Stories from December 15, 2024

Continued warm spell; light snow chances this week
Mild temperatures Sunday night will lead to a warm Monday, with highs ranging 5 to 10 degrees above average. Seasonal temperatures are expected on Wednesday, before a colder airmass moves in to close out the week. Several weather systems will impact Minnesota this week, bringing minor snow accumulations.
Mystery drone sightings keep happening in New Jersey. Here's what we know (and don't know)
A large number of mysterious drones been reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks and have more recently been spotted over New York City, sparking speculation and concern over who sent them and why. 
Vikings secure playoff spot after Packers win Sunday, passing attack is as potent as ever
The Minnesota Vikings put Jordan Addison to work when the Chicago Bears were busy keeping Justin Jefferson quiet last month. The Bears will face another test in their rematch in Minnesota on Monday night. The Vikings are 11-2 and on a six-game winning streak. The Bears are 4-9 with seven consecutive losses.
Enbridge pipeline spills 70,000 gallons of oil in Wisconsin
Officials say roughly 70,000 gallons of oil from a pipeline spilled into the ground in Wisconsin. The problem was discovered Nov. 11 in Jefferson County, 60 miles west of Milwaukee, by an Enbridge Energy technician.
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