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Stories from November 21, 2021

Sunday wind gust of 54 mph at MSP; a cool Monday, then temps rebound

Sunday wind gust of 54 mph at MSP; a cool Monday, then temps rebound

Our Sunday featured window-rattling winds. We have details on those wind gusts, plus a look at the much lighter winds that are on tap for Monday. You’ll be happy to hear that the weather this week looks good for travelers.
by Ron Trenda

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U.S. emergency oil reserve is in the spotlight as gas prices climb

U.S. emergency oil reserve is in the spotlight as gas prices climb

The emergency oil reserve isn't intended to be tapped as a way to manage prices — it's supposed to manage major supply disruptions, which the market is not currently experiencing. But it is one of the few tools a president has to push oil prices down.
by Camila Domonoske

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Vikings beat Rodgers, Packers 34-31 on last-second FG

Vikings beat Rodgers, Packers 34-31 on last-second FG

Greg Joseph made a 29-yard field goal as time expired to give the Vikings a 34-31 victory over the Packers on Sunday, finishing a classic back-and-forth with Aaron Rodgers by making sure the three-time NFL MVP didn't get to touch the ball last.
by The Associated Press

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Adoptees express their fear, anger and insight on race during social unrest

Adoptees express their fear, anger and insight on race during social unrest

Raised, in many cases, by parents of a different race and nationality, adoptees have unique perspectives on race and racism in America that aren't heard often. In honor of National Adoption Month, NPR asked transracial and transnational adoptees to share their thoughts.
by Ashley Westerman and Amy Isackson

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Peterson rink earns Olympic women's curling berth

Peterson rink earns Olympic women's curling berth

Minnesotan Tabitha Peterson is heading back to the Olympics, and two men’s curling teams with ties to Minnesota — including the defending gold medal-winning Shuster rink — face off Sunday night for a trip to the Winter Games.
by The Associated Press

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Windy and colder Sunday afternoon; Gale warning for Lake Superior

Windy and colder Sunday afternoon; Gale warning for Lake Superior

A cold front is giving us strong winds and we’ll see falling afternoon temperatures. Parts of northern Minnesota will see some flakes. We have the forecast details, plus a look at the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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Olympic officials: Chinese tennis star Peng says she is safe

Olympic officials: Chinese tennis star Peng says she is safe

Missing Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai told Olympic officials in a video call from Beijing that she was safe and well, the International Olympic Committee said Sunday after Peng reappeared in public at a youth tournament in Beijing.
by The Associated Press

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Windy and colder this Sunday; light snow in parts of northern Minnesota

Windy and colder this Sunday; light snow in parts of northern Minnesota

A cold front will give us blustery winds and falling temps as it moves through Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The best chance of flakes will be in northern Minnesota.
by Ron Trenda

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This Thanksgiving, let science help you roast a tastier turkey

This Thanksgiving, let science help you roast a tastier turkey

The fundamental trouble with preparing turkey is rooted in its anatomy — you've got two different types of meat that need to hit two different internal temperatures. So how to solve this problem? Science to the rescue!
by Maria Godoy

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