The City of Chanhassen commended its firefighters for responding to a record 1,434 calls in a year and urged residents to use Community Connect for safety.

Blaine, Minnesota has opened its outdoor ice rinks for the winter season, offering residents the opportunity to ice skate during specified hours throughout the week.

Blaine City Hall and other city offices in Blaine, Minnesota, will close on December 24-25 to observe Christmas, resuming services on December 26. Essential services will remain operational throughout the holiday.

Red Cross volunteers brought cookies to Ramsey Fire Station 1, discussing aid for disaster victims and demonstrating the strong partnership between service organizations and first responders.

The Coon Rapids Recycling Center will be closed on December 24-25 for Christmas, and will reopen on December 26 at 9 a.m. Residents are advised to plan accordingly for recycling needs.

The Brown County Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance to identify a car thief, after recovering the stolen vehicle. They've released footage of the incident and are asking for any information related to the crime.

Coon Rapids has opened its local outdoor ice rinks for the winter, including five hockey and four general skating rinks, but with warming houses closed on holidays.

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office shared an update detailing Sheriff Witt's community engagements including scholarship awards and attending a Vikings game.

Maple Grove is seeking residents to join its Planning Commission to help shape the city's development through 2026, with applications available via the city's website.

The City of St. Louis Park organizes the "Be the Light Winter Solstice Walk" to acknowledge the winter solstice and mental health struggles, urging registered participants to cancel if unable to attend.

St. Louis Park, Minnesota, celebrated the holiday season with the annual Holiday Train event featuring lights, music, and a visit from Mayor Nadia Mohamed. Despite the cold, the community enjoyed a live concert and embraced the festive spirit.

Comcast pauses its fiber-optic expansion work in Chanhassen, Minnesota, due to winter conditions, resuming only in spring, as per the city's announcement on social media.

The City of Burnsville reports progress in environmental efforts, youth job training, and community events, highlighting a 61% reduction in emissions since 2005 and successful local engagement programs.