MPR News PM Update
Jan. 30, 2019
Angela Davis
This weather might have you dreaming of getting away from it all, taking a vacation to some place warm. Today I spoke with two travel experts with tips to help that dream come true. From reserving a flight to picking a place to stay, click here for some smart things you can do to make a trip out of Minnesota without breaking the bank. Tomorrow at 11 a.m. we’ll be talking about how the way Minnesota handles sexual assaults is changing. Tune in! ~  Angela Davis, MPR News host  |  Forecast
 
'Off the chart': Deep freeze grips Minnesota; round 2 Thursday
Xcel asking all customers to conserve natural gas as service fails in some areas north of the metro. Minnesota's biggest school districts cancel Thursday classes. Many stores closed or closing. Twin Cities hospitals seeing frostbite cases jump.
Snow day fun: How to make the most of a day when school is closed
Photos: Minnesota hit with subzero temperatures
Wild life: How do birds survive the cold?
 
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Phishing scam hit MN agency; data of 3K possibly exposed

The Minnesota Department of Human Services says it's sending letters to people whose personal information -- including phone numbers, birth dates and information about child protection cases -- might have been exposed in a September data breach.

 
Judge commits man who crashed into gate at governor's mansion

Clinton Fouquette, who smashed his car into the gate of the governor's mansion late last year, is heading to the Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center after being found incompetent to stand trial.

 
Walz budget will give big boost to local governments

Gov. Tim Walz told a group of Greater Minnesota mayors to expect a hefty increase in aid from the state.

 
Appetites: Award-winning chef Paul Berglund brings his talent to Rochester

If you've ever eaten at the renowned Minneapolis restaurant The Bachelor Farmer or Ann Kim's acclaimed Young Joni, then you've probably sampled some of Chef Paul Berglund's creations.

 
The tale of St. Paul's Winter Carnival

The St. Paul Winter Carnival is the oldest winter festival in the nation. Historian Bob Olsen joined us to talk about its history and traditions.

 
Cold comfort: Subzero weather great for Minnesota's lakes

The frigid temperatures this week are keeping Minnesotans indoors, but there's a bright spot. Experts say bitterly cold weather actually can have positive impacts on lakes from curbing the growth of harmful algae to reducing water loss.

More benefits: Extreme cold may wipe out emerald ash borer larvae
 
Roger Stone plead not guilty, what does it mean for the Mueller investigation?

Roger Stone, a former adviser to President Trump, pleaded not guilty to several criminal charges. What's could happen during the trial and what is its significance to the Mueller investigation?

 
U.S. opens trade talks with China

President Trump has threatened to increase and expand on about $250 billion in tariffs, but he agreed to hold off until early March, while negotiators try to hammer out a deal.

 
50 years since the Beatles' last live performance

The unannounced concert on the roof of London's Apple Corps lasted 42 minutes before police officers told the Fab Four to turn the volume down.

 
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