Wind chills could hit 30 to 40 below zero across the state Thursday and Friday; traveling then is ill-advised so plan ahead if you're celebrating the holidays elsewhere. But hey, the Winter Solstice is tomorrow — it'll get sunnier bit by bit. Get the latest on Updraft.
Our morning editor compiled a list of how to keep tabs on forecasts, travel conditions and flight updates as the week unfolds. It'll come in handy as we deal with the aforementioned snow, dangerous wind chills and potential whiteout conditions; maybe bookmark it?
In addition to Santa Herman, who speaks English and Spanish, the company has for the first time two African American Santas at the same time — one of whom communicates in sign language and an Asian Santa.
Environmental groups greeted the announcement with some optimism, but also skepticism. Jay Eidsness, a staff attorney with the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, called it “definitely a step in the right direction.”
It's the largest fine ever leveled against a bank by the bureau, and the largest yet against Wells Fargo, for charging illegal auto loan and mortgage fees, interest and overdraft fees.
