The Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office paid tribute to Beth, a retiring staff member who served for 11 years, acknowledging her dedication to the community.

The Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office offered youth snowmobile safety classes using wheel kits due to a lack of snow, preparing 30 local kids for safe riding.

St. Louis Park has launched a New Year's gnome scavenger hunt, with clues provided on social media and GovDelivery emails for residents to find hidden gnomes in local parks.

St. Louis Park Middle School hosted a community walk event on Jan. 11 as part of a monthly series, offering 1-2 mile indoor/outdoor walks for all residents.

The Anoka County 2025 Polar Plunge is returning, with the Blaine Police Department announcing the event on February 22 to support Special Olympics athletes. Participants can take an icy dip or contribute through pledges.

Maple Grove residents engaged in a hometown trivia challenge posted by the local government on social media, learning facts about their community, like the city's park count and retail space size.

Minnesota's Coon Rapids Police Department posts on social media against drunk driving, emphasizing its widespread consequences and urging community responsibility for road safety.

The Saint Paul Zoning Committee will review items including a new emergency housing facility and discuss a conditional use permit in an upcoming meeting.

Brooklyn Park Police terminated a chase of a stolen vehicle for public safety, despite the car reaching dangerous speeds through potentially crowded streets. The current location of the vehicle and the driver's identity remain unknown.

Landmark Tours is hosting a free travel show on January 21, offering City of Blaine residents a look at luxury, stress-free vacation options with full-service itinerary planning.

Minneapolis forecasts show a cold week ahead with temperatures mostly below freezing, clear skies today, and partly cloudy to sunny days following. Winds will be mild, and by Thursday, temperatures may near the freezing mark.

Authorities are actively seeking information on the whereabouts of Elizabeth Mead, a missing woman from Columbia Heights, Minnesota, who disappeared in early September.

Plymouth's annual Fire & Ice coloring contest for all ages started Jan. 6, with submissions due by Jan. 17. Winners will be announced Jan. 21 and receive gift cards.