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Stories from December 30, 2018

140 people evacuated from chairlift at Montana ski resort

A Montana ski resort says it safely evacuated 140 people from a chairlift after a mechanical problem prompted operators to stop the lift.
by Associated Press

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Nancy Grace Roman, 'Mother Of Hubble' Space Telescope, dies at 93

Nancy Grace Roman, 'Mother Of Hubble' Space Telescope, dies at 93

Roman was one of the first female executives at NASA and its first chief of astronomy, and she played an instrumental role in making the Hubble Space Telescope a reality.
by Russell Lewis

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Finally, a Bears-Vikings finale in Minnesota with meaning

Finally, a Bears-Vikings finale in Minnesota with meaning

The Vikings, having already ceded the NFC North title to the Bears, have yet to secure a spot in the playoffs. The Bears could still improve their seed and snag that coveted first-round bye, if they win.
by Associated Press

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Kelly: Trump backed away from pledge to build wall months ago

Kelly: Trump backed away from pledge to build wall months ago

President Trump long ago backed away from his campaign pledge to construct a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, his outgoing chief of staff said, as the president's demand for "border security" funding continued a partial government shutdown with no end in sight.
by Associated Press

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Gridlock, infighting likely on tap for Wisconsin Legislature

Gridlock, infighting likely on tap for Wisconsin Legislature

With divided control of Wisconsin's state government for the first time in a decade, there's fear that partisan gridlock and infighting may produce few meaningful compromises.
by Associated Press

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Fresh snow, full field for next weekend's Gunflint Mail Run sled dog race

Fresh snow, full field for next weekend's Gunflint Mail Run sled dog race

Last week's winter storm dumped two feet of snow on parts of Cook County in far northeastern Minnesota — just in time to ensure great trail conditions for the annual Gunflint Mail Run sled dog race.
by Andrew Krueger

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American flown to Nebraska after possible Ebola exposure

American flown to Nebraska after possible Ebola exposure

The University of Nebraska Medical Center is monitoring an American health care worker who may have been exposed to the Ebola virus after treating patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
by Samantha Raphelson

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Snow Monday as winds pick up; a very cold New Year’s Day

Snow Monday as winds pick up; a very cold New Year’s Day

We’ll see snow across much of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Monday, and snow could linger into Monday night in eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Some locations could also see a bit of sleet or light freezing rain at times. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s North American Mesoscale forecast model shows the potential precipitation…
by Ron Trenda

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Illinois rejects $8M from Michigan for project to stop spread of Asian carp

Illinois rejects $8M from Michigan for project to stop spread of Asian carp

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has rejected Michigan's offer of $8 million to support a project to keep invasive carp from establishing themselves in the Great Lakes, saying the money wouldn't be useful for at least 10 years.
by Associated Press

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Pop culture: 50 wonderful things from 2018

Pop culture: 50 wonderful things from 2018

A pop culture critic takes some time to run down not 10, not 20, but 50 wonderful things from movies, TV and more in 2018.
by Linda Holmes

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Utah is first in the nation to lower DWI limit to .05 percent

Utah is first in the nation to lower DWI limit to .05 percent

Utah is making history by being the first state to lower its blood alcohol content limit for drunken driving to .05 percent.
by Nicole Nixon

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U.S. retailers hope higher pay will buy more efficient workers

U.S. retailers hope higher pay will buy more efficient workers

Even as they've absorbed higher labor costs, most retailers remain reluctant to pass them on to customers in the form of price increases. So companies need to increase their workers' efficiency.
by Associated Press

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Martha Stewart's tips for hosting a terrific New Year's Eve

Martha Stewart's tips for hosting a terrific New Year's Eve

Ice balls melt slowly and impress everyone. Provide toothbrushes and bathrobes for overnight guests. And if your budget is tight, mac and cheese and a bottle of good wine can go a very long way.
by Leila Fadel

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Supreme Court's low-profile approach to be tested

Supreme Court's low-profile approach to be tested

The justices have been unusually solicitous of each other in the courtroom since Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation. The next few weeks will test whether the calm can last.
by Associated Press

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Milder temps today; snow overnight into Monday, very cold on New Year’s Day

Milder temps today; snow overnight into Monday, very cold on New Year’s Day

Our final Sunday of 2018 will feature milder temps, with highs in the 20s in about the northern half of Minnesota, and 30s in the south. Now, let’s look at the coming week. Temperature trends Our average high this time of year is 24 degrees in the Twin Cities metro area.  We should reach the…
by Ron Trenda

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