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Stories from October 5, 2024

Breezy conditions continue; cooler temperatures Sunday

Breezy conditions continue; cooler temperatures Sunday

Very gusty winds will persist from Saturday night into Sunday with the passage of a cold front. Clearing skies tonight will provide an opportunity for northern lights viewing. Highs on Sunday are expected to return to average, ranging from the lower to mid-60s.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Man arrested for alleged terrorist threats against Minneapolis synagogue

Man arrested for alleged terrorist threats against Minneapolis synagogue

The man made several calls threatening to “shoot up” Temple Israel in Minneapolis. There is no evidence suggesting the threat was motivated by antisemitism, said Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Inside the North Carolina mountain town that Hurricane Helene nearly wiped off the map

Inside the North Carolina mountain town that Hurricane Helene nearly wiped off the map

Nearly 400 miles from where Hurricane Helene made landfall, the North Carolina mountain hamlet of Chimney Rock Village has been all but wiped off the map. The backs of restaurants and gift shops that boasted riverfront balconies dangle ominously in mid-air. 
by The Associated Press

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Federal HIDTA designation works to stop drug trafficking in Beltrami County area

Federal HIDTA designation works to stop drug trafficking in Beltrami County area

The designation by the White House of National Drug Control Policy makes Beltrami the eighth Minnesota county in the program. It’s designed to bring attention and resources to the area for enforcement, treatment and diversion.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Paynesville dairy farm to pay $250,000 to settle wage-theft claim

Paynesville dairy farm to pay $250,000 to settle wage-theft claim

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a lawsuit in January against Evergreen Acres, accusing the company of stealing wages and providing substandard housing.
by Kirsti Marohn

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New EPA standards exempt most Great Lakes ships from installing new treatment systems

New EPA standards exempt most Great Lakes ships from installing new treatment systems

New standards adopted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency exempt the existing fleet of ships on the Great Lakes from installing new onboard ballast water treatment systems to control the spread of invasive species.
by Dan Kraker

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Breezy, mild Saturday raises fire weather concerns

Breezy, mild Saturday raises fire weather concerns

Breezy winds will accompany a dry cold front on Saturday. The combination of very dry conditions and gusty winds will raise fire weather concerns across the state.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Trump is returning to Butler, the site of the 1st assassination attempt against him

Trump is returning to Butler, the site of the 1st assassination attempt against him

The rally will mark Trump's first time back in the Pennsylvania city since the failed assassination attempt against him in July. The guest list will include a shooting survivor, as well as Elon Musk.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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Biden says small business disaster loan program will soon run out of money

Biden says small business disaster loan program will soon run out of money

President Joe Biden says Congress needs to shore up a small business disaster loans fund, and fast. Meanwhile, the response to Hurricane Helene has become a presidential election issue.
by Tamara Keith

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