An Eden Prairie resident was scammed out of $1,500 via a phone scam involving a fake court fine and cryptocurrency transfer, despite a grocery store employee's attempt to intervene.

Trent Talle of Eagle Lake Fire Department, MN, received the Citizen Life Saving Award for performing the Heimlich Maneuver to save a choking individual.

The North Suburban Home Show, on March 8 at the Andover YMCA, combines home improvement opportunities with support for the ACBC Food Shelf, offering free entry and urging donations.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has launched its summer youth program offerings online, and will implement a new fee structure aimed at accessibility for families planning for activities. Registration begins on March 5.

Dakota County Board of Commissioners appoints Charity Weibel and Mike Toepfer to the Workforce Development Board.

Traffic fatalities in Minnesota rose by 12% to 472 in 2024, largely due to speeding, distraction, no seatbelts, and impaired driving. Officials urge safer driving to prevent such incidents.

Minnesota's Inclusive Democracy Caucus criticizes the Trump administration for placing 17 CISA employees on leave, raising concerns about election security support.

Officer Meng Yang of Coon Rapids PD serves as a School Resource Officer at Coon Rapids High School, providing security and building trust with students.

The Bloomington City Council plans a public hearing on the redevelopment of The Heights neighborhood, which includes a garage renovation and other improvements, inviting public engagement.

Three Rivers Park District is seeking outdoor enthusiasts for educational roles, offering flexibility and the chance to teach activities like mountain biking and kayaking, with training included for all levels of experience.

A Brainerd man received a 10-year sentence for distributing fentanyl after pleading guilty, with law enforcement seizing thousands of pills, firearms, and cocaine.

Mankato, Minnesota received a $1.6 million grant from MnDOT to reconstruct the Highway 169 corridor, aiming to improve transportation and support economic growth.

The City of Coon Rapids invites local business owners to the Coon Rapids Business Council meeting on Feb 25 at Bunker Hills Golf Club for networking and discussions. No fee is required; RSVP is encouraged.