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Heavy snow north, rain south Thursday ahead of weekend storm
After some nice sunshine Wednesday, clouds are racing back in Thursday ahead of the next storm system. Heavy snow develops north with rain south. Another system moves in this weekend. 
Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski announces retirement
During his tenure, Zibolski brought down crime and helped modernize the department, but he also drew criticism. An interim chief will take over at the end of March.
In central Minnesota, a family fearing deportation hides from ICE
The number of federal immigration agents in Minnesota has dwindled in recent weeks, but many immigrants are still living in fear of U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement. A Cold Spring family is among those whose lives were upended by the enforcement surge and haven't yet returned to normal.
Minnesota settlement with Lyft guarantees rideshares for people with a service animal nationwide
A Minnesota Department of Human Rights investigation concluded Lyft, whose drivers reportedly canceled rides on a person with a service animal, had violated the Minnesota Human Rights Act. 
Some states are reviving a push to tax the rich
Advocates across the U.S. are hoping a growing unhappiness of wage and wealth inequalities that have increased coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic will help more states adopt policies involve the rich paying more in taxes.
Mayor Frey vetoes eviction notice extension, proposes $1 million in rental aid instead
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed a proposal to extend the city’s eviction timeline. Instead, he proposed allocating $1 million in city funding to rental assistance as an alternative way to help residents pay their bills.