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Stories from January 18, 2026

ICE says Cuban immigrant died while attempting suicide. A witness says guards pinned and choked him

ICE says Cuban immigrant died while attempting suicide. A witness says guards pinned and choked him

A Cuban immigrant died in a Texas immigration detention facility earlier this month during an altercation with guards, and the local medical examiner has indicated that his death will likely be classified as a homicide.
by The Associated Press

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Bitter cold settles in after clipper system

Bitter cold settles in after clipper system

Blowing snow and strong northwest winds will continue through Sunday night, followed by a surge of bitter cold that has prompted cold weather advisories.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Blizzard conditions cause highway closures in Red River Valley

Blizzard conditions cause highway closures in Red River Valley

State transportation officials in Minnesota and North Dakota closed highways in the Red River Valley on Sunday, as fresh snow and gusty winds combined to create blizzard conditions across the region.
by Andrew Krueger

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Israeli troops kill Palestinians for crossing a vague ceasefire line that's sometimes unmarked

Israeli troops kill Palestinians for crossing a vague ceasefire line that's sometimes unmarked

Of the 447 Palestinians killed between the ceasefire taking effect and Tuesday, at least 77 were killed by Israeli gunfire near the line, including 62 who crossed it, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
by The Associated Press

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Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

The eight European countries targeted by U.S. President Donald Trump for a 10 percent tariff for opposing American control of Greenland blasted the move Sunday, warning that his threats “undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral.”
by The Associated Press

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U.S. military troops on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota

U.S. military troops on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota

The move comes after President Trump again threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to control ongoing protests over the immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis.
by Joe Hernandez

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Blizzard conditions with light snow and blustery winds followed by intense cold

Blizzard conditions with light snow and blustery winds followed by intense cold

A fast-moving clipper system will bring light snow, very strong winds and dangerously cold wind chills across the region through early Monday, prompting multiple weather advisories including concern for near-blizzard conditions in parts of western Minnesota.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Wembanyama helps Spurs fend off season-high 55 points from Edwards as Spurs top Timberwolves

Wembanyama helps Spurs fend off season-high 55 points from Edwards as Spurs top Timberwolves

Victor Wembanyama had 39 points and nine rebounds, corralling a critical offensive rebound in the final seconds, enabling the San Antonio Spurs to fend off Anthony Edwards’ season-high 55 points and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-123 on Saturday night. De’Aaron Fox added 25 points and 12 assists as San Antonio avoided a season sweep of its three-game set against Minnesota. 
by The Associated Press

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State regulators rule that burning trash and wood can be considered 'carbon-free'

State regulators rule that burning trash and wood can be considered 'carbon-free'

Minnesota's utility regulators ruled Thursday that the burning or trash and wood to generate electricity can be considered "carbon-free" sources of power despite the huge amount of greenhouse gases such waste-to-energy power plants emit.
by Dan Kraker

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