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Stories from January 18, 2020

Arctic chill on Sunday, with light snow to the north

We’ll have arctic chill on Sunday, but a January thaw arrives in a few days. We have details on our temperature valleys and peaks over the next few days, plus our best chances for snow.
by Ron Trenda

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Trump team, House managers trade sharp views on impeachment

Trump team, House managers trade sharp views on impeachment

President Trump's legal team issued a fiery response ahead of opening arguments in his impeachment trial Saturday while House Democrats laid out their case in forceful fashion, saying the president had betrayed public trust with behavior that was the “worst nightmare" of the founding fathers.
by The Associated Press

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Mexico blocks hundreds of migrants from crossing border span

Mexico blocks hundreds of migrants from crossing border span

Mexican authorities closed a border entry point in southern Mexico on Saturday after hundreds of Central American migrants tried to push their way across a bridge spanning the Suchiate River between Mexico and Guatemala.
by The Associated Press

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Gun-rights activists gear up for show of force in Virginia

Gun-rights activists gear up for show of force in Virginia

Police are scouring the internet for clues about plans for mayhem, workers are putting up chain link holding pens around Virginia's Capitol Square, and one lawmaker even plans to hide in a safe house in advance of what's expected to be an unprecedented show of force by gun-rights activists on Monday.
by The Associated Press

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Harry and Meghan 'no longer working members of the Royal Family,' palace says

Harry and Meghan 'no longer working members of the Royal Family,' palace says

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will also stop receiving public funds for royal duties, Buckingham Palace said. Harry, Meghan and Archie will remain "much loved members of my family," the queen said.
by Jason Breslow

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Thousands gather for Women's March rallies across the U.S.

Thousands gather for Women's March rallies across the U.S.

Thousands gathered in cities across the country Saturday as part of the nationwide Women's March rallies focused on issues such as climate change, pay equity, reproductive rights and immigration.
by The Associated Press

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A mayor in Norway's Arctic looks to China to reinvent his frontier town

A mayor in Norway's Arctic looks to China to reinvent his frontier town

Melting ice means more ships are traversing polar shipping lanes, so Rune Rafaelsen wants Chinese investors to help turn the small town of Kirkenes into a major logistics hub. But doubters abound.
by Jackie Northam

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Scientists seek rare species survivors in wake of Australia wildfires

Scientists seek rare species survivors in wake of Australia wildfires

Australia’s unprecedented wildfire season has so far killed — by one estimate — more than a billion wild animals. Scientists fear some of the island continent’s unique and colorful species may not recover. For others, they are trying to throw lifelines.
by The Associated Press

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Fierce winds cause whiteout conditions in parts of western Minn. and far southern Minn.

Blizzard warnings continue this Saturday across western Minnesota and far southern Minnesota, with winter storm warnings elsewhere, including the Twin Cities. Fierce winds will cause whiteout conditions in some areas to the west and far south. Very cold air is spreading across Minnesota, and it’ll linger through Sunday. We have all the details.
by Ron Trenda

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In one community, Meals on Wheels serves up breakfast, lunch and conversation at its own diner

In one community, Meals on Wheels serves up breakfast, lunch and conversation at its own diner

Meals on Wheels usually means home delivery or lunch at a senior center. But at a new project in Vancouver, Wash., it's a retro-hip neighborhood diner where seniors can get eggs, coffee and conversation.
by Deena Prichep

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Indiana's oldest state worker is retiring at 102: 'I've been a pretty lucky guy'

Indiana's oldest state worker is retiring at 102: 'I've been a pretty lucky guy'

Bob Vollmer, a land surveyor for nearly six decades, tells NPR he's got new projects in mind — like building a pool. And he's got some advice: "If anybody does anything for you ... say thank you."
by Colin Dwyer

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MPR News Update for Jan. 18, 2020

MPR News Update for Jan. 18, 2020

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Snow reports from around Minnesota

Snow reports from around Minnesota

Snow totals from across Minnesota and surrounding states, as reported by weather spotters and relayed by the National Weather Service as of 5:50 p.m. Saturday.
by Andrew Krueger

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Icy roads lead to hundreds of crashes in Minnesota; arctic air sweeping across the state

Icy roads lead to hundreds of crashes in Minnesota; arctic air sweeping across the state

Icy roads and blowing snow led to hundreds of crashes on Minnesota highways Saturday, while another blast of arctic air swept across the state. Snow emergencies go into effect Saturday night for St. Paul and Minneapolis.
by Andrew Krueger

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Periods of snow, as winds ramp up; blizzard conditions western Minn. and parts of the south

The heaviest snow from this storm is over, but some periods of snow will continue this morning, with a bit of freezing drizzle possible too. Periods of snow linger into afternoon in the north. Winds ramp up today. White-out conditions are possible in open areas, especially in western Minnesota and parts of southern Minnesota.
by Ron Trenda

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'Little Gods' reminds us some questions are better left unasked

'Little Gods' reminds us some questions are better left unasked

Meng Jin's new novel shows us a complex woman through the eyes of her husband, her daughter, and her daughter's nanny — all of whom see different, sometimes contradictory facets of her character.
by Gabino Iglesias

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Man charged in hit-and-run death at Blaine Target

A man who was run over and killed in a Target parking lot on Wednesday in Blaine had been attempting to recover items stolen from his St. Paul business, according to criminal charges filed against the driver.
by MPR News Staff

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Ordinance would ban fur sales in Minneapolis

Ordinance would ban fur sales in Minneapolis

Council members Alondra Cano and Cam Gordon signaled their intent to bring a fur ban ordinance before their colleagues later this month.
by Matt Sepic

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Authorities say missing woman with dementia found safe

Authorities say missing woman with dementia found safe

Authorities say a Twin Cities woman with dementia who went missing Thursday was located safely on Friday night.
by MPR News Staff

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