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Stories from February 24, 2019

Curtain set to go up on a host-less but drama-filled Oscars

Curtain set to go up on a host-less but drama-filled Oscars

A winter of discontent for the Academy Awards will culminate Sunday in an Oscar ceremony that may lack a host but isn't missing intrigue.
by Associated Press

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Snow and wind reports from across Minnesota

Snow and wind reports from across Minnesota

While snow totals outside of southeast Minnesota are not particularly heavy, the gusty northwest winds have created significant snowdrifts along rural highways.
by Andrew Krueger

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Relentless February continues; and will continue into March

Relentless February continues; and will continue into March

Blizzard warnings for central to west central and southwestern Minnesota will end at 6 p.m. on Sunday while they will continue for south central and southeastern Minnesota along with west central Wisconsin until 9 p.m.
by Bill Endersen

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After 2016 election results, popular vote movement gains momentum in states

After 2016 election results, popular vote movement gains momentum in states

Democrats in Colorado and New Mexico are pushing ahead with legislation to pledge their 14 collective electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote -- no matter who wins each state.
by Sam Brasch

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Pope vows to end abuse cover-ups, but survivors disappointed by summit

Pope vows to end abuse cover-ups, but survivors disappointed by summit

Pope Francis closed out his summit on preventing clergy sex abuse by vowing to confront abusers with "the wrath of God." But his failure to offer a concrete action plan to hold bishops accountable when they failed to protect their flocks from predators disappointed survivors.
by Associated Press

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Unclaimed $1.5B jackpot mystery: Winner died? Ticket lost?

Unclaimed $1.5B jackpot mystery: Winner died? Ticket lost?

Nearly everyone in one small South Carolina town has a theory for the city's billion-dollar mystery: Who won the $1.5 billion Mega Millions jackpot announced last October?
by Associated Press

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Winds howl and temps fall; amazing February snow stats

Winds howl and temps fall; amazing February snow stats

Window-rattling winds will linger across Minnesota and western Wisconsin through Sunday afternoon. Blowing and drifting snow will severely reduce visibilities and make travel difficult in much of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Big picture The accumulating snow has ended in many areas, but snow continues into this afternoon in much of northeastern Minnesota and northern Wisconsin. The National…
by Ron Trenda

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Howling winds today, with blowing and drifting snow

Howling winds today, with blowing and drifting snow

The accumulating snow is pretty much over in the Twin Cities, now the window-rattling winds will re-distribute it. Blowing and drifting snow will severely reduce visibilities across most of Minnesota and Wisconsin today.  Wisconsin and northeastern Minnesota will see some additional snow. Big picture The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s North American Mesoscale forecast model…
by Ron Trenda

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She designed Wakanda - and might win an Oscar for it

She designed Wakanda - and might win an Oscar for it

Hannah Beachler is the first African-American to be nominated for an Academy Award for production design. Her work creating the cinematic world of Black Panther earned her the nod.
by Mandalit del Barco

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Minnesotans make strong showing at American Birkebeiner

Minnesotans make strong showing at American Birkebeiner

A Minnesota native won the women's title Saturday at the American Birkebeiner cross-country ski race in Northwestern Wisconsin. Minnesota skiers finished second and third in the men's race.
by Andrew Krueger

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