Investigators believe a kerosene heater being used to thaw frozen pipes under a mobile home caused a fire that killed a 71-year-old woman southwest of Minneapolis.
The frigid temperatures over the last few weeks are starting to cause some water lines to freeze in the St. Cloud area. Roto-Rooter owner Wes Andersen says they are getting 30-40 calls per day.
St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis appeared on WJON today with me. He talked about the prospects for frozen pipes this winter and spring, his lobbying efforts to keep air service from St. Cloud to Chicago and the updated city website.