12K views · 103 reactions | The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is using stats and a demonstration to convince people to wear their seatbelts. At 6 p.m., reporter Joe Augustine will explain what the public safety officers plan to do on the roads. | KSTP-TV | Facebook

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz extended condolences to the family of the woman killed by ICE. Asked if the Minnesota National Guard would be deployed against federal agents to protect residents, Walz commented on the unprecedented situation: “We’ve never been at war with our federal government.” He said the intention of the possible state National Guard deployment would be to protect Minnesotans. Video: Minnesota Department of Public Safety. | Star Tribune

A blast of cold air will hit Minnesota this weekend, with wind chills dipping as low as -39 degrees. Be prepared with an emergency kit in your car, including: • Litter or sand • Jumper cables • Flares or reflective triangles • Flashlight • First aid • Blanket • Scarf, hat and mittens • Granola bars • Water • Cellphone charger • Snow brush/ice scraper • Shovel | Minnesota Department of Public Safety

CLOSE CALL: Drive safe this holiday season - Minnesota Department of Public Safety shared this video of a multiple car crash on December 18 on I-94 in St. Paul. When a second car hit a slippery spot -- people from another stranded vehicle had to run out of the way. | Fox 9

Today kicks off Winter Hazard Awareness Week – an annual campaign to remind you of common winter safety risks and how to prepare for them. Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Kristy Rollwagen shares a few tips on how to keep you and your family safe while traveling this winter. Want to sign up for weather alerts? Visit our partner, the National Weather Service, for a list of resources on how to sign up at https://www.weather.gov/enterprise/ | Minnesota Department of Pub