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Photos: Ice forms on Lake Superior shoreline
Ice grew rapidly over the Great Lakes with the recent cold snap. As of Feb. 5, nearly half of Lake Superior is covered in ice according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory.
Anti-ICE protest draws crowd to Twin Cities bridge
A protest of the Trump Administration's immigration enforcement drew around 200 people to the Lake Street-Marshall Avenue bridge between Minneapolis and St. Paul Wednesday afternoon. A larger demonstration is planned for Saturday.
Timeline: What happened in Minnesota after police murdered George Floyd
George Floyd's death in May 2020 ignited a worldwide awakening on race and policing practices. This timeline highlights pivotal events from his killing to continuing policy changes in Minnesota.
Pride on the West Side: St. Paul celebrates Cinco de Mayo with car show, parade
Cinco de Mayo began early in St. Paul this year, starting with a lowrider car show on Friday leading up to the annual parade and fiesta on the West Side, in the heart of the city’s Mexican community.
St. Louis Park, Golden Valley mayors host Ramadan iftar
The Ramadan gathering was hosted at Westwood Hills Nature Center in St. Louis Park. Nearly 100 people attended, including U.S. Sen. Tina Smith, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and other state and city leaders.
Photos: Lunar New Year celebrated at Asia Mall
Eden Prairie’s Asia Mall kicked off celebrations for the Lunar New Year on Saturday, drawing over 100 people for live music, performances and cultural activities. This year is the Year of the Snake, associated with wisdom and good fortune.
Photos: U.S. Pond Hockey tournament at Lake Nokomis
The U.S. Pond Hockey Championships wraps up this weekend at Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis. Lots of players love reconnecting with friends, taking time off work and skating fast.
Photos: Twin Cities see their coldest morning since Valentine’s Day 2021
Tuesday was the coldest morning of this winter in the Twin Cities and most of Minnesota. Temperatures dipped to -19 degrees at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, making it the coldest morning there in almost four years.
Photos: Sculptures from artists in Stillwater for the World Snow Sculpting Championship
Twelve teams from around the world finished their chiseling and carving on Saturday, where they on the banks of the St. Croix River since Wednesday. Team Mongolia, also known as Team Falcon, won with their sculpture titled “Voice.”
Perfect ice conditions draw skaters to Twin Cities lakes
During the dry cold snap, lakes in the Twin Cities and around the state turned mirror-like with smooth surfaces of clear ice. Consistent cold temperatures, calm conditions and a lack of snow created perfectly natural ice skating venues.