cold weather

Utility company disconnection is a huge worry for many Minnesotans in the fall and winter months. The Cold Weather Rule provides protection and relief from utility disconnection.

COVID-19 and the recent cold weather are both taking plenty of attention in the St. Cloud Catholic Community School system. That according to President Scott Warzecha. Warzecha and Cathedral Activities Director Emmett Keenan joined me on WJON today.

Cold weather makes lot of things tougher. Dr. Mathew Janzen from Rejuv Medical joined me on WJON today for our Health Matters program. He says the death rate is higher in the winter months especially in the elderly population.

With the recent frigid temperatures in central Minnesota, the Tri-County Humane Society is reminding us how to keep our fur babies safe.

It looks like below freezing temperatures are going to be sticking around for a while. And, while some people might not be quite ready for the cold snap, there are others who say 'bring it on'.

The brutal January cold has arrived and police are reminding you to be cautious about leaving your vehicle unattended while it's warming up. John Justin is a crime prevention specialist with the St. Cloud Police Department, he says while they're warming up, vehicles can be easy targets for thieves.

Extreme wind chill and low temperatures have resulted in a bad combination this winter. Throughout the state cases of extreme frostbite continue to rise.

Xcel Energy is asking 600 business customers in Minnesota and North Dakota to reduce their natural gas usage because of higher demand from the cold.