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Stories from January 8, 2023

Cousins dominates first half as Vikings beat Bears 29-13

Cousins dominates first half as Vikings beat Bears 29-13

Kirk Cousins threw for 225 yards and a touchdown in the first half and watched the rest of the way as the NFC North champion Minnesota Vikings tuned up for the playoffs by beating the Chicago Bears 29-13.
by The Associated Press

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Security forces regain control after Bolsonaro supporters storm Brazil's Congress

Security forces regain control after Bolsonaro supporters storm Brazil's Congress

Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro who refuse to accept his electoral defeat have stormed Congress, the Supreme Court and presidential palace, just a week after the inauguration of his leftist rival, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
by The Associated Press

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Mild temps this week; January is warmer than normal

Mild temps this week; January is warmer than normal

Milder temps are on tap for the coming week. We have details on that, plus the potential for areas of freezing fog during the night-time and morning hours.
by Ron Trenda

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Areas of freezing fog early Sunday, then sun and patchy clouds

Areas of freezing fog early Sunday, then sun and patchy clouds

A few areas of fog and freezing fog are possible in Minnesota and western Wisconsin as we start our Sunday. We’ll have typical January temps this afternoon, with some sun.
by Ron Trenda

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Grant program to help young Minnesota farmers proves popular

Grant program to help young Minnesota farmers proves popular

A program to help new and emerging farmers buy land in Minnesota is proving very popular. The Down Payment Assistance Grant Program helps small farmers make a down payment on farmland.
by Dan Gunderson

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Dahlin, Olofsson help Sabres beat Wild 6-5 in OT

Dahlin, Olofsson help Sabres beat Wild 6-5 in OT

Rasmus Dahlin had two goals and three assists, Victor Olofsson also scored twice — including the winner with 18.3 seconds left in overtime — as the Buffalo Sabres beat the Minnesota Wild 6-5.
by The Associated Press

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‘Pelican Pete’ takes a trip to make way for dam removal

‘Pelican Pete’ takes a trip to make way for dam removal

The iconic concrete and steel statue has stood guard in Pelican Rapids since 1957. It was moved to a temporary perch while the aging dam is replaced with rock rapids, which will allow the Pelican River to flow more naturally.
by Kirsti Marohn

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The State Department will begin spelling Turkey as Türkiye

The State Department will begin spelling Turkey as Türkiye

The spelling change is a feat for the Turkish government that has been pushing for countries to recognize its Turkish name.
by Juliana Kim

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California braces for more storms as thousands are still without power

California braces for more storms as thousands are still without power

California braced for more stormy weather as rain began to sweep into the northern part the state and the San Francisco Bay area, raising the potential for road flooding, rising rivers and mudslides.
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