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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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Warren Buffett announces his retirement and warns the trade war will hurt America

Warren Buffett announces his retirement and warns the trade war will hurt America

The billionaire investor, now 94, also said he would be resigning as CEO at the end of the year. He spoke at Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting known as "Woodstock for Capitalists."
by Maria Aspan

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Curl-Salemme, Jacques lead Frost eruption over Boston Fleet to clinch PWHL playoff berth

Curl-Salemme, Jacques lead Frost eruption over Boston Fleet to clinch PWHL playoff berth

Britta Curl-Salemme and Sophie Jacques each scored two goals and the Minnesota Frost tied a PWHL record for goals scored in a game beating the Boston Fleet 8-1 clinching the final playoff berth.
by The Associated Press

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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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After paying people to leave, one federal agency is scrambling to fill positions

After paying people to leave, one federal agency is scrambling to fill positions

USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has opened up 73 jobs to internal candidates. They include roles just vacated by people who are receiving full pay and benefits through September.
by Andrea Hsu

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MSU Mankato suspends programs, certificate offerings and considers tuition increase

MSU Mankato suspends programs, certificate offerings and considers tuition increase

Starting next fall, Minnesota State University, Mankato will eliminate 86 programs and certificates from its academic course offerings. It’s also considering an 8 percent tuition increase.
by Hannah Yang

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Altar acupuncture: A Minneapolis church brings well-being sessions to its migrant ministry

Altar acupuncture: A Minneapolis church brings well-being sessions to its migrant ministry

A Lutheran church in Minneapolis is taking practical steps to help its mostly Latino immigrant congregation deal with the uncertainty and stress of a Trump administration crackdown.
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