Jingle the Elf finished his festive stint at the Carver County Sheriff's Office, spreading holiday cheer among the deputies and engaging with the community.

Duluth Public Library announced the return of its local history blog, Vintage Duluth, scheduled for 2025, offering a look into the city's past for history enthusiasts.

The Maple Grove Police Department's annual Shop-with-a-Cop event provided local kids in need with a day of joy, involving community support and festivities.

The City of Ramsey announced the winners of the 2024 Deck the House Lights Contest, with 16225 Azurite Street NW taking first place. The contest celebrates holiday decorations and includes an interactive tour map of participants’ light displays.

Minneapolis is forecasted to have a cloudy Christmas with patchy fog and a high near 33 degrees, with continued cloudiness and mild temperatures into the week, and a Hazardous Weather Outlook due to dense fog.

A local Scout Troop in Chanhassen, Minnesota offers a recycling service, picking up Christmas trees for $10 to combat their environmental impact. Registration for the service ends December 27.

The City of St. Louis Park highlights the environmental impact of road salt, advising residents on responsible usage to reduce water pollution and infrastructure damage.

Mankato city services, including garbage and recycling collection and city bus services, will be delayed due to the New Year's Day holiday, with collections pushed back a day.

The City of Mankato announced road closures on December 26 for the Makatoh Reconciliation and Healing Horse Ride, signifying the Dakota community's exile post-1862 war.

The annual Justin Morneau Winter Coat Drive, supported by Minnesota police departments and local celebrities, collected 3,000 coats for those in need, reflecting a strong community spirit against the winter cold.

An altercation at Brooklyn Park golf course led to an assault and property damage. The suspect was detained by victims and arrested by police, with minor injuries reported.

The Saint Paul Police Department made a charitable donation to the Hope Chest Foundation from their annual Pink Patch Project, supporting breast cancer patients.

Maple Grove has expressed holiday wishes and announced a temporary pause of municipal services from December 24 noon until December 25, 4:30 p.m. Offices will reopen on December 26.