Anoka County Board discussed Flock Safety surveillance concerns raised by locals. The brief meeting addressed the balance between security and privacy.

Greg Duren is appointed Interim Fire Chief of the Saint Paul Fire Department, succeeding Butch Inks, with a formal successor selection process pending.

City of Mankato announces holiday changes to municipal services, including closure of city offices on New Year's Day, no garbage/recycling collection on Jan. 1, and no city bus service. Collections rescheduled for Jan. 2 and 3.

Assistant Fire Chief Melanie Rucker is named Interim Fire Chief of Minneapolis Fire Department, becoming the first African American woman in the role following Chief Tyner’s retirement.

Minnesota issues a warning due to severe winter weather, closing parts of Interstate 35 and deploying the National Guard; residents advised to stay indoors.

Minneapolis Council Member Jason Chavez supports community observers who report on ICE, decrying federal practices and urging local attorneys to drop charges against these observers.

Minneapolis codified an order into its ordinance to prevent ICE from using city properties for operations, aiming to separate MPD from federal immigration enforcement while ensuring public safety.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison sues USDA over demands for in-person SNAP eligibility interviews, citing legal violations and potential harm to state residents.

Minneapolis officials commit to supporting immigrants and refugees, promoting inclusivity and solidarity through social media announcements and providing resources, contrasting with divisive national immigration rhetoric.

Minneapolis officials are concerned about increased ICE activity, which is feared to undermine trust and safety in the community. An ordinance aims to prohibit the use of city properties for immigration enforcement.

Public hearing for Bloomington's proposed 180-unit building on Lyndale Ave S set for Jan 15, 2026, with varied participation options detailed on the city website.

Bloomington Planning Commission schedules a hearing to discuss a CUP for a new cannabis manufacturing facility at 8200 Grand Ave S. Public input is invited online or at the Civic Plaza on January 15, 2026.

The DPS website in Minnesota, launched in November 2024, has hosted over 7 million visitors in its first year, improving access to public safety information and services.