Eden Prairie's Home Energy Squad helps residents reduce their energy bills by installing efficiency materials and assessing their heating and cooling systems for improvements.

The City of Eden Prairie is offering gift cards for park programs and activities, Wine Club Memberships at Eden Prairie Liquor, local historical books, and retired street signs for holiday gifts.

Woodbury City Administrator Clint Gridley announced his retirement effective June 6, 2025, after over two decades of service and numerous city developments.

The National Weather Service issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for areas including Minnesota and Wisconsin, warning of brisk conditions, potential snow, and gusty winds.

UMD medical students participated in an ice rescue training led by the St. Louis County Rescue Squad to learn emergency skills on the St. Louis River.

Mankato announces a new animal impound facility opening on January 1, with an alert system for lost dogs, providing timely pet recovery updates to residents who register online.

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, with other agencies, arrested 19 individuals, including a homicide suspect, recovered 10 stolen vehicles, and seized 7 firearms in an operation funded by the Minnesota Auto Theft Grant.

Coon Rapids announces its Tree Lighting Festival on Dec. 14 featuring Santa, live music, and fireworks. It's free and includes activities like ornament crafting and letter writing to Santa, with a food and donations drive for local support.

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office participated in the 3,000 Acts of Kindness event, offering support and resources to the unhoused community in Minneapolis.

The Rochester Police are seeking assistance in locating Uong Ong, a 76-year-old man missing since December 3, last seen wearing a black jacket and driving a blue Toyota Camry.

Chanhassen, MN celebrated the holidays with a boutique, tree lighting, and food shelf donations, garnering community praise and highlighting local collaboration.

Maple Grove residents donated care packages to U.S. troops abroad, receiving heartfelt thanks via social media from grateful soldiers deployed in Iraq. The donations, including various items and personal messages, deeply touched the service members.

Coon Rapids, MN is offering skating lessons for all ages this winter, with sessions starting in January. The Skating School program includes both Saturday and Monday classes.