Wright County updates its campground reservation system for 2025, giving residents early booking access and raising fees for non-residents. Extended camping seasons for some parks are also announced.

Coon Rapids invites students to design the Snowflake Days Button, with a January 12, 2025 deadline; the winner will be announced at a City Council meeting.

St. Louis Park announces a January gnome scavenger hunt in its city parks, with weekly clues on social media for residents to find and photograph the gnomes for good luck.

The Met Council has designated $3 million to support affordable homeownership across eight Twin Cities metro area cities, to tackle housing disparities and assist disadvantaged communities.

The Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board awarded local businesses and individuals for their contribution to workforce development, highlighting efforts in advocacy, innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive hiring.

The Apple Valley Sports Arena offers free indoor ice skating sessions on December 23 and 30, providing an affordable and entertaining winter activity for all skill levels.

The 'Shop with a Cop' event at Riverdale Target saw police officers become personal shoppers for fifth graders, fostering positive community interactions and spreading holiday cheer.

Three Twin Cities men are indicted for conspiring to fraudulently obtain cough syrup containing codeine by using stolen physician identities and breaching DEA systems.

The City of Mankato is hiring a part-time Custodian to maintain public facilities and keep them clean. Duties include cleaning tasks and plant care. Applicants must be 18+. Applications can be made on the city's website.

Coon Rapids honored outgoing council members Kari Rehrauer and Jenny Geisler with personalized street signs, commemorating their service of four and ten years, respectively.

Sgt. Mike Ernster of the Saint Paul Police Department retires after thirty years, leaving behind a legacy as the department's Public Information Officer.

A Blue Earth County judge approved a civil commitment hold for level 3 predatory offender Dwayne Qutez Irving, delaying his release in Mankato, Minnesota.

The Bloomington Police are investigating a possible hate crime involving vandalism and have shared a suspect description, asking for public assistance.