The Saint Paul Police Department's Canine Unit won the USPCA 2025 Tim Jones Memorial Award, with individual teams also achieving top rankings in various categories.

In Minneapolis, a traffic stop led to the arrest of an impaired driver and a passenger with a felony warrant. Police found drug paraphernalia in the car.

Minneapolis seeks proposals for redeveloping 427 Cedar Ave., with details on the city's website and final informational meeting set for Nov. 25 at Afro Deli & Grill.

The BCA is investigating a fatal incident in Turtle Lake Township involving Cass County deputies and James Weyaus, where an exchange of gunfire resulted in Weyaus's death and Deputy Cherne's injury.

Wright County offers free recycling for old Christmas lights to promote sustainability and reduce environmental impact, with drop-off locations at the county government center and a temporary site in Maple Lake.

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety advises during National Fraud Awareness Week to recognize and report fraud, highlighting both 'hard' and 'soft' fraud's impact on insurance rates.

The Trump administration is ending TPS for Somali immigrants in Minnesota, a decision criticized by Minneapolis City Council member Jason Chavez for its negative impact on the community.

City Hall launches a holiday 'Season of Giving' donation drive to support local charities with food, toys, coats, and more, running from November 24 to December 15.

Coon Rapids uses red bags to protect fire hydrants from road salt, ensuring they don't jam in emergencies. The bags are quickly removable by firefighters.

Sergeant Matt Brost of Maple Grove PD completed a leadership program at Northwestern's School of Police Staff and Command, enhancing skills in policy planning and management.

Marcy Park in Minneapolis has been renamed to Dinky Park, following a decision based on community involvement and the East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership's suggestion.

Louisiana Avenue in St. Louis Park is under construction, affecting traffic until November 2025. Paving and striping are done; signal installation at Wayzata Blvd is pending. Detours are posted and updates are available online.

Timothy Gebhart received a 30-year prison sentence for running a sextortion scheme targeting minors, using threats to obtain explicit images from them.