Forecasters warn of extreme cold in Minnesota with wind chills possibly reaching -35°F, prompting Wind Chill Advisories and Warnings in Minneapolis and surrounding areas. Residents are advised to take precautions against frostbite.

Wright County prepares for a storm with a focus on combating high winds and potential snow accumulation, despite the uncertainty of weather models. Cold temperatures will also limit the effectiveness of road chemicals.

A suspect with a criminal history was arrested after threatening a shooting at the University of Minnesota, prompting campus lockdowns and heightened security.

Patrick Roers was fatally shot at a Cloquet, Minnesota motel where he was training for a new job. His family and the community remember him as a cheerful, loving person with aspirations of starting a family.

Justice G. Barry Anderson of the Minnesota Supreme Court has announced his retirement effective May 10, after serving nearly two decades on the bench.

The Brooklyn Park Small Business Center has opened, offering various membership options for local entrepreneurs, from day passes and virtual services to fully furnished private offices.

Eden Prairie police officers distributed $50 bills, provided by an anonymous donor, to locals in need during the holiday season, a tradition supported by the Eden Prairie Crime Prevention Fund.

Minnesota's Department of Employment and Economic Development has introduced the Employer Reasonable Accommodation Fund to help businesses accommodate employees with disabilities.

Cleary Lake Regional Park in Scott County is offering a snowshoeing and mindfulness experience on trails with one-mile and three-mile loops, designed for visitors of all ages to enjoy nature and mental wellness activities.

Brent Lee Sigana, 25, of Bemidji, has been charged with sexual assault on the Red Lake Reservation, where the victim was physically unable to consent.

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah intends to keep QB Kirk Cousins with the team and is optimistic about extending wide receiver Justin Jefferson's contract.

Eagle Brook Church obtains approval to build a new location in Plymouth, Minnesota, after threatening legal action against the city council, who reversed their previous denial of the church's proposal.

The Minneapolis Institute of Art presents "American Gothic: Gordon Parks and Ella Watson," a photo exhibit by Gordon Parks that chronicles Black life pre-Civil Rights era through over 50 works.