Walmart temporarily closes over 600 stores as winter storms pound parts of US
The closures impacted approximately 628 clubs and stores spanning from Oregon to Florida.
The closures impacted approximately 628 clubs and stores spanning from Oregon to Florida.
No power? Here’s how to deal with frozen pipes
Should you let the faucet drip? Can you flush a frozen toilet? Here are some answers from the experts to your questions about frozen pipes.
Should you let the faucet drip? Can you flush a frozen toilet? Here are some answers from the experts to your questions about frozen pipes.
Texas utility company urges customers to change providers to avoid astronomical power bill amid winter storm
Due to Texas’ deregulated utility market, electricity prices subjected to real-time swings have skyrocketed to as much as $9,000 per megawatt-hour, causing some companies to urge their customers to change service providers.
Due to Texas’ deregulated utility market, electricity prices subjected to real-time swings have skyrocketed to as much as $9,000 per megawatt-hour, causing some companies to urge their customers to change service providers.
‘Watch your pets’: Man plunges into frozen pool to rescue dog who fell through ice
Video of an owner rescuing his dog from a frozen pool in Texas is a timely reminder to keep a close watch on your pets amid winter weather.
Video of an owner rescuing his dog from a frozen pool in Texas is a timely reminder to keep a close watch on your pets amid winter weather.
Twin Cities now 4th place for subzero hours in February
The Twin Cities has now seen over 225 hours with temperatures at or below zero so far in February ranking it fourth all time, dating back to 1872.
The Twin Cities has now seen over 225 hours with temperatures at or below zero so far in February ranking it fourth all time, dating back to 1872.
For some, business heats up when the weather gets cold
Much of the Midwest has been in a bitter cold snap for about a week but for some businesses that means traffic is picking up.
Much of the Midwest has been in a bitter cold snap for about a week but for some businesses that means traffic is picking up.
Dead batteries, burst pipes: Extreme cold brings challenges for homeowners and drivers
While the cold weather is almost past us, this week has been a busy one for mechanics and plumbers because a week of extreme cold means lots of cars won’t start and pipes freeze overnight.
While the cold weather is almost past us, this week has been a busy one for mechanics and plumbers because a week of extreme cold means lots of cars won’t start and pipes freeze overnight.
Temperatures finally bottom out, will slowly rise the rest of the week
Another wicked cold start to the day across the area with Monday morning lows in the 20s and 30s below zero for most of the area. The few exceptions were the core of the Twin Cities metro and parts of the Mississippi River Valley.
Another wicked cold start to the day across the area with Monday morning lows in the 20s and 30s below zero for most of the area. The few exceptions were the core of the Twin Cities metro and parts of the Mississippi River Valley.
Minnesota under a Wind Chill Warning Valentine's Day
As the cold stretch continues, many will experience what might be the coldest Valentine's Day in Minnesota's recorded history. The record for the Twin Cities was set back in 1920 when the high temperature was -5. The forecast for this Sunday is -8.
As the cold stretch continues, many will experience what might be the coldest Valentine's Day in Minnesota's recorded history. The record for the Twin Cities was set back in 1920 when the high temperature was -5. The forecast for this Sunday is -8.
Community starts fundraiser for Valentine, cat who suffered frostbite
Ruff Start Rescue is helping Valentine the cat return to health after suffering frostbite and infections.
Ruff Start Rescue is helping Valentine the cat return to health after suffering frostbite and infections.
Ely, Minnesota records actual air temperature of -50
A blast of arctic air has plunged Minnesota into a deep freeze for the past week-plus, with some areas hitting unbelievably low temps Saturday morning.
A blast of arctic air has plunged Minnesota into a deep freeze for the past week-plus, with some areas hitting unbelievably low temps Saturday morning.
New device allows for faster treatment of frostbite patients
Doctors in Minneapolis are thankful for a new tool allowing them to care for severe frostbite patients more quickly than ever before.
Doctors in Minneapolis are thankful for a new tool allowing them to care for severe frostbite patients more quickly than ever before.
Gov. Walz relaxes rules for fuel truck drivers as Minnesota faces low supply during cold
As Minnesota enters its second week of extremely cold weather, Governor Walz is dropping some requirements for truckers hauling propane and other fuels.
As Minnesota enters its second week of extremely cold weather, Governor Walz is dropping some requirements for truckers hauling propane and other fuels.
Twin Cities likely to experience coldest Valentine’s Day on record
With forecasted wind chills between 35 and 50 degrees below zero, this will likely be the Twin Cities' coldest Valentine's Day on record.
With forecasted wind chills between 35 and 50 degrees below zero, this will likely be the Twin Cities' coldest Valentine's Day on record.
Twin Cities experiencing coldest stretch of days since 1974
The Twin Cities metro has now been in the deep freeze for several days, and unfortunately we have several days to go…and it may just get worse before it gets better.
The Twin Cities metro has now been in the deep freeze for several days, and unfortunately we have several days to go…and it may just get worse before it gets better.
Dozens of anglers rescued from Lake Superior after ice breaks free
Authorities rescued roughly 30 anglers who became stranded on Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota Tuesday after an ice sheet broke off from the shore and began to drift into the lake.
Authorities rescued roughly 30 anglers who became stranded on Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota Tuesday after an ice sheet broke off from the shore and began to drift into the lake.
Polar Vortex: What is it, and how does it affect our weather?
You may have heard the term "Polar Vortex" during the cold weather we've been having lately? But, what is the Polar Vortex?
You may have heard the term "Polar Vortex" during the cold weather we've been having lately? But, what is the Polar Vortex?
Bitter cold creates additional challenges for local firefighters
In Saint Paul, District Fire Chief Glen Jenkins said fire fighters have responded to at least three reports of fires in below zero temperatures.
In Saint Paul, District Fire Chief Glen Jenkins said fire fighters have responded to at least three reports of fires in below zero temperatures.
How to keep your dog safe during walks in the subzero cold
The bitter cold in Minnesota is hard to tolerate and can be even harder on family pets.
The bitter cold in Minnesota is hard to tolerate and can be even harder on family pets.
Twin Cities outreach teams help those experiencing homelessness in bitter cold
The Salvation Army says more than 1,000 people in the Twin Cities were experiencing homelessness going into this stretch of bitter cold weather.
The Salvation Army says more than 1,000 people in the Twin Cities were experiencing homelessness going into this stretch of bitter cold weather.