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Stories from May 3, 2025

Quiet and clear skies ahead

Quiet and clear skies ahead

Expect a stretch of quiet and calm weather as high-pressure settles in across the region. The skies will remain mostly clear throughout the day and night, with little to no cloud cover expected.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Indigenous activists see Trump's Columbus Day rhetoric as cause for continued advocacy

Indigenous activists see Trump's Columbus Day rhetoric as cause for continued advocacy

President Donald Trump has announced he won't recognize Indigenous Peoples Day and will bring Columbus Day “back from the ashes” — another sign some Native leaders say that advocacy for Indigenous representation must continue during Trump’s second term in the White House.
by The Associated Press

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Grand Theft Auto VI delayed again, this time until May 2026

Grand Theft Auto VI delayed again, this time until May 2026

The release of Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed again — until May 26, 2026. On Friday, Rockstar Games, in a post on X, apologized for the delay but said that it needed additional time “to deliver at the level of quality that you expect and deserve.”
by The Associated Press

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NPR stations targeted for cuts by Trump have provided lifelines to listeners during disasters

NPR stations targeted for cuts by Trump have provided lifelines to listeners during disasters

After Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville, North Carolina, the sound coming from open car windows as residents gathered on a street at the top of a ridge trying to get cell service last fall was Blue Ridge Public Radio.
by The Associated Press

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Don’t have a Real ID yet? That could cause you travel headaches

Don’t have a Real ID yet? That could cause you travel headaches

Real ID requirements are now in place after years of postponements and delays. Starting May 7, your license or identification card will need to be Real ID-compliant to fly domestically in the U.S.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota nurses push for changes in staffing ratios amid contract talks

Minnesota nurses push for changes in staffing ratios amid contract talks

More than 15,000 nurses are currently engaged in ongoing contract negotiations with several hospitals in the Twin Cities and Duluth, with some contracts set to expire in a few weeks.
by Erica Zurek

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Solid start to the weekend with seasonal temperatures

Solid start to the weekend with seasonal temperatures

Weather-wise, our first weekend in May is going to be picture-perfect. Seasonal temperatures return, with highs in the 60s and sunny skies. Sunday will be even warmer, as 70s return across the state.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Captive-bred axolotls thrive in Mexican wetlands, researchers find

Captive-bred axolotls thrive in Mexican wetlands, researchers find

The cartoonish-looking salamanders have faced an uncertain future in the wild. But researchers hope that breeding axolotls in captivity and releasing them in the wild can help their numbers.
by Alana Wise

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Federal judge strikes down Trump order targeting the law firm Perkins Coie

Federal judge strikes down Trump order targeting the law firm Perkins Coie

The ruling from U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell is the first to permanently block an executive order issued by President Trump punishing a law firm for representing clients or causes he dislikes.
by Ryan Lucas

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