A felon with a gun was arrested at a Minneapolis apartment after police removed him once; he returned armed. The MPD praised officers' calmness and quick action on Facebook.

Brooklyn Park city buildings have announced holiday closures, affecting City Hall, DMV, Community Activity Center, and maintenance services. Essential services like police and fire will remain operational.

The Bus Mankato app will be down for maintenance on Dec. 22 starting at 8 a.m., potentially for up to 8 hours.

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office released Issue #31 of its HCSO Insider newsletter, highlighting community engagement, staff accomplishments, and safety initiatives.

Saint Paul issued a cease-and-desist to DHS for using city property without consent, demanding the stop of unauthorized use of city parks for federal operations.

Minneapolis expects varied weather including cloudy skies clearing up, cold temperatures with brisk winds, a sunny Sunday, potential Sunday night snow, mild temps and breezy conditions leading to a partly sunny Christmas day.

Mankato police and fire staff volunteered as bell ringers for the Salvation Army, highlighting the importance of community service during the holiday season.

MPD officers volunteered to help deliver 1,200 grocery boxes to families with Dios Habla Hoy Church, showing community support during economic challenges.

Maple Grove's 'Shop with a Cop' event supported 23 children with community donations, including Walmart and local businesses, alongside efforts by Pastor Dale and congregation.

Brooklyn Park mourns retired Officer Clayton Connolly, a man known for public service and kindness, who passed away while helping a stranger. His legacy continues to inspire the community.

Minneapolis officials are committed to supporting immigrants and not cooperating with ICE, offering resources and legal assistance, while acknowledging the limits of their influence.

The Minneapolis Police Department highlights the challenges of the Latino and immigrant communities, calling for local support of over 12,000 Latino businesses to foster an inclusive environment.

Saint Paul officials invite residents to report police grievances, announce a minimum wage increase starting January 1, 2026, promote a Supplier Fair on January 15, and honor Andrea Ledger with a proclamation.