Stories from November 20, 2022

Bright Monday; light rain-snow mix possible Thanksgiving Day
Monday is looking fairly pleasant, then temps creep upward toward midweek. We take a look at travel weather leading up to Thanksgiving.
DNR to expand list of prohibited species in Minnesota
The Minnesota DNR wants to expand the list of prohibited invasive species. Thirteen species or species groups have been identified as high risk. The agency is currently taking public comment on the proposal. 
Did the world make progress on climate change? Here's what was decided at global talks
Delegates reached a last-minute deal to pay vulnerable countries for damages caused by climate change. But the final agreement does not put humanity on track to avoid catastrophic warming.
Sensing an imminent breakdown, communities mourn a bygone Twitter
As Twitter employees exit the company in droves, people are eulogizing all that was good and bad about the platform before Elon Musk took it over.
Sunday brings lighter winds, warmer temps, plenty of sun
Sunday will be much nicer than Saturday. We’ll have reasonable afternoon temps, and winds will be much lighter than the gusty winds that we saw Saturday.
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar begins, warts and all
Ever since FIFA awarded the world's biggest sporting event to Qatar in 2010, the soccer tournament has been clouded by bribery, migrant deaths and questions about the country's human rights record.
Favorite family recipes and the stories that make them memorable
We all have that one dish that excites our palates and calls to mind special memories with Mom, Dad, Grandma or a favorite aunt who created delicious, comforting dishes.
How Russia is weaponizing the Ukrainian winter
Ukraine says Russia is using the cold as a weapon against Ukrainians, by targeting the country's ability to heat and power homes. Repair crews are struggling to restore power to damaged areas.
How monoclonal antibodies lost the fight with new COVID variants
The treatments were highly popular earlier in the pandemic. One by one, they got knocked out by more convenient, less expensive treatment options, and new COVID variants.
Flakes possible late Saturday night;  temps rebound on Sunday
Our January-like temps are on the way out, and temps this coming week will edge closer to normal. We have details on that, plus who will have a chance of flakes late Saturday night and early on Sunday.