The Minneapolis/Saint Paul Housing Finance Board will discuss ongoing housing initiatives at a meeting in Room 300 of the Saint Paul City Hall on December 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Remote participation is available.

The Minnesota DHS is addressing a direct care staffing shortage and improving disability waivers, conducting a survey on the issue, and announcing changes to waiver programs and provider compliance resources.

St. Paul police shooting of Elliot Vaughn after a carjacking led to Vaughn's non-fatal leg injury and an ongoing BCA investigation.

Minneapolis Police remind residents to use 911 for emergencies and 311 for non-urgent issues during New Year's celebrations to avoid overloading the system.

Saint Paul's government is launching a revamped website on January 5 to improve user experience based on community feedback for easier access to information and services.

Ramsey's annual Deck the House Lights Contest winners were announced, with the top prize going to 15225 Helium St NW for their standout festive display.

Kaohly Her will be sworn in as Saint Paul's Mayor on January 2 at St. Catherine University. The event is open to the public with limited seating available for reservation.

Minnesota's Northstar Commuter Rail will be replaced by expanded bus services, promising 400 weekly bus trips with new routes and frequent service across the Northstar Corridor.

A man was fatally shot in Minneapolis; a 17-year-old is arrested, and the Minneapolis Police are investigating the incident for potential links to previous violence.

Burnsville's new City Hall addition progresses, with interior renovations and exterior framing underway, roofing nearly complete, and exterior masonry started. Phase one is expected to finish by September 2026.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners announced new committee assignments and increased funding for disability services and opioid crisis initiatives.

Minneapolis will see mid-30s temperatures and mostly cloudy skies over Christmas, with a chance of snow and a temperature drop Saturday night. Hazardous winds and freezing drizzle may affect the weekend.

Minneapolis progresses plans to transform George Floyd Square into a living memorial, emphasizing community involvement and reflecting on the site's significance in racial justice movements.