Extreme cold led to school cancellations across the state on Tuesday, reports MPR News. Wind chills are expected to reach 30 to 40 below zero in places.
Via KSTP: Police and sergeant unions in Plymouth made a vote of no confidence in the police chief last week, according to the city.
Jennifer Lewerenz at KNSI is reporting the University of Minnesota has given the group Communities United Against Police Brutality the Outstanding Community Service Award. The Minnesota Peace and Police Officers Association called the move “shocking and inappropriate,” labeling the CUAPB “an extremist organization that spreads misleading and harmful narratives about law enforcement.”
Anthony Bettin at WCCO-TV reports Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo will be out indefinitely with a toe injury.
Joe Nelson at Bring Me the News reports southern cities like Houston and New Orleans are expecting more snow this January than Minnesota. A once-in-a-generation snowstorm is set to cripple the extreme southern United States.
Joy Summers at the Star Tribune reports Revival, the fried chicken, barbecue and most recently Chicago sandwich and pizza restaurants, has closed all four of its locations effective immediately.
Sen. Tina Smith remembering the former head of Planned Parenthood, Cecile Richards:
May Cecile Richards’ memory be a blessing to all of us who knew and loved her. pic.twitter.com/qR3epoFmDJ
— Senator Tina Smith (@SenTinaSmith) January 20, 2025
