Blaine City Hall schedules a public hearing for January 17 to discuss potential changes to the city's charter, including council salaries and policies on local governance matters.

Police Chief Booker T. Hodges received the 2023 William H. Spurgeon Award for his commitment to youth and community.

Deputy Chief Jeff Giles of the Bloomington Police Department retired after a 31-year career marked by various roles, including K9 handler and SWAT leader, and culminated as Deputy Chief in 2020.

Damon Bitney has been promoted to deputy chief of the Bloomington Police Department, bringing over two decades of experience from various roles within the force.

The Bloomington City Council has approved the 2024 budget with an almost 8% property tax increase to fund city services like police and fire departments.

Bloomington plans to renovate community areas and parks with a $155 million investment from a new sales tax approved by voters, starting with the Bloomington Ice Garden in spring 2025.

Scott County Sheriff's Office renewed its partnership with Crime Stoppers of Minnesota, encouraging public to anonymously report crimes for rewards up to $1,000.

Mike Gamache was elected as the Anoka County Board of Commissioners Chair and will serve on multiple key committees, underscoring his leadership role in the county's governance.

Anoka County on-call attorneys to receive extra pay, mobility services improved with new funding, legislative priorities set, and Sarah Hawkins appointed assistant library director.

The Minneapolis Police Department is conducting a survey via Zencity to gather opinions on public safety and its performance, seeking about 800 participants monthly to provide insights while ensuring anonymity.

Sherburne County Board Commissioners will informally meet with the Lower Sioux Tribal Council on January 4 at the Lower Sioux Government Center to strengthen community relations.

Joe Atkins takes the helm as Dakota County Board Chair for 2024, succeeding Liz Workman, with goals for strategic policy issues and various developments, including greenways and library renovations.

Bloomington's city government welcomes re-elected Mayor Tim Busse and a mix of familiar and new council members, boasting a 35.91% voter turnout, the highest in two decades.