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January 31, 2019 5:52 PM

Are school districts going 'soft'? Cold spell stirs debate

Some parents said schools should be closed entirely due to temperatures near or below zero degrees. With little snow on the ground, others questioned why schools should be affected at all.

by Associated Press

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January 31, 2019 3:27 PM

Natural gas prices slump despite US winter weather blast

The massive weather system is blanketing much of the Midwest and Northeast in a deep freeze, and demand for natural gas is spiking as homeowners crank up the heat to stay warm. Yet natural gas prices have fallen this week and are in the throes of a two-month skid.

by Associated Press

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January 31, 2019 2:00 PM

Xcel has restored natural gas to residents near Princeton

Xcel Energy has restored natural gas service to its customers in the Princeton area who lost service during the extreme cold.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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January 31, 2019 12:09 PM

Polar vortex recap; a timely warming trend!

The coldest air is moving away, and temperatures will rebound dramatically over the next few days. This is good timing, with the weekend just ahead!

by Ron Trenda

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January 31, 2019 9:38 AM

Weather whiplash: Twin Cities may see 7-day, 125-degree temp swing

The painfully cold weather system that put much of the Midwest into a historic deep freeze was expected to ease Thursday. But the crazy weather ride isn't over yet.

by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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January 31, 2019 5:46 AM

Why is it so *&%# cold? Come warm up in the answer vortex

The polar vortex has brought air so incredibly cold it may set low-temperature records. Will it ever be warm again?

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January 31, 2019 5:45 AM

Medical effects of extreme cold: Why it hurts and how to stay safe

Frostbite can nip ears in just a few minutes in the sort of temperatures many Americans are facing this week. Pull that hat down and curb the drinking; alcohol can impair your judgment of temperature.

by Patti Neighmond

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January 31, 2019 4:00 AM

How cold is it? It's so cold even Minnesotans don't like it

Cold weather is nothing new for people in this part of the county, but the extreme cold this week is getting old and causing problems from severe frostbite to loss of natural gas service.

by Mark Zdechlik

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January 31, 2019 3:49 AM

Arctic chill’s last gasp; much warmer this weekend!

Most of Minnesota should see highs Thursday afternoon in the single digits below zero, with a few spots in the far north staying a bit colder. Highs Friday reach the teens in about the northeastern half of Minnesota.

by Ron Trenda

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January 31, 2019 12:50 AM

Arctic chill lingers; afternoon/evening snow showers

Metro area highs are expected to reach the mid 30s on Saturday. We're shooting for 40s in the metro area and southeastern Minnesota on Sunday:

by Ron Trenda

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