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Stories from November 16, 2024

Trump names fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary

Trump names fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, a campaign donor and fossil fuel executive, to serve as Energy secretary after his second administration begins in January. 
by The Associated Press

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Winds continue Saturday night; sunshine expected Sunday

Winds continue Saturday night; sunshine expected Sunday

A breezy Saturday will give way to a gusty Saturday evening, with winds continuing from the south-southeast, gusting over 25 mph. Overnight temperatures will be unusually mild, hovering around the typical daytime highs for this time of year.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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McDonald’s is investing $100 million to bring customers back after E. coli outbreak

McDonald’s is investing $100 million to bring customers back after E. coli outbreak

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said that slivered onions on the Quarter Pounders were the likely source of the E. coli. Taylor Farms in California recalled onions potentially linked to the outbreak.
by The Associated Press

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Ask a Bookseller: ‘Just Us’ by Minnesota author Molly Beth Griffin

Ask a Bookseller: ‘Just Us’ by Minnesota author Molly Beth Griffin

Holly Weinkauf of Red Balloon Bookshop in St. Paul recommends “Just Us.” It’s written by Twin Cities author Molly Beth Griffin and illustrated by Anait Semirdzhyan. 
by Emily Bright

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Breezy and mild Saturday; dry front moving through

Breezy and mild Saturday; dry front moving through

Expect a breezy, mild Saturday with wind gusts reaching up to 35 mph. Partly cloudy skies will prevail as a dry front moves in from the north. The pleasant temperatures are set to linger into the work week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Women stock up on abortion pills and Plan B, fearing new restrictions under Trump

Women stock up on abortion pills and Plan B, fearing new restrictions under Trump

Telehealth providers say requests for the pills have spiked since the election. Patients and doctors worry what a Trump presidency could mean for medical abortion and emergency contraception.
by Sarah Boden and Elissa Nadworny

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Photos: We saw you Rock Your Mocs!

Photos: We saw you Rock Your Mocs!

Fond du Lac Band tribal citizen and artist Wendy Savage shares her inspiration for her moccasin-making in honor of “Rock Your Mocs” week. Several Indigenous community members also share photos and reflections about their moccasins.
by Allison Herrera

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