Red Stars are a nice rugged tame breed. We have a few and the granddaughters can scoop them right up and carry them around without a struggle.
In northern MN you might want to have a heat lamp directed at the roosts, maybe 3' back from the roosts and close enough to the ceiling that the chickens won't be tempted to fly up and try to roost on it. The tips of the combs can freeze. When that happens the other chickens will pick at the dark frozen areas and start drawing blood. After that, it's all over for the affected chicken unless you can get it separated from the rest real fast. If the coop is insulated and TIGHT the heat lamp will be just enough to take the chill off inside the building. They don't need to be toasty warm.
Just an idea, but you might want one plug-in for the heat lamp for the 'girls', and a heater for the water. Another outlet for a light timer to turn a light on in the early morning and then again in the evening to extend the daytime a bit during the long winter nights. One light bulb on a switch should be plenty for your regular lighting needs. Some people keep a small red lightbulb going at night. Jim
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