Raphael Nunn, 58, from Minneapolis, was sentenced to 24 years in prison for kidnapping, bank fraud, and identity theft, following a series of violent crimes.

Washington County Library announces holiday events and altered hours, including Medicare counseling, a seed packaging event, a Fix-It Clinic, and a Red Cross Blood Drive.

The Washington County Board approved several measures for conservation, housing, park expansion, and a cannabis ordinance, alongside recognizing achievements and receiving community donations.

A guide from Ramsey County details food safety practices for hotel breakfast buffets, focusing on temperature control, source approval, preventing cross-contamination, and staff health policies.

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather warning for Minneapolis, predicting freezing rain, snow showers, and strong winds with potential power outages. Conditions may improve later in the week.

The Minnesota AASD and DSD weekly digest outlines updates including service agreement freezes in MMIS, seeks input on EVV for caregivers, discusses the PCA to CFSS transition, and introduces a guide for working with interpreters.

Bloomington's Public Works schedules post-holiday Christmas tree collection for two weeks in January, with a $12.01 fee per tree. Trees must be decoration-free and set out by 7 a.m. Options for missed pickups are available for an additional charge.

The MPRB invites the public to engage with the board during a meeting on December 4 at the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board HQ, with options for in-person comments or written submissions.

Bloomington's third annual Winter Lights Tour offers a self-guided map of festively decorated homes, showcasing the community's spirit through an accessible online guide.

Rice County Public Health encourages flu vaccinations, highlighting National Influenza Vaccination Week. Vaccines offered at weekly clinics and for the uninsured, with a focus on protection before the virus spreads.

The Creekside Boutique offers unique handmade gifts from older adults, open on weekdays, with special hours on December 7, fostering community engagement.

Morrison County is leveraging Statewide Affordable Housing Aid to boost its affordable housing stock, inviting proposals for effective housing solutions by December 31, 2024.

The Wright County Sheriff's Office reported multiple arrests and traffic incidents, including assault, drug possession, and DWIs, alongside property damage and car-deer accidents.