The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension shared strategies on social media to protect children from online sextortion after hosting a community forum in Scott County.

The Ramsey Fire Department shares safety tips for deep frying turkeys, cautioning about hot oil injuries, fire hazards, and the dangers of cooking with propane fryers outside, especially in poor weather.

The City of Ramsey has announced that their utility billing system, Invoice Cloud, will be offline for maintenance on November 18 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Chanhassen hosted an Environmental Trivia night at a local brewery to promote sustainability, featuring teams like "Leaf Blowers," "Chan Dems," and "Boca Babes." The event, led by the Chanhassen Environmental Commission, combined fun and education.

The Blaine Police Department spotlighted Detective Ben Johnson for his commitment and long service, highlighting his roles and personal interests, including his time in the US Army.

A bridge in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, was illuminated in purple for Epilepsy Awareness Month to support and raise awareness for the over 50 million people affected by epilepsy worldwide.

Police safely resolved a 3-hour standoff in Mankato, where a male suspect, now charged with domestic assault and child endangerment, had barricaded himself with two children after injuring a woman.

The City of Burnsville, Minnesota, promoted sustainability through a shoe recycling drive around America Recycles Day, encouraging residents to donate footwear for repurposing.

MnDOT plans to improve Highway 13 for traffic flow and safety between Burnsville and Savage, and invites residents to a November open house for details.

The Minneapolis Health Department is hosting a Renter Rights and Health Resource Fair, providing legal aid, health resources, and emergency preparedness workshops.

Minneapolis is facing a week of rain and snow, with forecasts predicting wet and windy conditions starting with rain today, moving into rain and potential snow later in the week, as reported by the National Weather Service.

The City of Mankato, Minnesota, encouraged better recycling practices to reduce contamination, outlining proper sorting guidelines and promoting ongoing environmental efforts.

Baylor Regional Park introduces a "Punk Skunks" story walk for visitors, combining reading with outdoor activity, thanks to authors Trisha and Stephen Shaskan's collaboration.