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Stories from February 3, 2019

More Democrats press Virginia governor to resign

More Democrats press Virginia governor to resign

Gov. Ralph Northam has so far resisted widespread calls for him to step down after the revelation of a racist photo on his 1984 medical yearbook page.
by Rebecca Ellis

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Buddy Holly's hometown looks back, 60 years after 'The Day the Music Died'

Buddy Holly's hometown looks back, 60 years after 'The Day the Music Died'

"He sang strictly country," said Larry Byers, a former DJ in Lubbock, Texas, who heard Buddy Holly's early performances. "Until he saw Elvis Presley and decided that maybe he should change his style a bit."
by Betsy Blaney

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Pentagon sending another 3,750 troops to Southwest border

Pentagon sending another 3,750 troops to Southwest border

The Pentagon said Sunday it will send 3,750 more troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to put up another 150 miles of concertina wire and provide other support for Customs and Border Protection.
by Associated Press

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Ice is forming - but no access to Apostle Islands ice caves, yet

Ice is forming - but no access to Apostle Islands ice caves, yet

Last week's cold snap helped form a lot more ice on Lake Superior — but access to the well-known mainland ice caves at Wisconsin's Apostle Islands National Lakeshore remains closed.
by Andrew Krueger

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University of Minnesota delays decision to rename buildings

University of Minnesota delays decision to rename buildings

The University of Minnesota still seems to be months away from deciding what to do with four campus buildings named after controversial figures.
by Associated Press

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MnDOT says new snow fencing is paying dividends this winter

MnDOT says new snow fencing is paying dividends this winter

During the first storms of the season, from December into early January, the Minnesota Department of Transportation said there was a noticeable decrease in crashes in areas where the new fencing is located.
by Andrew Krueger

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Wintry mix Sunday evening into early Monday; heavy snow in northern Minnesota

Wintry mix Sunday evening into early Monday; heavy snow in northern Minnesota

Parts of northern Minnesota will see heavy snow Sunday evening into Monday, while a wintry mix of light rain/light freezing rain, sleet and light snow moves across central and southern Minnesota. The wintry mix is expected to bring an icy glaze to untreated roads, streets and sidewalks. The big picture The National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
by Ron Trenda

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Football fans: How your team plays can sway what you eat

Football fans: How your team plays can sway what you eat

For serious fans, it's not just bragging rights on the line: Waistlines are, too. Research suggests whether our team wins or loses can alter how we enjoy food, and how much we eat - even the day after.
by Maria Godoy

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Foggy Sunday; wintry mix to snow Sunday evening into Monday, with heavy snow staying north

Foggy Sunday; wintry mix to snow Sunday evening into Monday, with heavy snow staying north

One year ago today was the Saturday before the Super Bowl. There was some nice fluffy snow that day as multiple festivities took place in downtown Minneapolis: At times during the 1 to 2 inch snowfall it looked like a beautiful snow globe. Super Bowl Sunday was sunny and very cold, so visitors had a…
by Ron Trenda

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Fog lingers; wintry mix to snow Sunday evening into Monday

Fog lingers; wintry mix to snow Sunday evening into Monday

Many Minnesota and western Wisconsin residents are waking up to dense fog this Sunday. The fog will linger much of the day in southern Minnesota, but it’s expected to diminish a bit elsewhere. A dense fog advisory covers much of Minnesota and Wisconsin: The Twin Cities metro area remains in a dense fog advisory until…
by Ron Trenda

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