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Stories from February 18, 2023

Mild Sunday temps in most areas; Periods of snow on Monday

Mild Sunday temps in most areas; Periods of snow on Monday

Above-normal temperatures will linger into Monday in many areas. We’ll see snow at times on Monday, then periods of heavy snow are possible Tuesday night into Wednesday and Thursday.
by Ron Trenda

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Fond remembrances for Jimmy Carter after entering hospice

Fond remembrances for Jimmy Carter after entering hospice

Well-wishes and fond remembrances for former President Jimmy Carter were pouring in a day after he entered hospice care at his home in Georgia. Among those paying homage Sunday was his niece, who noted the legacy of the 39th president at the small Baptist church in Plains, Georgia, where Carter taught Sunday school for decades.
by The Associated Press

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Ukraine invasion reshaped global alliances, renewed fears

Ukraine invasion reshaped global alliances, renewed fears

The fighting has reshaped global alliances, renewed old anxieties and breathed new life into NATO and the bond between Europe and the United States.
by The Associated Press

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Mild weekend temps; Update on who will see some snow Sunday and Monday

Mild weekend temps; Update on who will see some snow Sunday and Monday

We’ll enjoy mild temperatures this weekend. Snow chances stay mainly north Saturday night and Sunday, then many more locations will see periods of snow on Monday. We have details on that, plus a peek at the potential midweek snowstorm.
by Ron Trenda

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The U.S. says Russian actions in Ukraine are 'crimes against humanity'

The U.S. says Russian actions in Ukraine are 'crimes against humanity'

Speaking at the annual Munich Security Conference, Vice President Harris said Russian forces have been documented committing acts of murder, sexual assault, torture and deportation.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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Mild weekend temps; Snow chance far northern Minnesota Sat. night/early Sunday

Portions of northwestern and central Minnesota have areas of fog this morning, but most of Minnesota and western Wisconsin will have pleasant weather as we start the weekend. Far northern Minnesota may see some flakes overnight and into Sunday morning. We have your weekend forecast details.
by Ron Trenda

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Compare the election-fraud claims Fox News aired with what its stars knew

Compare the election-fraud claims Fox News aired with what its stars knew

After the 2020 election, Fox News repeatedly aired claims of election fraud even though its stars and executives said, behind the scenes, those claims were "ludicrous," "bs" and "nonsense."
by Mary Yang

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Ask a Bookseller: 'River, Sing Me Home'

Yani Rodriguez of Copperfish Books in Punta Gordo, Fla., was quick to share her staff pick with Ask a Bookseller. She loves the historical fiction novel “River, Sing Me Home,” by Eleanor Shearer.
by Emily Bright

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North Dakota moves to curb trans identity in data, minors

The North Dakota House passed gender-related bills Friday that would omit transgender identity from state data collection and criminalize health care providers who give gender-affirming care to minors.
by The Associated Press

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Study: Harmful algae blooms like it hot, but can occur in cold water

Study: Harmful algae blooms like it hot, but can occur in cold water

A new study finds that harmful algae blooms — typically associated with warm water temperatures — can also occur in cooler conditions, even under ice.
by Dan Kraker

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Mild weekend temps; Sunday flakes in parts of northern Minnesota

Mild weekend temps; Sunday flakes in parts of northern Minnesota

Above-normal temps are on tap for the weekend. Northern Minnesota has the best chance of Sunday flakes, then another batch of snow arrives on Monday.
by Ron Trenda

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