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.

The Minnesota Vikings invited a local family who lost their home to a fire to their training facility for a tour and to meet the team, lifting the family's spirits.

Coon Rapids Police Department promotes support sessions with a social worker to aid residents with various challenges including mental health and housing insecurity, emphasizing holistic community support.

Shots fired at Tantrum Nightclub in Minneapolis resulted in non-fatal injuries, with police responding quickly due to their safety plan, as they investigate the incident and seek public assistance.

Mankato's Public Safety Center hosts a Toys for Tots donation bin for children in need this holiday season, accepting new, unwrapped gifts until December 13.

Mankato Police and Fire departments publish their October call logs online, offering public insight into emergency service operations and promoting transparency and community awareness.

The Coon Rapids annual street sweeping started recently, aimed at clean streets and preventing drainage issues. Residents are reminded to keep items off the streets and follow waste guidelines.

Hennepin County offers a new expungement program for eligible individuals with certain felony records, providing legal guidance to potentially seal records and help with employment opportunities.

CenterPoint Energy is wrapping up its infrastructure upgrades in Minneapolis's East Harriet before winter, working on various streets with plans for temporary restoration to follow.

The City of Plymouth offers a Santa mail service from Nov 18-29, with replies promised if a self-addressed, stamped envelope is included. Letters can be dropped off at three locations in Plymouth.

Minneapolis budget talks intensify as the deadline for amendments nears, with Council Member Michael advocating for departmental cuts instead of new funding due to a proposed property tax increase.

The Bloomington Police Department shared a Facebook post about an intoxicated driver's arrest after a collision and attempted escape, emphasizing their commitment to public safety.

A motorist was robbed at gunpoint by a person pretending to help with a car breakdown in Minnesota. The suspect fled and remains at large, with police seeking information.