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Stories from December 25, 2024

Snowy owl rescued from car grille by Minnesota woman who saved another bird hours earlier

Snowy owl rescued from car grille by Minnesota woman who saved another bird hours earlier

A great gray owl and a snowy owl are being treated by experts after being rescued by a northern Minnesota woman. Annabell Whelan says she found the first owl on Monday morning and brought him to a wildlife rehabilitation center, which sent him to a raptor rescue.
by The Associated Press

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Far from the front lines, Ukrainians fight a war to preserve their culture

Far from the front lines, Ukrainians fight a war to preserve their culture

In the Transcarpathia region, some locals embrace a traditional lifestyle and cultural identity. After surviving Soviet threats, now they fear President Vladimir Putin seeks to erase their culture.
by Claire Harbage, Catie Dull and Ross Peleh

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A mild Christmas with warmer temps and rain ahead

A mild Christmas with warmer temps and rain ahead

Mild weather continues the rest of the week. The next storm system will bring rain Friday into Saturday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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When kindness becomes a habit, it improves our health

When kindness becomes a habit, it improves our health

Whether it's volunteering at a local school or taking soup to a sick neighbor, improving the welfare of others can also improve our own physical and mental health, a sizable body of research shows.
by Maria Godoy

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New shelter to open in Duluth for young adults experiencing homelessness

New shelter to open in Duluth for young adults experiencing homelessness

A new, $1.6 million shelter serving young adults ages 18-24 experiencing homelessness is scheduled to open in Duluth next month, offering young people transitional housing and supportive services.
by Dan Kraker

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Want government money for a heat pump? Time might be running out

Want government money for a heat pump? Time might be running out

The Biden administration introduced new consumer tax credits for climate-friendly heat pumps. What does a Trump administration and GOP-led congress mean for that money?
by Julia Simon

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Richard Perry, record producer behind 'You're So Vain' and other hits, dies at 82

Richard Perry, record producer behind 'You're So Vain' and other hits, dies at 82

A recipient of a Grammys Trustee Award in 2015, Richard Perry died at a Los Angeles hospital on Tuesday. Perry was a hitmaking record producer with a flair for both standards and contemporary sounds.
by The Associated Press

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