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Stories from December 25, 2021

Winter storm will begin Sunday evening in many areas

Winter storm will begin Sunday evening in many areas

A winter storm is headed our way for Sunday afternoon/evening into Sunday night and early Monday. We have the forecast details for Sunday and the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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La Palma's volcanic eruption is officially over, but its devastating toll lingers

La Palma's volcanic eruption is officially over, but its devastating toll lingers

Authorities on the Canary Islands have declared an eruption that started in September officially finished, following 10 days of no lava flows, seismic activity or significant sulfur dioxide emissions.
by The Associated Press

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Flight cancellations drag on as airlines are short-staffed on holiday weekend

Flight cancellations drag on as airlines are short-staffed on holiday weekend

Airlines continued to cancel hundreds of flights Saturday due to staffing issues tied to COVID-19, disrupting holiday celebrations during one of the busiest travel times of the year. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport reported more than 30 canceled flights.
by The Associated Press

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Historic Duluth Armory could soon hear music once again

Historic Duluth Armory could soon hear music once again

The historic Duluth Armory is on the cusp of being reborn. The Armory Arts and Music Center has teamed up with Minneapolis-based Sherman Associates on a $25 million plan to restore the building and repurpose it as a mixed-use commercial and artistic space.
by Dan Kraker

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On Christmas, pope prays for pandemic's end, peace dialogues

On Christmas, pope prays for pandemic's end, peace dialogues

Pope Francis prayed Saturday for an end to the coronavirus pandemic, using his Christmas Day address to urge health care for all, vaccines for the poor and for dialogue to prevail in resolving the world’s conflicts.
by The Associated Press

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4 of the biggest archeological advancements of 2021 — including one 'game changer'

4 of the biggest archeological advancements of 2021 — including one 'game changer'

Global lockdowns and political strife made it a tough year for archaeologists, at least in terms of getting out to excavation sites. But while there was less time spent digging, 2021 was still a good year in archaeology.
by Michael Levitt

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Marines on snowmobiles help Santa in Alaska's remote Arctic

Marines on snowmobiles help Santa in Alaska's remote Arctic

Marines on snowmobiles helped Santa this month while delivering toys to boys and girls in Alaska's Arctic. Their joyful job was part of the Toys for Tots program run by the Marine Corps and a nonprofit foundation.
by The Associated Press

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Space telescope launched on daring quest to behold 1st stars

Space telescope launched on daring quest to behold 1st stars

The world’s largest and most powerful space telescope rocketed away Saturday on a high-stakes quest to behold light from the first stars and galaxies, and scour the universe for hints of life.
by The Associated Press

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