Good morning! Yep, still cold! Which means it's OK to wear sweatpants to work today. In fact, wear three of them. And while you're at, put on six sweaters, too. Chin up -- it could hit 40 by Sunday! | What's on MPR News today? | Forecast
Many businesses aren't opening Wednesday, or have opted to close early. In the Twin Cities, the extreme cold reportedly cracked a Blue Line light rail track, forcing northbound and southbound trains to share a single track. | -26? Nice! | Live updates
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
Minnesota could be the next state to consider legalizing recreational marijuana. Getting there, though, means lawmakers must answer some hard questions other states have faced. Here are the key issues that will demand the Capitol's attention.
Abrams tried last year become the nation's first African-American woman to win a governor's race but fell short. She was an outspoken voice during the race against voter suppression tactics.
