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Stories from January 27, 2019

As arctic blast smacks Minnesota, Arrowhead 135 racers will hit the trail

As arctic blast smacks Minnesota, Arrowhead 135 racers will hit the trail

Minnesota's Arrowhead 135 endurance race is a tough test in any weather conditions. But this year the forecast calls for temperatures perhaps in the 30s below zero with wind chills near 60 below during the race.
by Andrew Krueger

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ISIS claims responsibility for bombing of Philippines cathedral

ISIS claims responsibility for bombing of Philippines cathedral

Two bombs exploded at a Roman Catholic cathedral in the Philippines during Sunday services. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack.
by Serena McMahon

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White House dangles threat of another shutdown over wall

White House dangles threat of another shutdown over wall

Two days after the record-long shutdown ended, the White House made clear Sunday that President Trump is prepared to shutter the government again without a border wall deal from Congress.
by Associated Press

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Sixty years later, remembering 'The Day the Music Died'

Sixty years later, remembering 'The Day the Music Died'

Sixty years ago this week, the Winter Dance Party concert tour was crisscrossing Minnesota and neighboring states, featuring Ritchie Valens, J.P. "the Big Bopper" Richardson and Buddy Holly. Then came "The Day the Music Died."
by Andrew Krueger

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A slow go on Monday; Snowstorm update and the latest on incredibly cold mid-week temps

A slow go on Monday; Snowstorm update and the latest on incredibly cold mid-week temps

Most of Minnesota will see plenty of snow Sunday evening through the overnight hours of Sunday night. The snow tapers of from west to east Monday morning. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s North American Mesoscale forecast model shows the potential snow pattern from Sunday evening through Monday: The main snow area leaves the Twin…
by Ron Trenda

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Search for Brazil dam collapse survivors resumes as death toll rises

Search for Brazil dam collapse survivors resumes as death toll rises

Brazilian rescue crews returned to mud-covered flats Sunday to resume the search for hundreds of people missing in the wake of a dam collapse after the operation was suspended for several hours over fears that a second dam was at risk of breach.
by Associated Press

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How cold? 49 below zero Sunday morning in northern Minnesota

How cold? 49 below zero Sunday morning in northern Minnesota

Temperatures in northern Minnesota dropped to near 50 below zero on Sunday morning — that's air temperature, not counting the wind.
by Andrew Krueger

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Federal shutdown affected probe into unique bovine TB case

Federal shutdown affected probe into unique bovine TB case

Chances are low the situation will imperil other cattle herds or people, particularly since the herd in southeastern North Dakota's Sargent County has been quarantined.

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Workers still cautious as post-shutdown government reopens

Workers still cautious as post-shutdown government reopens

"You can only be so happy because you just have to know that it could happen again," said Rachel Malcom, whose husband serves in the Coast Guard in Rhode Island.
by Associated Press

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Rodriguez continues conviction, death sentence appeal in Sjodin case

Rodriguez continues conviction, death sentence appeal in Sjodin case

Attorneys working to overturn the death sentence of Alfonso Rodriguez Jr. will begin to present evidence regarding his mental capacity this week in a Fargo courtroom.
by Dan Gunderson

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Winter storm update, heaviest snow band; coldest temps since 1996 on Wednesday?

Winter storm update, heaviest snow band; coldest temps since 1996 on Wednesday?

We have some Sunday morning sunshine, but there’s still a winter storm headed toward Minnesota. Snow will move into far western Minnesota later this Sunday morning, then spread across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin during the afternoon and early evening hours. Snow continues tonight into early Monday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s North American…
by Ron Trenda

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Snowstorm update; extremely cold temps and wind chills this week

Snowstorm update; extremely cold temps and wind chills this week

Here’s a Sunday morning snowstorm update. Snow will move into western Minnesota later this Sunday morning, then spread across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin during the afternoon and early evening hours. Snow continues tonight into early Monday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s North American Mesoscale forecast model shows the potential snow pattern from Sunday…
by Ron Trenda

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'99 Nights in Logar' is an Afghan adventure told in nested stories

'99 Nights in Logar' is an Afghan adventure told in nested stories

The novel is a coming-of-age journey, about a young boy chasing after a runaway dog. Author Jamil Jan Kochai says he hopes the book will counter some American misconceptions about Afghanistan.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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Sulky, cynical 'Murderbot' is one of sci-fi's most human characters

Sulky, cynical 'Murderbot' is one of sci-fi's most human characters

In 'All Systems Red,' Martha Wells hides a delicate, nuanced, character-driven story under a veneer of robot fights and space murder -- and the titular Murderbot is the character doing the driving.
by Jason Sheehan

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Dyslexia made Henry Winkler feel 'stupid' for years. Now, he's a best-selling author

Dyslexia made Henry Winkler feel 'stupid' for years. Now, he's a best-selling author

The Emmy-winning actor is lesser known for his work writing for children. But he calls his book series, about the adventures and struggles of a dyslexic child, his proudest accomplishment.
by Emma Bowman

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Craig vows to work to prevent another government shutdown

Craig vows to work to prevent another government shutdown

Border security and immigration policy were front and center on Saturday as Rep. Angie Craig faced her constituents in a public forum for the first time since she took office.
by Tim Nelson

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Gallery: Can't freeze out Frostival in Fargo, Moorhead

Gallery: Can't freeze out Frostival in Fargo, Moorhead

Even with near-zero temperatures, the Frostival in Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead returned for its fourth year to celebrate fun in the cold.
by Matt Mikus

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