Fire departments quickly controlled a blaze at a house on York Ave. with no casualties reported, and the Red Cross is assisting the affected residents.

Blaine Police Department collaborated with the community for a successful toy drive, collecting 15 bins of toys with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, ensuring a brighter holiday for children.

St. Louis Park has designated December 18 as International Migrants Day in support of migrants' contributions and challenges, and is working on anti-discrimination measures.

Minneapolis Council Member Jason Chavez wrote to U.S. Senators Klobuchar and Smith, urging them to oppose legislation criminalizing gender-affirming care for transgender minors.

The 2025 Justin Morneau Winter Warm-up Coat Drive in Maple Grove, led by police departments, amassed over 3,000 coats for the Salvation Army, an ongoing effort with over 60,000 coats collected in a decade.

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.