Minneapolis expects a week of frigid temperatures with snow showers and wind gusts, and lows potentially reaching -13°F, before a slight warm-up by next Wednesday.

Coon Rapids Recycling Center organizes a Puzzle and Game Swap event on February 8th, where participants can exchange their gently-used items for tokens to get new games and puzzles.

Bloomington City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss city code amendments affecting local cable TV services, particularly Comcast's franchise renewal. Residents can participate in person or online on January 27, 2025.

Burnsville's 911 ambulances in Minnesota now carry whole blood for on-site transfusions, a first for the state, to improve care for severe blood loss.

Mankato, Minnesota is recruiting reserve police officers to assist with patrols, events, and traffic. No prior experience is needed, and training is provided. Applications are open until February 14, 2025.

Mankato seeks Event Staff for housekeeping at the Mayo Clinic Event Center, offering flexible hours for 18+ individuals. Applications close January 20.

A fire in a Duluth home on Spear Avenue resulted in the loss of three dogs. Crews from multiple fire stations responded promptly to the 4:18 AM emergency, evacuating residents without human injury. An investigation is underway to determine the cause.

Maple Grove, MN is pursuing state legislative support for key infrastructure projects, including an overhaul of the Hwy 169/Elm Creek Blvd interchange and an extension of tax increment financing for local development.

The City of Minneapolis is offering grants to assist homeowners with private sewer repairs, accepting applications from February 3-24, prioritizing local owner-occupants.

San Francisco's Native American history will be highlighted with the opening of the Wakan Tipi Visitor Center in a regional park by fall 2025, emphasizing the recognition of American Indian communities.

The Carver County Parks team has progressed on the Merriam Junction Regional Trail, completing the causeway for the Minnesota River bridge and starting on other bridges' substructures, despite cold weather.

MnDOT and the Local Road Research Board have approved 27 new research projects, including one that analyzes bicycle lane infrastructure using mobile data, to promote sustainable and inclusive urban transport.

An officer from the Saint Paul Police Department was shot at but unharmed. Chief Henry confirmed an investigation is ongoing with little detail on suspects or motive. Community support has been shown online.