The Minneapolis City government offices, including the 311 service and Service Center, will be closed on New Year's Day 2024. Trash pick-ups will be delayed a day, and metered parking will not be enforced, except for certain areas.

Washington County is seeking potential foster care providers and will host an online informational meeting on January 11. RSVP is required by January 10. No cost for licensing process initiation.

Minnesota's DHS removed the asset limit for the MA-EPD program, effective January 1, 2024, allowing greater financial freedom for employed individuals with disabilities.

Minnesota is facing delays in appointing a new director of cannabis management, affecting the state's ability to roll out licensing for its legal recreational marijuana market.

Mayor Jacob Frey of Minneapolis discusses plans for public safety and police recruitment, efforts to address homelessness, downtown revitalization, and reflects on 2023's achievements and challenges.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is holding a public meeting to discuss the Diamond Sports Facilities Study, which aims to improve baseball and softball facilities in city parks.

Blaine's latest BizConnect report highlights new businesses, including Scooter's Coffee and Ascendial Medical, and discusses city development, job creation, a real estate summit, and the MinnPACE energy program.

Eden Prairie Police has increased DWI patrols during the holidays, with 16 December arrests contributing to 255 total in the year, stressing the importance of safe, sober driving.

Pam LeBlanc of Anoka County received the Outstanding Service Award by the AMC for her 42-year tenure in public service, notably as Property Records and Taxation chief officer.

Minnetonka increases utility rates in a preemptive move to update infrastructure and avert costly failures, resulting in higher costs for residents starting 2024.

Minnesota's new earned paid sick and safe time law, effective January 1, 2024, allows workers to accrue paid leave, prompting mixed reactions from businesses.

Police Chief Dana Flynn allows officers to grow beards in January for charity, supporting the LEO Support Foundation with donations for gear like tourniquets.

K9 Maverick, a German Shepherd from Slovakia, was sworn in at a St. Louis Park City Council meeting, joining the local police with Officer McNeely and is trained in various law enforcement skills.