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Stories from January 2, 2023

Winter storm brings ice, heavy snow Monday night into Wednesday

Winter storm brings ice, heavy snow Monday night into Wednesday

A wintry mix of snow and freezing rain showers develop Monday night into Tuesday with the heaviest snow falling Tuesday. Snow showers will linger into early Thursday, making this a prolonged event.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Here's what 2023 has in store, as predicted by experts in 1923

Here's what 2023 has in store, as predicted by experts in 1923

A researcher collected century-old newspaper clippings with predictions in fields ranging from public health to beauty to transportation. Some have proven more accurate than others.
by Rachel Treisman

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In 2nd inaugural, Walz vows end to ‘era of gridlock’

In 2nd inaugural, Walz vows end to ‘era of gridlock’

Gov. Tim Walz stepped into his second term Monday alongside DFL party allies, pledging that a unified government will usher in bold change.
by Brian Bakst

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How Lizzo defined our present moment with 'About Damn Time'

How Lizzo defined our present moment with 'About Damn Time'

Lizzo’s “About Damn Time” was for all of us. That is probably why The Current’s listeners chose it as the No. 1 song of the Top 89 of 2022.

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Three Black women make Minnesota Senate history

Three Black women make Minnesota Senate history

Coming up on at 9 a.m. on Monday, we listen back to MPR News host Angela Davis’s conversation with the three Black women elected to the state senate. They talk about what drew them to politics, their goals for the upcoming term and the perspective they’ll bring to the chamber.
by Angela Davis, Samantha Matsumoto and Matthew Alvarez

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Large, messy winter storm getting closer

Large, messy winter storm getting closer

A major winter storm will gradually spread a wintry mix into southern Minnesota on Monday followed by wet snow mainly farther north. Light snow could linger well into Wednesday.
by Bill Endersen

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Time is fleeting. Here's how to stay on track with New Year's goals

Time is fleeting. Here's how to stay on track with New Year's goals

As we dive into another new year of resolutions, managing time is the key to success. And learning to organize our time around our goals may mean saying 'no' to activities that don't align.
by Allison Aubrey

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President Biden has made choosing diverse federal judges a priority

President Biden has made choosing diverse federal judges a priority

He has set records in his first two years for the sheer numbers of jurists, dozens of them women. He helped confirm 11 Black women to the appeals courts, more than all other presidents combined.
by Carrie Johnson

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Large winter storm coming our way

Large winter storm coming our way

A winter storm will gradually spread freezing rain, sleet and snow into Minnesota on Monday. Snow should fall well into Wednesday.
by Bill Endersen

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A woman accused Steven Tyler of sexually assaulting her in the 1970s

A woman accused Steven Tyler of sexually assaulting her in the 1970s

A 65-year-old said she first met and was sexually assaulted by the Aerosmith frontman when she was 16, according to a new lawsuit filed under a California law that extended the statute of limitations.
by Emma Bowman

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Rodgers, Packers rout Vikings 41-17, control playoff fate

Rodgers, Packers rout Vikings 41-17, control playoff fate

Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score, and the Green Bay Packers continued their improbable playoff push by shutting down Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings in a 41-17 blowout. 
by The Associated Press

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