Good Morning, 

Thank you for contacting the U of M Extension Service. 

We are volunteers who answer residential horticulture questions. 

Yes, a honey bee hive can die over the winter. There are many stressors that are affecting honey bees. 

Here is a link to the U of M Bee Lab about honey bees: https://beelab.umn.edu/help-bees/honey-bees

Here is a link from the U of M Extension Yard and Garden website: https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-insects/wasps-and-bees#honey-bees-1464762

Here is another link about classes to prepare hives for winter: https://extension.umn.edu/event/preparing-hives-winter

Hope this is what you are looking for.