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Stories from January 2, 2021

Dense fog in some areas Sat. night and Sun. a.m.; mild highs

There’s fog in the forecast for many areas Saturday evening into Sunday morning. We have details on which areas could see dense fog and freezing fog. We also look at snow chances and temps for the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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Struggling to discuss tough topics with a kid? Here are books that might help

Struggling to discuss tough topics with a kid? Here are books that might help

If you feel daunted by the responsibility of shepherding a child through difficult times, don't feel alone: "I'm afraid of those moments as a parent, too," says picture book author Matt de la Peña.
by Audie Cornish

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New COVID-19 variant spreads to dozens of countries

New COVID-19 variant spreads to dozens of countries

The coronavirus variant that was first spotted last month in the U.K. has now spread to dozens of countries, likely passed on by infected people who traveled around the world and unknowingly brought the virus with them.
by Matthew S. Schwartz

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More GOP lawmakers enlist in Trump effort to undo Biden win

More GOP lawmakers enlist in Trump effort to undo Biden win

A growing number of Republican lawmakers are joining President Donald Trump's extraordinary effort to overturn the election, pledging to reject the results when Congress meets next week to count the Electoral College votes and certify President-elect Joe Biden's win.
by The Associated Press

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The new year will bring more transparency in hospital prices

The new year will bring more transparency in hospital prices

A new federal health care rule requires hospitals to publicly post prices for every service they offer, and break down those prices by component and procedure.
by Scott Simon

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Areas of fog, with mild afternoon temps this weekend

Fog lingers in parts of Minnesota this morning; we have the updated advisories. Mild (for January) highs are expected much of the coming week. We’ll look at that, plus the updated Minnesota snow depth map.
by Ron Trenda

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'Where are the women?': Uncovering the lost works of female Renaissance artists

'Where are the women?': Uncovering the lost works of female Renaissance artists

A nonprofit has identified 2,000 works by women artists — art that had been gathering dust in Italy's public museums and in damp churches. It's also supported restoration of 70 works from the 16th to 20th centuries.
by Sylvia Poggioli

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Texas judge dismisses suit aimed at overturning election

A federal judge on Friday dismissed a last-gasp lawsuit led by a House Republican that aimed to give Vice President Mike Pence the power to overturn the results of the presidential election won by Joe Biden when Congress formally counts the Electoral College votes next week.
by The Associated Press

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Jan. 2 update on COVID-19 in MN: Uptick in average daily case counts

Jan. 2 update on COVID-19 in MN: Uptick in average daily case counts

The average number of new COVID-19 cases reported each day in Minnesota steadily dropped through most of December. As the new year begins, though, that decline might be stalling.
by MPR News Staff

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After decades-long push, it's not clear who will bid in Arctic refuge oil lease sale

After decades-long push, it's not clear who will bid in Arctic refuge oil lease sale

There's little solid data on how much oil is under Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and lawsuits and market forces could dampen industry interest. Any leases would also face opposition from a Biden administration.
by Tegan Hanlon

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Mild Saturday temps, with morning fog

Dense fog advisories will continue in many areas until 10 a.m., and afternoon temps will be mild. We have the details.
by Ron Trenda

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Ask a Bookseller: 'Gods of the Upper Air'

Ask a Bookseller: 'Gods of the Upper Air'

The book explores the work of Franz Boaz, founder of cultural anthropology, and a circle of women scientists whose work 100 years ago helped inform our notions of identity today.
by Emily Bright

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