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Stories from January 12, 2024

Two Minnesota Democrats head to Iowa ahead of caucus

Two top Minnesota Democrats are headed into Iowa in coming days to offer their party’s perspective ahead of a Republican showdown in Monday’s caucus.
by Emily Reese

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Frigid temps bring added stress for unhoused Minnesota families

Frigid temps bring added stress for unhoused Minnesota families

The season’s first subzero temperatures descend on the Twin Cities this weekend, adding new pressures to people seeking shelter and already overwhelmed shelters trying to meet the rising need.
by Kyra Miles

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Frostival in Fargo-Moorhead: Hazardous wind chills, blowing snow

Wind chill temperatures will be around 30 degrees below zero this weekend, accompanied by blowing snow in some areas. Be careful out there.

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How to handle a winter power outage

How to handle a winter power outage

A massive storm is causing disruptions across the Midwest and is expected to affect other parts of the U.S. throughout the weekend. Here’s how to prepare for a possible power outage.
by Clare Marie Schneider

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'Sex With a Brain Injury' reveals how concussions can test relationships

'Sex With a Brain Injury' reveals how concussions can test relationships

Annie Liontas experienced three brain injuries in the span of one year, which led to dizziness, memory fog and anger — and impacted Liontas' marriage and sex life.
by Terry Gross

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Clouds part and colder-than-normal temperatures return

Clouds part and colder-than-normal temperatures return

The week following the new year brought the sunniest day since the end of December — and a drop in the trend of above-average temperatures. January started with the warmest temperatures since 2007, but this weekend is signaling a chillier trend.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Winter storm brings snow to southern Minnesota; brutal cold follows

Winter storm brings snow to southern Minnesota; brutal cold follows

A significant winter storm will continue to affect southern Minnesota Friday with more snow and increased wind by the afternoon. The system will pull in our coldest air of the season behind it. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Secret recording shows NRA treasurer plotting to conceal extravagant expenses involving Wayne LaPierre

Secret recording shows NRA treasurer plotting to conceal extravagant expenses involving Wayne LaPierre

Audio obtained by The Trace and ProPublica reveals, in real time, the gun lobbying group enacting a plan that would conceal payments for fancy hotels, limousines and other luxury expenses connected to its longtime CEO for a decade.

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Climate change and seasonal affective disorder

Climate change and seasonal affective disorder

While SAD is most associated with winter, the heat and humidity of the summer months can also bring on a gloomy mood called summer-pattern SAD or summer depression.
by Anika Besst

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Winter weather incoming for southern Minnesota. Blizzard warning in the southwest

Winter weather advisories are in effect today for southern Minnesota, including a blizzard warning for the southwest corner of the state. Dangerously cold wind chills will follow the snow. And the St. Paul Fire Department believes a devastating fire last week likely was caused by an unattended candle. A community vigil to support the family is planned for tomorrow.
by Phil Picardi

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$300 million worth of ads have hit voters ahead of the first GOP primary contests

$300 million worth of ads have hit voters ahead of the first GOP primary contests

Super PACs play an outsized role in this election's ad-buying spree so far. Nikki Haley and groups supporting her have spent the most, while she's become Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis’ biggest target.
by Domenico Montanaro

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A recent lawsuit alleges 'excessive' defects at Boeing parts supplier

A recent lawsuit alleges 'excessive' defects at Boeing parts supplier

The lawsuit doesn't specifically mention door plug systems like the one that failed last week. But it adds to the scrutiny of Spirit AeroSystems, which has been linked to other problems.
by Bill Chappell

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Read Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech in its entirety

Read Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech in its entirety

Americans across the U.S. are celebrating King's legacy this weekend. One way to reflect on his life and message is by revisiting his celebrated 1963 speech delivered at the Lincoln Memorial.

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U.S. and U.K. strike Houthi targets in Yemen

U.S. and U.K. strike Houthi targets in Yemen

The airstrikes on multiple Houthi targets in Yemen follow more than two months of attacks by the Iran-backed militants against cargo ships and U.S. warships in the Red Sea.
by Tom Bowman

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Long-tenured Justice Anderson to leave Minnesota Supreme Court in May

Long-tenured Justice Anderson to leave Minnesota Supreme Court in May

Minnesota Supreme Court Justice G. Barry Anderson Thursday gave notice of his retirement in May. Anderson is the last justice appointed by a Republican governor.
by Brian Bakst

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Stephen Sondheim is cool now

Stephen Sondheim is cool now

The late composer/lyricist was once considered an acquired taste — but with three shows running in New York and another on tour, he’s a hit.
by Bob Mondello

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Appetites: The best Minneapolis restaurants of 2023 and what's opening in 2024

Appetites: The best Minneapolis restaurants of 2023 and what's opening in 2024

What were the best Minneapolis restaurants of 2023 and what can we look forward to in 2024? MPR News host Tom Crann asked food critic Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl to look into her crystal ball.
by Tom Crann and Lukas Levin

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