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Stories from December 23, 2023

Rain Sunday into Christmas Day; snow or wintry mix in parts of Minnesota

Rain Sunday into Christmas Day; snow or wintry mix in parts of Minnesota

We’ll see plenty of rain from late Saturday night through Sunday and into Christmas Day. Parts of Minnesota will see a changeover to a wintry mix or snow. Record highs are on tap for Sunday.
by Ron Trenda

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Sled dog race postponed due to lack of snow

Sled dog race postponed due to lack of snow

The 65-mile race was originally scheduled for January 6 along the Gunflint Trail, but with recent warm forecasts, organizers say there will not be enough snow or ice.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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North Dakota lawmaker made homophobic remarks to officer during DUI stop, bodycam footage shows

North Dakota lawmaker made homophobic remarks to officer during DUI stop, bodycam footage shows

Police bodycam footage shows a North Dakota lawmaker making homophobic and anti-migrant remarks to an officer who arrested him on a charge of driving drunk. State Rep. Nico Rios of Williston is due in municipal court on Feb. 5.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota youth could win $1,000 for ideas that benefit their communities

Minnesota youth could win $1,000 for ideas that benefit their communities

The YouthSparks Ideas Competition is seeking ideas for products, services or activities for social change. The goal is to empower youth to see themselves as decision makers in their communities.
by Alanna Elder

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Ask a Bookseller: 'All the Frequent Troubles of Our Days'

Ask a Bookseller: 'All the Frequent Troubles of Our Days'

Julie Buckles of Honest Dog Books in Bayfield, Wisconsin recommends Rebecca Donner’s nonfiction book, “All The Frequent Troubles of our Days.”
by Emily Bright

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Milwaukee's 'Candy Cane Lane' shines bright through the holidays

Milwaukee's 'Candy Cane Lane' shines bright through the holidays

For nearly 40 years, residents of a neighborhood in a Milwaukee suburb have gone wild with their Christmas decorations. And it's a long-standing tradition to take a drive through "Candy Cane Lane."
by Eddie Morales

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