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Stories from December 5, 2021

Thomas Gavin might be America's most prolific artifact thief — but the jig is up

Thomas Gavin might be America's most prolific artifact thief — but the jig is up

Thomas Gavin went on a tear in the 1960s and '70s, hitting nearly a dozen museums on the East Coast. He mostly stole antique firearms and stashed them in his hideout — a barn in rural Pennsylvania.
by Gabe O'Connor and Sarah Handel

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Fauci says early reports encouraging about omicron variant

Fauci says early reports encouraging about omicron variant

Dr. Anthony Fauci said scientists need more information before drawing conclusions about omicron's severity. But reports from South Africa, where it’s becoming the dominant strain, suggest that hospitalization rates have not increased alarmingly.
by The Associated Press

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Lions earn first win of season with last-second victory over Vikings

Lions earn first win of season with last-second victory over Vikings

The Lions finally found a victory when Jared Goff threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown as time expired, lifting previously winless Detroit to a 29-27 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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Hundreds of crashes, spinouts reported on snowy highways in Minnesota

Hundreds of crashes, spinouts reported on snowy highways in Minnesota

The State Patrol reported that from 5 p.m. Saturday through 11 a.m. Sunday, there were 261 crashes on Minnesota highways along with 115 vehicle spinouts and four jackknifed semis.
by MPR News Staff

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Granddaughter of cult leader tells her story of escape in 'Sex Cult Nun'

Granddaughter of cult leader tells her story of escape in 'Sex Cult Nun'

Faith Jones, a successful lawyer, is the granddaughter of David Berg, founder of The Family. She tells of how she was raised in the cult from infancy until managing to leave it in her early 20s.
by Ilana Masad

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Bob Dole, longtime GOP senator and 1996 presidential nominee, dies at 98

Bob Dole, longtime GOP senator and 1996 presidential nominee, dies at 98

Dole was in many ways the embodiment of the World War II generation in Congress. He was seriously injured in combat. But despite losing the use of his right arm, he got through law school and became a prosecutor, state legislator, representative and U.S. senator.
by Mara Liasson

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Winter storm bringing heavy snow to northern Minn.; winds ramp up today

Winter storm bringing heavy snow to northern Minn.; winds ramp up today

A winter storm will continue to drop heavy snow in portions of northern Minnesota and parts of northwestern Wisconsin Sunday and Sunday evening.. We have the forecast details, including the arctic blast that arrives overnight and lingers through Monday.
by Ron Trenda

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Outside investigator to probe Michigan school's actions prior to shooting

Outside investigator to probe Michigan school's actions prior to shooting

A third party will investigate events at Oxford High School that occurred before a school shooting that left four students dead and six other students and a teacher wounded, the Michigan district's superintendent said.
by The Associated Press

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Snowfall reports from around Minnesota

Snowfall reports from around Minnesota

Many parts of northern Minnesota are reporting more than a foot of snow from the winter storm that moved across the region over the weekend. Here’s a roundup of snowfall reports as of 1:45 p.m. Monday.
by Andrew Krueger

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Heavy snow northeastern Minnesota Sunday; winds pick up Sunday p.m.

Heavy snow northeastern Minnesota Sunday; winds pick up Sunday p.m.

Minimal additional snow is expected Sunday in the metro area, but heavy snow will linger in northeastern Minnesota. We have the updated forecast plus warnings.
by Ron Trenda

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