The Brooklyn Park Police Department has launched a new mental health response team, pairing a social worker with a paramedic to address calls that traditionally involved police.

St. Louis Park may soon host a new brewery, Haggard Barrel Brewing, pending a city council decision on their liquor license. The public hearing is set for February 5.

St. Louis Park Planning Commission scheduled a public hearing on February 7 for residents to discuss a proposed 36-unit apartment building requiring rezoning and a CUP at 6013 and 6019 Cedar Lake Rd.

Mayor Anne Burt of Woodbury plans to seek state and federal support for city projects, focusing on infrastructure and public safety, after securing funding for previous initiatives.

Ramsey County seeks volunteer military veterans to mentor fellow vets in the Veterans Treatment Court, aiding in their legal and post-service challenges. Volunteers must be honorably discharged and pass a background check.

Minneapolis plans to dismantle a homeless camp after a viral outbreak, with no timeline yet for the move. City officials cite public health concerns; the camp is important to Native residents who consider the area sacred.

Minnesota residents are voting on names for MnDOT's snowplows, chosen from 8,000 submissions, with options like "Taylor Drift" and "Beyonsleigh" among the top 50.

Minneapolis City Council committee passes a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict and the end of U.S. military aid to Israel. Criticisms arise over the council's authority and the resolution's local relevance.

Saint Paul invites local vendors to the Supplier Fair to learn about city contracts, with Mayor Carter attending to promote local enterprise engagement.

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara discusses challenges of officer attrition and recruitment, expressing concerns about the department's struggle to maintain its workforce.

Anti-abortion advocates rallied at the Minnesota State Capitol to protest the rise in state abortions, with a significant increase in out-of-state patients, while considering outreach efforts to broaden support.

The Brooklyn Center City Council voted 3-2 against a police traffic stop reform proposal, sparking public disapproval. The policy aimed to reduce stops for minor infractions to prevent incidents like Daunte Wright's death.

The article provides a detailed summary of arrests and incidents in Wright County, highlighting various crimes from domestic assaults to DWIs, as reported by the Sheriff's Office.