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Stories from December 4, 2021

Heavy snow northern Minnesota Saturday night and Sunday; then windy and colder

Heavy snow northern Minnesota Saturday night and Sunday; then windy and colder

Heavy snow and gusty winds will spread across northern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin from late Saturday night into Sunday. We have the updated snow forecasts for Minnesota and western Wisconsin, plus a look at Monday’s arctic cold.
by Ron Trenda

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CNN fires Chris Cuomo for helping brother amid scandal

CNN fires Chris Cuomo for helping brother amid scandal

CNN fired anchor Chris Cuomo on Saturday after details emerged about how he assisted his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as the politician faced sexual harassment allegations earlier this year.
by The Associated Press

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More omicron cases detected in U.S. as hospitals strain under virus surge

More omicron cases detected in U.S. as hospitals strain under virus surge

The number of states reporting cases of the omicron variant is growing, with Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Washington state announcing their first cases Saturday — a day after New Jersey, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Maryland reported their first confirmed cases.
by The Associated Press

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Biden, Putin set video call Tuesday as Ukraine tensions grow

Biden, Putin set video call Tuesday as Ukraine tensions grow

Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin will speak in a video call Tuesday, the White House and Kremlin said, as tensions between the United States and Russia escalate over a Russian troop buildup on the Ukrainian border that's seen as a sign of a potential invasion.
by The Associated Press

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When making music breaks your body

When making music breaks your body

An arthritis diagnosis means the latest album by the San Francisco Bay Area band The Dodos is likely its last. It is a striking reminder of the oft-overlooked physical strains of music careers.
by Grayson Haver Currin

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Winter storm will dump heavy snow in northern Minnesota Saturday night into Sunday night

Winter storm will dump heavy snow in northern Minnesota Saturday night into Sunday night

A winter storm will bring heavy snow and fierce winds to northern Minnesota and parts of northwestern Wisconsin Saturday night through Sunday night. We have the updated snow forecast, plus a look at arctic chill for Monday.
by Ron Trenda

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2 cousins celebrate their childhood neighborhood in 'Dream Street'

2 cousins celebrate their childhood neighborhood in 'Dream Street'

Meet Mr. Sidney, who's always sharply dressed. Belle, who catches butterflies in jar. And the Hat Lady, Ms. Sarah. They're just some of the residents of Dream Street, the best street in the world.
by Samantha Balaban

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Her mother went missing 22 years ago. Now she finds comfort in the past and future

Her mother went missing 22 years ago. Now she finds comfort in the past and future

The disappearance of Carolyn DeFord's mother is among countless cases of missing Indigenous women. Without closure, DeFord continues to grieve. But she told StoryCorps that a special memory and a new grandson give her hope.
by Jo Corona and Emma Bowman

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5 in California test positive for omicron variant; cases linked to Wisconsin wedding

5 in California test positive for omicron variant; cases linked to Wisconsin wedding

At least five people in northern California have tested positive for the omicron variant of the coronavirus, and the outbreak is linked to a wedding in Wisconsin last month, public health officials said Friday.
by The Associated Press

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Winter storm will hit northern Minnesota this weekend

Winter storm will hit northern Minnesota this weekend

A winter storm takes aim at northern Minnesota Saturday evening through Sunday. We have the latest info.
by Ron Trenda

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Bond set at combined $1M after parents of Michigan school shooting suspect enter pleas

Bond set at combined $1M after parents of Michigan school shooting suspect enter pleas

A judge imposed a combined $1 million bond Saturday for the parents of the Michigan teen charged with killing four students at Oxford High School, hours after police said they were caught hiding in a Detroit commercial building.
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