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Stories from February 21, 2021

After days of power outages, some Texas residents now face huge electricity bills

After days of power outages, some Texas residents now face huge electricity bills

Texas allows companies to sell electricity through variable-rate plans. When the price of electricity skyrocketed last week, that meant exorbitant bills for many residents who had been trying to save money.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Feb. 21 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace stays relatively flat

Feb. 21 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace stays relatively flat

More than half of the new vaccinations reported Sunday in Minnesota were second doses, allowing people to complete their vaccinations. The number of people getting their first vaccine dose has been falling in recent days.
by MPR News Staff

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Sunday snow; mild start to the week

Sunday snow; mild start to the week

Our Sunday snow will be accompanied by milder temps. Temps will be even warmer on Monday. We have a snow update, plus a look at the coming week.
by Ron Trenda

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Ancient trees show when the Earth's magnetic field last flipped out

Ancient trees show when the Earth's magnetic field last flipped out

A precise record of the last major reversal of the Earth's magnetic poles can be found in ancient trees. Researchers say this event 42,000 years ago had a huge impact on the planet and ancient humans.
by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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Snow today, along with milder temps

Many spots will top 30 degrees this afternoon, and snow is in the forecast too. We have the details.
by Ron Trenda

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Access to Apostle Islands ice caves will remain closed this winter

Access to Apostle Islands ice caves will remain closed this winter

Officials at northern Wisconsin's Apostle Islands National Lakeshore say the park's famed Lake Superior ice caves will remain closed again this season because of poor ice conditions and the pandemic.
by Andrew Krueger

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Two Myanmar protesters killed by police gunfire

Riot police in Myanmar shot dead two anti-coup protesters and injured several others on Saturday, as security forces increased pressure on popular revolt against the military takeover.
by The Associated Press

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Spacecraft named for 'Hidden Figures' mathematician launches from Virginia

Spacecraft named for 'Hidden Figures' mathematician launches from Virginia

The supply ship is named for Katherine Johnson, a Black NASA mathematician portrayed in the 2016 film. It's bringing some 8,000 pounds of supplies and hardware to the International Space Station.
by Jason Slotkin

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Milder temps and some flakes on Sunday

We topped out in the 20s Saturday, but why stop there? Many areas will reach the lower 30s on Sunday and Monday will be even warmer. We have details on that, plus a look at the Sunday snow forecast.
by Ron Trenda

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