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.

Ramen noodles freeze mid-air in North Dakota’s bitter temperatures

If anyone was wondering how cold it got in North Dakota over the weekend, this bowl of ramen noodles went from from boiling to freezing mid-air.

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.

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. 

Taking care of your home and car during extreme cold in Minnesota
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While the cold weather is almost past us, this past 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.

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.

Dedicated volunteers deliver meals to those in need during extreme cold in Minnesota

Despite the extreme cold in Minnesota, a group of dedicated individuals is braving the freezing temps to not only make sure they are fed but also that they are healthy.

State Patrol: 349 crashes, 91 spinouts Friday morning after dusting of snow

The Minnesota State Patrol reported 349 crashes and 91 spinouts statewide as extreme cold temperatures and a dusting of snow caused issues on the roads Friday morning. 

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.