Minnesota Senator Kari Dziedzic is appointed chair of the Senate State and Local Government and Veterans Committee, a role confirmed by Majority Leader Erin Murphy. Dziedzic is expected to focus on community service and veterans' support.

A tax bill in Minnesota, pushed by Senator Tou Xiong and DFL lawmakers, provides $3 billion in savings, benefiting families, retirees, and property owners.

Senator Mary Kunesh and Indigenous leaders participated in the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives March in Minnesota, highlighting the ongoing violence against Native populations and advocating for systemic change and justice.

Muneer Karcher-Ramos will resign as the Director of Saint Paul's Office of Financial Empowerment; Ikram Koliso will serve as interim during the leadership transition.

Minneapolis city offices close for Presidents Day, but emergency services remain open, garbage pickup continues, and parking meters in downtown are free. However, the South Transfer Station and Early Vote Center are closed.

Dakota County forms a new Disability Advisory Council to increase inclusivity for people with disabilities, seeking diverse members for policymaking advice.

The Pillsbury United Commons project near George Floyd Square in the Twin Cities, backed by a $450,000 investment, promises arts and economic development, aiming to empower the local community.

Sergeant Ler Htoo, originally from a Thai refugee camp, has been appointed as the Saint Paul Police Department's first Karen sergeant, exemplifying the force's dedication to diversity and community representation.

Minneapolis residents are invited to the Community Connections Conference offering free meals, vaccinations, and discussions on environmental justice and safety.

Minneapolis launches a loan program to preserve affordable housing, inviting applications from housing providers to maintain low rents and prevent displacement.

Col. Matt Langer of the Minnesota State Patrol is leaving after 24 years to become director of global policing at the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

Sheriff Sean Deringer defended School Resource Officers before the state committee, citing their importance in school safety and handling various incidents, despite a bill limiting SRO powers.

The Minnetonka City Council approved new labor agreements and reviewed the 2023 Strategic Profile report, while two development projects were rejected due to environmental concerns and zoning issues.