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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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?

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.

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. 

Ahead of bitter cold, advocates reach out to homeless

Minnesotans are preparing for bitter cold temperatures over the next few days, but for some having a place to stay inside is a luxury.

State Patrol responds to nearly 200 crashes on slick roads Thursday

The Minnesota State Patrol reported nearly 200 crashes and more than 195 more spinouts on slick roads Thursday after some snowy weather moved across the state.

Snow totals: 2-3.5 inches in Twin Cities, 5.5 in Hutchinson

Freezing rain turned to snow overnight across parts of Minnesota, dropping a few inches in the Twin Cities metro with heavier band of snow in the southern part of the state. 

Shovel quickly because bitter cold is moving into Minnesota

The snow is winding down in the Twin Cities by the noon hour after a few hours of light to moderate snow and some overnight freezing rain.

Semi crashes into MnDOT snowplow on I-94 in Woodbury, Minnesota

A semi crashed into a Minnesota Department of Transportation snowplow overnight on Interstate 94 in Woodbury, Minnesota. 

Touch of snow, icy glaze leads Minnesota into bitter cold

Wednesday will be the last of our mild days as arctic air pushes into the region throughout the day Thursday.

Minnesotans embrace activity-packed weekend in Twin Cities

The last weekend of January is kicking off with plenty of fun outdoor events for the family. Here's a look at some options to explore this weekend and next!