Stories from November 27, 2022

Bird flu outbreak drives Nebraska to cull 1.8 million more chickens
Over 50 million birds have already been killed nationwide as a result of this year's massive outbreak of the disease, which shows no signs of stopping.
Pop sensation Dua Lipa has been granted Albanian citizenship
President Bajram Begaj recognized Lipa, the daughter of Albanian immigrants, for her musical talents and contribution to spreading international awareness of Albania.
Jon Batiste to sing for Macron at Biden's 1st state dinner
Musician Jon Batiste is on tap to perform at President Joe Biden's first White House state dinner on Thursday, highlighting long-standing ties between the United States and France and honoring President Emmanuel Macron.
Pockets of shelling across Ukraine as wintry warfare looms
Officials say shelling by Russian forces has hit several areas in eastern and southern Ukraine overnight as utility crews continue a scramble to restore power, water and heating from widespread strikes. 
Morocco pulls off another World Cup upset, beats Belgium 2-0
Morocco pulled off another shock at the World Cup by beating Belgium 2-0 and leaving Kevin de Bruyne and the 2018 semifinalists in peril of a group-stage exit. 
A pleasant Sunday; Plowable snow will slow commutes on Tuesday
Most of Minnesota and western Wisconsin will have pleasant Sunday weather. Northern Minnesota could see some Monday flakes, but the main snow event this week will hit parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin on Tuesday.
Minnesota rallies late to beat Wisconsin 23-16, keep Axe
Athan Kaliakmanis connected with Le’Meke Brockington on a tiebreaking 45-yard touchdown with 3:40 remaining and Minnesota barely hung on in the final minute to beat Wisconsin 23-16 on Saturday.
Newborn among 7 dead in landslide on Italy's Ischia island
Search teams have recovered seven dead, including a 3-week-old infant, buried in mud and debris that hurtled down a mountainside and through a densely populated port city on the resort island of Ischia, officials said Sunday. 
Argentina-Mexico World Cup match brings people together in Minnetonka restaurant
More than 100 people filled the space at DelSur Empanadas Argentinas to watch the World Cup victory for Argentina 2-0 against Mexico. Fan support at DelSur favored the victors, but for many, the gathering at the Minnetonka restaurant was about more than a soccer game.
A pleasant Sunday; dry in most areas through Sunday night
We’ll see fairly typical late-November temps this Sunday. Dry weather is expected in most of Minnesota and western Wisconsin through Sunday night, then the north could see some flakes on Monday.
Goalless Mexico on brink of World Cup elimination
Mexico's inability to score — or stop Lionel Messi — has put the team on the edge of missing the knockout stage at the World Cup for the first time since 1978. Mexico has gone without a goal for 384 minutes since their second group stage match at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The scoring drought continued Saturday night with a 2-0 loss to Messi and Argentina.
New map restores Native names to northern Minnesota
The Bois Forte Band of Chippewa and the Ely Folk School have teamed up on a new map that restores more than 100 Ojibwe names to lakes, rivers and other significant places in northern Minnesota.
Frontier Airlines drops its customer service line
The budget airline says customers will no longer be able to call a live agent by phone. Frontier is encouraging customers to instead reach out by text, social media and WhatsApp.