16, with carts to be placed by 6:30 a.m. for pickup by 6 p.m. Guidelines include keeping recyclables loose in carts and using the new multilingual Brooklyn Park HRG Recycling app.

Minnesota's Native American Caucus condemned ICE for detaining Indigenous people, claiming systemic racism and a violation of sovereignty in a public statement.