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Good morning! Dangerous wind chills this morning. Highs in the single digits. Scattered chances for light snow. Well, last week we warned you not to park on the even side of Minneapolis streets. Today we're warning you about the same thing -- this time in St. Paul. Blame the snow. | What's on MPR News today? | Forecast 
Anglers struggle to retrieve frozen ice houses after festival
Minnesota anglers are struggling to retrieve their ice houses ahead of the Department of Natural Resources' removal deadlines this month. On Leech Lake, 50 ice houses are stranded in frozen slush. 
At least 23 dead as tornadoes, severe storms ravage South

A tornado roared into southeast Alabama and killed at least 23 people and injured several others Sunday, part of a severe storm system that caused catastrophic damage and unleashed other tornadoes around the Southeast.

Developer seeks $107M public subsidy for St. Paul Ford site

A developer is seeking more than $107 million in public financing to redevelop the vacant Ford plant site in St. Paul.

University of Minnesota cuts ties with tech giant Huawei

The University of Minnesota has suspended its relationship with a Chinese telecom giant that's facing federal criminal charges accusing it of stealing trade secrets, violating sanctions and lying to banks.

FBI investigating graffiti targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar
The message, written in black marker in the men's room, read: "Assassinate Ilhan Omar." 
Bee proud: Minnesota is among the best at protecting pollinators
An analysis of state laws finds Minnesota among the most productive in actions to protect insect pollinators. | Farmers, beekeepers put aside differences to aid bees
2020 Democrats head to Wisconsin early, looking to reverse 2016 stumble

Democrats were stunned to lose Wisconsin to Donald Trump in 2016. This time around, presidential candidates are treating the previously blue state like a battleground.

Former Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper joins presidential race

Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper said on Monday he's running for president, casting himself as a can-do uniter who is used to overcoming adversity and accomplishing liberal goals in a politically divided state.

Social media may sway kids to eat more cookies -- and more calories

It's well known that junk food ads on TV can strongly influence what kids want to eat. A study finds social media influencers can have the same effect on kids, but not when it comes to healthy foods.

In New Orleans, the fight over blackface renews scrutiny of a Mardi Gras tradition

Every year, African-American members of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club paint their faces black for the city's Mardi Gras celebrations. Now, they're facing calls to end the practice.

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