Sergeant Mike Ernster retired after 30 years with the St. Paul Police Department, receiving a heartfelt tribute and a "Hero of the Game" jersey at his final security detail for a Minnesota Wild hockey game.

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation encourages residents to start the new year by enjoying outdoor activities, suggesting the city’s 184 parks for hiking, cycling, and socializing.

A unique white Husky with two different colored eyes was found in Mankato, Minnesota and is being cared for by the City of Mankato Impound. The city is seeking its owner via a Facebook post.

St. Louis Park, MN, is hosting a New Year's gnome hunt, where residents can find gnomes in city parks for good luck, guided by weekly clues on social media.

Maple Grove, MN is seeking a resident to join the Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Management Commissions, aimed at preserving local water resources.

An investigation is ongoing after a New Year's Eve shooting in Benco Electric's lot resulted in one woman's injury and the arrest of 18-year-old Abdikhadar Fakhi Mohidin.

Bloomington is developing Well 7 to replace Well 3, ensuring sustainable water delivery for the future. Construction begins in 2025 with a federal grant of $1 million backing the project.

Police investigate early morning gunfire on New Year's Day in the 8300-Block of Zane Ave N, no injuries reported.

The City opens a lottery for summer recreation programs, with priority for residents. Winners will be notified on February 7, and registration closes February 17. Unclaimed spots open for general registration on February 18.

Brooklyn Park hosts "Good in the 'Hood," offers aquatics registration, seeks Adaptive Skating Specialists, prepares for All Abilities Resource Fair, and runs inclusive Fusion Programs and Little Dodgers hockey.

The Bloomington Ice Garden is hosting a Valentine's Date Skate event for couples on February 14, part of the city's Winter Fete 2025, offering ice skating for $15 per pair.

Bloomington is investing $155 million into local infrastructure, including renovations at the Bloomington Ice Garden and eco-friendly projects in the Nine Mile Creek corridor, while also planning a new community center.

William Kent Krueger will keynote at Anoka County Library's 8th annual Author Fair, part of the Winter Reads program, featuring local Minnesota authors and books of varied genres.