All of Minnesota is starting off Thursday under a wind chill advisory with most of state seeing wind chills of at least minus 20, and northwestern Minnesota feeling as cold as minus 40 at times.
Last year's data collected by the agencies is the latest confirmation that the Earth is steadily getting hotter. The planet is now almost 1 degree Celsius warmer than it was in the mid-20th century.
Get ready for double-digit subzero wind chills Thursday morning followed by a major winter storm that dumps snow across southern Minnesota overnight Thursday. At least 8 inches are likely in the Twin Cities.
Another round of snow moves across Minnesota Wednesday bringing central parts of the state a brief burst of heavier snow and ice to portions of southern Minnesota. Dangerous cold returns to the state overnight.
The county and about 160 members of the local Teamsters union have been at an impasse over wages, health care and sick leave. Union members voted overwhelmingly over the weekend to reject a final contract offer.
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