Specialized training helped save a family pet trapped in a fire at a Richfield home Sunday afternoon, KARE 11 reports. Two small dogs were inside and one perished. But the other dog was revived by firefighters using procedures known as Basic Animal Rescue Training, or BART.

The State Patrol closed down Interstate 94 after at least four semi trucks slid on the icy road, causing traffic backups for miles. The Forum reports at least 100 motorists were temporarily stranded by the interstate closure.

Mike Weber, vice president of finance at XRS Corp., is being promoted to new chief financial officer, according to the company's news release. He is replacing Scott Christian who left the Eden Prairie-based software company in June. Weber has worked at XRS since 2007.

Road construction may snarl traffic this weekend, as all eastbound lanes of Interstate 94 close for crews to lay pavement between Highway 55/Hiawatha Avenue and Highway 280 in Minneapolis. Interstate 35W in Arden Hills is closed in both directions between Interstate 694 and Highway 10 so crews can demolish the old County 10 Bridge. The closures continue through early Monday morning.

The State Patrol shut down I-94 eastbound in the Twin Cities for two hours after reports of a man threatening to jump from an overpass. Kare 11 reports police spoke with the man and took him into custody.