Stories from March 6, 2022

Several cool days this week; no big storms in sight
Are you still curious about the weekend snow totals? We have info on that, plus a look at the week ahead.
Press 3 for a pep talk from kindergartners. A new hotline gives you options for joy
What started as an art project at a California elementary school has gone viral. The free hotline offers wise advice and encouraging messages from kids to anyone who calls.
Strike deadline for Minneapolis, St. Paul educators looms
Members of teachers unions in both Minneapolis and St. Paul spent the weekend making and distributing picket signs ahead of a possible strike as early as Tuesday. Negotiations between the unions and the districts continued through the weekend.
More snow totals are in; Cool temps most of the week
We have additional snow totals from overnight, plus information on the deadly tornadoes that hit parts of Iowa Saturday afternoon and evening. The week ahead looks fairly cool.
Nation's top young cross-country skiers compete this week in Minneapolis
The nation’s top young cross country skiers are competing in Minneapolis this week at the Junior National Cross Country Ski Championships. The last time the event was held at Theodore Wirth Park, in 2011, a young Jessie Diggins nearly swept the competition.
Cooler Sunday temps; snow reports starting to come in
We had rain/freezing rain and snow overnight. We take a look at snow totals and a quiet weather day today.