Stories from January 30, 2022

January 30, 2022 5:58 PM

Breezy and warmer Monday; NW Minn. will see snow and strong winds Monday night

Monday will be the warmest day of the week, but parts of northwestern Minnesota could see blizzard conditions Monday night. We take a look at the week ahead, which includes a midweek arctic blast.

by Ron Trenda

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January 30, 2022 3:32 PM

Teams are off and running in the Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

The 300-mile John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon kicked off Sunday morning from Billy's Bar near Duluth. The teams are headed to Grand Portage.

by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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January 30, 2022 12:29 PM

Northeast begins to dig out from blizzard that dropped two feet of snow in some spots

Snowfall totals eclipsed 30 inches in some areas of Massachusetts, while Boston tied its record for the most snow in a single day at just under two feet, according to the National Weather Service.

by Joe Hernandez

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January 30, 2022 12:01 PM

U.S. officials say Russia will face pressure at the U.N. over Ukraine

The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations says the U.N. Security Council will press Russia hard in a Monday session to discuss its massing of troops near Ukraine ahead of a possible invasion.

by The Associated Press

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January 30, 2022 10:30 AM

20s Sunday, then 30s Monday; Monday night snow in northern Minnesota

We’ll have quiet weather from Sunday afternoon through most of Monday. Wintry conditions return to northern Minnesota Monday night. We have a look at the week ahead, which includes a couple days of arctic cold.

by Ron Trenda

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January 30, 2022 7:12 AM

How a hyperactive cell in the brain might trigger Alzheimer's disease

Microglia are amoeba-like cells that scour the brain for injuries and invaders. But sometimes the usually helpful cells go into overdrive and damage the brain, researchers say.

by Bret Stetka

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January 30, 2022 7:03 AM

A bit cooler Sunday; passing flurry possible

Our Sunday will feature temps that are slightly below average, plus reasonable winds. Some people in Minnesota and western Wisconsin could see a passing flurry.

by Ron Trenda

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January 29, 2022 10:23 PM

North Korea tests longest-range missile since 2017

North Korea fired a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile into the sea, in an apparent attempt to pressure the Biden administration over long-stalled nuclear negotiations.

by The Associated Press

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January 29, 2022 6:04 PM

Quiet weather here; blizzard continues in New England Sat. night

We’ll have slightly cooler temps on Sunday, then temps rebound nicely on Monday. Arctic air returns midweek. We have details on all that, plus an update on the blizzard that’s lingering over much of New England this Saturday night.

by Ron Trenda