Xcel Energy is hosting a virtual open house to introduce an iron-air battery project near Sherco Plant, focusing on renewable energy and grid reliability.

Sherburne County officials invite the public to a casual luncheon with commissioners on Dec. 3 at Brickyard Bar & Grill, emphasizing social interaction without official agenda discussions.

Canadian Pacific's Holiday Train will bring lights, music, and charitable aid to Wright County, with stops in various towns on Dec. 14. Visitors are encouraged to donate to local food banks.

Brooklyn Park residents can discuss their property taxes at a Truth in Taxation meeting on December 2 at City Hall before the City Council finalizes the budget on December 9.

Adams Elementary in Minnesota celebrated the opening of 'Little Red Pavilion', an outdoor learning space, funded by the school's parent council and supported by the Minnesota DNR.

A discrepancy involving 21 absentee ballots in Shakopee, Scott County, is suspected to be due to human error, states County Attorney Ron Hocevar. The investigation for electoral integrity remains ongoing.

Cleary Lake Regional Park is holding a kicksledding event on December 8, offering history lessons and physical fun with fire and hot chocolate provided. Reservations are required.

A public hearing will discuss renaming Minneapolis' Xcel Field Park to Xcel Energy Park on December 4, 2024, considering its history and partnership with Xcel Energy.

An evening of full moon kicksledding is offered on December 13 by the Outdoor Recreation School, with alternate winter hiking if conditions aren't right.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is seeking applications for representatives on the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board and the Minneapolis Tree Advisory Commission.

Duluth's Mayor Roger J. Reinert introduces the Good Neighbor Award to honor local acts of civic virtue and foster a sense of community. Residents can nominate individuals who make a positive impact until December 31, 2024.

Duluth's Downtown will host the Gobble Gallop Races on Thanksgiving morning with parking restrictions starting at 7 a.m. and road closures at 7:30 a.m. to accommodate the event. Traffic will be detoured around the race route.

Northfield police officers Dahl and Kelling to be commended for top DWI arrests, contributing to Rice County's road safety, as emphasized by the county's Safe Roads Coalition.