A Buffalo High School student delivered homemade treats to the Wright County Sheriff's Office as part of her National Honor Society volunteer service, earning community appreciation.

A student graduated from the HOPE Program's GED course in Hennepin County, celebrated with support from the Sheriff's Office and reflected on the importance of education in rehabilitation.

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office highlighted their community engagement and giving during the festive season through various events like "Shop with a Cop" and toy giveaways.

Ramsey residents can recycle holiday packaging for free at the old Public Works site, with an emphasis on clean, flattened cardboard. The initiative, running until January 31, also accepts paper recyclables.

A severe winter storm is impacting Minneapolis, prompting the National Weather Service to issue warnings for heavy snow, strong winds, and hazardous travel conditions lasting into Monday.

Minneapolis Council Member Jason Chavez supports community observers who report on ICE, decrying federal practices and urging local attorneys to drop charges against these observers.

Minneapolis Police responded to a crash, finding an abandoned injured driver and a scared puppy in the car. They took care of the puppy and reunited it with its family.

Minneapolis codified an order into its ordinance to prevent ICE from using city properties for operations, aiming to separate MPD from federal immigration enforcement while ensuring public safety.

St. Louis Park is seeking public service workers to maintain essential city infrastructure, handle emergencies, and carry out tasks like utility locating, demanding manual labor, and the ability to work in various weather conditions.

The Eden Prairie Community Center is introducing new wellness programs for 2025, including meditation, yoga, and aquatics, along with indoor pickleball leagues and new gym equipment. There are also operational reminders and maintenance schedules.

Mankato offers a Christmas tree recycling program to convert trees into park mulch. Residents can drop off trees at designated locations until January 30th.

Invictus Brewing Co. has closed due to rising costs and challenges finding a new location, joining other Minnesota breweries that shut down recently, amid broader industry struggles and changing drinking habits.

The United Way of Bemidji Area reached 80% of its 2025 campaign goal, totaling $620,000, and aims to gather the remaining $155,000 by year's end to support local nonprofits.