A Minneapolis family found a 25-year-old relative dead from a gunshot wound, prompting a police homicide investigation.

Bemidji held its 28th annual Night We Light Celebration, featuring a parade led by Santa, a possible record-breaking digital pixel light display, and a window display contest, with over 800,000 lights displayed city-wide.

Minnesota lakes have experienced a decline in ice coverage, with later freeze and earlier thaw dates due to warmer winters, an issue supported by anecdotal and research evidence.

A man was killed in a shooting in northwest Rochester, with police responding around 1:15 a.m. An individual is in custody, though no identities have been released.

Minnesota's new law increases Uber and Lyft drivers' minimum wage to $1.28 per mile and 31 cents per minute, affecting fare prices and driver earnings.

The Saint Paul HRA will discuss the final 2025 HRA budget and property tax levy, focusing on a resolution approving these financial plans and other fund adjustments.

Crews are working in Jordan West on natural gas line replacements, currently focusing on N. Sheridan Avenue. This is part of a larger infrastructure revamp by CenterPoint Energy, detailed on their website with resources for local residents.

Minnesota maintained its Democratic streak in the 2024 presidential election, as Harris won the state, differing from the national result of a Trump presidency.

Coon Rapids residents are invited to join the city's Holiday Lighting Contest, with a chance to win prizes and have their decorations included in a community tour map.

Luther North Country Ford donated $4,000 to the Coon Rapids Police Department's Shop with a Cop program to help children and families during the holidays.

CIDRAP at the University of Minnesota introduced a scholarship for public health students focused on infectious diseases, funded by the Albert Victor Ravenholt Fund.

The Minneapolis area anticipates snow with a 30% chance early in the week, turning partly sunny later, and facing strong winds midweek, according to the National Weather Service.

The Duluth Police Department honored the memory of Patrol Lieutenant Oscar G. Olson on social media, marking 83 years since he was killed in the line of duty.