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.

Bloomington invites residents to a public hearing on January 15, 2026, to discuss a proposed convenience facility with fuel sales, with options for in-person and virtual attendance.

The Minneapolis/Saint Paul Housing Finance Board will discuss ongoing housing initiatives at a meeting in Room 300 of the Saint Paul City Hall on December 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Remote participation is available.

Kaohly Her will be sworn in as Saint Paul's Mayor on January 2 at St. Catherine University. The event is open to the public with limited seating available for reservation.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners announced new committee assignments and increased funding for disability services and opioid crisis initiatives.