Maple Grove's government offices will close for Presidents Day, postponing the City Council meeting to February 20, as announced on their Facebook page.

St. Louis Park residents can attend or stream the City Council and economic development meetings on Feb. 20. Comments can be sent by email beforehand, and meeting materials are available online. Recordings will be posted on YouTube post-meeting.

Minneapolis Council Member Robin Wonsley discusses legislative matters, labor disputes, and public safety in Ward 2's latest update.

The latest HCSO Happenings newsletter showcases staff achievements and offers insight into the sheriff's office, inviting community feedback via email.

The Brooklyn Park Police Dept. in Minnesota adds five new officers, emphasizing diversity through its Cadet Program.

Minnesota's Twin Cities, home to the largest Somali population in the US, recently highlighted the collaboration between their police chief and a Somali law enforcement official, emphasizing the importance of global policing ties.

The Minneapolis Police Department introduces its first police academy class of the year, highlighting a key moment in the transformation of modern policing amid efforts to rebuild community trust.

The EMS Task Force in Minnesota concluded, with potential legislative action to come. Co-chairs Seeberger and Huot look to address EMS shortages, especially in rural areas.

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.