Due to an unplanned career move and change of residence, Crystal Council Member Nancy LaRoche will resign her council seat at the end of February 2023. LaRoche’s council term expires on Dec. 31, 2024. ​ By law, the city council will declare the vacancy, perhaps at its next regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7.

Residents in Crystal can nominate their great neighbor for the "Neighbors Recognizing Neighbors" award. Nominations will be accepted until Feb. 24, 2023.

Congratulations to Crystal Sparkles Holiday Lighting Contest first-place winners Alex and Kelly Humble ($100) and second-place winner James Kelahan ($50). The contest was sponsored by Long Real Estate Group and promotes community spirit and lights up Crystal for the holidays. Check out all the Crystal Sparkles Holiday Lights locations on the 2022 online map of display locations.