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Stories from January 18, 2025

Extreme cold forecast for much of U.S. in coming days

Extreme cold forecast for much of U.S. in coming days

Another blast of winter weather is expected in parts of the U.S. in the coming days, including bone-chilling wind in the Northern Plains and unusual snow and ice in the Gulf Coast area.
by The Associated Press

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Thousands march in anti-Trump protests just days before former president returns to power

Thousands march in anti-Trump protests just days before former president returns to power

Demonstrators rallied in St. Paul on Saturday afternoon, braving single-digit temperatures to protest ahead of President-elect Donald Trump inauguration. Trump takes the oath of office on Monday. 
by Feven Gerezgiher and The Associated Press

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Over 60 hours of subzero temperatures starting Saturday night

Over 60 hours of subzero temperatures starting Saturday night

Frigid Arctic air will envelop the region tonight, bringing temperatures below zero for a prolonged period of over 60 hours. Expect dangerously cold wind chills of 30 to 40 degrees below zero with a northwest wind.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Bears interview Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for head coaching job

Bears interview Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for head coaching job

The Chicago Bears have interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for their head coaching job. The 43-year-old Flores has been running Minnesota’s defense the last two seasons after a stint as a senior defensive assistant and linebackers coach for Pittsburgh in 2022. 
by The Associated Press

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Middle East latest: Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect Sunday

Middle East latest: Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect Sunday

Qatar says the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 0630 GMT on Sunday. This will pause the fighting after 15 months of war and see the release of dozens of hostages held by the militants in the Gaza Strip and hundreds of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. 

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Edwards leads Timberwolves past the Knicks, 116-99

Edwards leads Timberwolves past the Knicks, 116-99

Anthony Edwards had 36 points, a season-high 13 rebounds and seven assists, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 116-99 victory over the New York Knicks. Edwards made eight 3-pointers and reserve Naz Reid was 6 for 6 behind the arc.

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PWHL: Abby Boreen scores 2 goals to lead Montreal to a 4-2 win over Minnesota

PWHL: Abby Boreen scores 2 goals to lead Montreal to a 4-2 win over Minnesota

Abby Boreen scored twice to lead the Montreal Victoire to a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Frost. Claire Dalton and captain Marie-Philip Poulin, on a five-on-three power play, also scored for Montreal, playing its first home game since Dec. 30.

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Arctic air arrives with dangerously cold wind chills this weekend

Arctic air arrives with dangerously cold wind chills this weekend

The coldest air mass of the season has settled in, with temperatures remaining steady in the single digits above zero for Saturday. Dangerously cold wind chills will persist, ranging from 30 to 40 degrees below zero through Tuesday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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As Trump takes office, border crossings are down. But that's only part of the story.

As Trump takes office, border crossings are down. But that's only part of the story.

Donald Trump won the election largely on the promise of cracking down on border crossings. When he takes office next week, he will be inheriting a quiet border, with crossings plummeting for the past few months.
by Jasmine Garsd

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Beyond red dye No. 3: Here's what parents should know about food colorings

Beyond red dye No. 3: Here's what parents should know about food colorings

Food companies have two years to get red dye No. 3 out of their products. But other synthetic dyes have also raised concerns, because of behavioral issues in kids. Here's what parents need to consider.
by Maria Godoy and Allison Aubrey

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Ask a Bookseller: 'The Serviceberry' by Robin Wall Kimmerer 

Ask a Bookseller: 'The Serviceberry' by Robin Wall Kimmerer 

Beth Hartung of Pearl Street Books in La Crosse, Wis., recommends “The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World” by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
by Emily Bright

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Disasters in warm-weather states spur climate migration to Minnesota

Disasters in warm-weather states spur climate migration to Minnesota

California wildfires. Florida hurricanes. Texas heat. Some residents of these states say climate disasters are driving them to move to northern parts of the United States — including Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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Beyond pink hats: Minnesota People’s March seeks to change approach to protests

Beyond pink hats: Minnesota People’s March seeks to change approach to protests

In 2017, thousands in America dawned their pink hats and marched against then-President Donald Trump’s first inauguration. This time, thousands are planning to march again, except with a different approach.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Minnesota Supreme Court sides with GOP, cancels special election key to House control

Minnesota Supreme Court sides with GOP, cancels special election key to House control

In late December, DFL Gov. Tim Walz set a special election for Jan. 28. But the Supreme Court sided with Republicans who said Walz acted too quickly in setting the date and postponed the election indefinitely.
by Matt Sepic and Clay Masters

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