Jan. 6, 2020

Put on that coat, hat, gloves! Cold air comes back, with windchills. It was 10 degrees warmer than the average today, but temps are expected to plummet tonight and tomorrow, with lows zero to 10 in northern Minnesota, to 15 to 20 in the southern part of the state Monday night. Plus, it’ll be windy tonight through most of Tuesday. On the bright side, our evenings are getting brighter!

Elections, Olympics, Census … what else happens in 2020? The World Cup in Minneapolis! No, no, no, we’re not talking about the soccer tournament. Minneapolis is hosting a cross-country ski World Cup in March, and many Minnesota skiers are excited to watch the world's top cross-country skiers competing on the grounds of Minne-snow-ta!

Trump has been impeached by House. And next? Nothing — yet. For those just tuning back in for their first full workweek of 2020, nothing substantial has changed in the Trump impeachment saga — but that also means the coming month may churn into a whirlwind. Learn more about what’s expected next here.

How have the escalating tensions in Iran impacted your life? Whether you are from Iran or have family there, are in the military or have loved ones serving, recent tensions in the Middle East are likely impacting your life. We want to hear your perspective. Share your story with us here .

— Jiwon Choi and Sara Porter, MPR News

U.S. informs Iraqi government about repositioning of coalition forces

The move comes after the parliament ordered U.S. forces out of Iraq, but military officials say the changes are not part of a withdrawal.

More: House to vote on measure limiting Trump's military actions in Iran
Related: Groups demand answers after Iranians say they were detained

Aftermath of 2 St. Paul shootings: 2 dead, many lives shattered

Thirty-one people died in St. Paul homicides in 2019. As city officials struggle to stem that violence in 2020, interviews with family members of two men shot and killed reveal the damage done extends far beyond the bullets.

In Nov.:St. Paul shifts more cops to street duty to stem violence
St. Paul killings in 2019: More than 90 percent committed with a gun

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Minn. Supreme Court hears arguments in White Bear Lake levels case

Homeowners and others concerned about the lake hope the court will hear their claims that the DNR failed to manage the cumulative impact of groundwater pumping permits in the area.

DNR from 2018:Groundwater uses have minimal impact on White Bear Lake in long term

41-year-old Minneapolis man charged in kidnapping, death of real estate agent

Cedric Berry was charged Monday with a series of violent crimes that culminated in the New Year’s Eve shooting death of Monique Baugh, who was the mother of two.

Australia wildfires have claimed 25 lives and will burn for months, officials say

The bushfires have burned millions of acres and exacted a staggering environmental toll. Australia's government is setting up a $1.4 billion fund to help those affected by the fires.

‘Cried with joy’: Minnesota's Liberians find elation, relief in new permanent residency law

Minnesota’s Liberian community is celebrating a new federal law that opens a path for permanent residency in the U.S. Advocates say it’s a happy ending to a long, hard-fought journey. Just a year ago, many Liberians feared deportation.

‘It’s been 25 years’: Liberians celebrate new pathway to citizenship
Related: Maple Grove Liberian immigrant says new legal status makes for ‘best Christmas ever’

AP-NORC poll: 66 percent favor endorsement money for NCAA athletes

As the NCAA grapples with how to provide athletes opportunities to be compensated for their fame, about two-thirds of Americans support college players being permitted to earn money for endorsements.

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