The City of Crystal joined Cities for Safe and Stable Communities, a nonpartisan coalition of Minnesota local governments working together to address operational and economic instability impacting cities across the state. The Crystal City Council joined the coalition on Friday, Feb. 13. By joining the coalition, Crystal adds its voice to a growing group of local governments calling for the immediate de-escalation of Operation Metro Surge and for a return to predictability and stability for residents, businesses, and local institutions.

On Jan. 20, 2026, the Crystal City Council adopted a resolution reaffirming our community’s core values of inclusion, safety, and compassion. The Council recognizes that recent federal immigration enforcement activity has caused fear and uncertainty for many. Crystal remains a welcoming community where everyone — regardless of national origin or physical characteristics — deserves to feel safe, respected, and free from discrimination or harassment.

Residents in Crystal can nominate their great neighbor for the "Neighbors Recognizing Neighbors" award. Now in its 10th year, the award honors and thanks great neighbors in Crystal. If you have a kind and thoughtful neighbor who helps out, volunteers in the community or was there in an emergency, the city wants to celebrate them. Nominations can be submitted until Friday, Feb. 20. The chosen nominees will receive their award at the Tuesday, April 14 council meeting, in connection with National Volunteer Week. Since 2017, the City of Crystal has honored those who make our city a wonderful place to live and work with its Neighbors Recognizing Neighbors recognition awards program.