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Good afternoon. In these parts, thin ice is an economic boost to some sectors. When a truck went through the ice on Big Wood Lake it meant overtime pay for Anderson’s Towing & Recovery. Anyone want to buy a truck cheap? | Forecast | NewsCut
Spring loaded? January thaw a good bet in Minnesota

January thaws are surprisingly more reliable than white Christmases in the Twin Cities. We'll feel some milder air the next couple of days. Don't get used to it, though. | Updraft

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Judge extends Somali deportation ban amid abuse claims

The decision continues a temporary hold on the deportation of 92 Somalis, including several Minnesota residents. Some of the detainees say federal agents abused them during a botched deportation flight in December. | For MN Somalis, a rising fear of deportation

Pastor rejects gay musicians from Taylors Falls church

Members of a rural Catholic parish in eastern Minnesota are at odds over the dismissal of three gay men from a church musical ensemble after the new pastor learned they are in same-sex marriages.

'Testify' exhibit showcases personal art collection and a mission for Alan Page

A prominent Minnesotan and his family are sharing their personal collection of slavery artifacts and African-American art in hopes of reframing the conversation on race in America today.

The sexual assault epidemic no one talks about

People with intellectual disabilities are the victims of sexual assault at a rate seven times higher than those without disabilities. But this epidemic receives little attention.

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Trump ends protections for Salvadoran immigrants; 190K face deportation

Officials say the Trump administration is ending special protections for Salvadoran immigrants, forcing nearly 200,000 to leave the country or face deportation.

Millennials have it tougher

Please stand by while Baby Boomers completely lose it over NPR Weekend Edition Sunday host Lulu Garcia-Navarro's interview with Michael Hobbes, who insists that millennials aren't 'entitled', they just have it harder than anyone else.

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