CenterPoint Energy and the City of Apple Valley advise residents to service heating systems and check smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for winter safety.

The National Weather Service warns of hazardous conditions in the Twin Cities due to lingering effects of a snowstorm, with continued blowing snow and slippery roads.

Washington County Sheriff's Office invites 14-18-year-olds to explore a law enforcement career at their Explorer Program Orientation on January 8. Details on their social media page.

Saint Paul Public Works reschedules post-holiday trash and recycling pickups due to a slight delay, moving Thursday and Friday collections one day later.

Champlin invites kids for Taekwondo classes starting January 7, teaching self-defense, respect, and discipline. Sessions are every Wednesday; $75 for six weeks.

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.