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Crews restoring power in Wisconsin while Iowa airport tries to reopen after plane left icy runway
Utility crews worked to restore power Sunday to thousands of people in Wisconsin, the consequence of a weekend storm in the Great Lakes region that brought down power lines, while a wintry mix of rain and snow developed in the Northeast.
Suspect in National Guard attack struggled with 'dark isolation' as community raised concerns
Rahmanullah Lakanwal's behavior deteriorated so sharply that a community advocate reached out to a refugee organization for help, fearing he was becoming suicidal.
Edwards caps 39-point performance with unlikely 3 as Timberwolves hold off Celtics 119-115
Anthony Edwards scored 39 points, including an unlikely 3-pointer that sealed the game, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the Boston Celtics 119-115 on Saturday.
Thanksgiving weekend storm blankets Minnesota in snow
A Thanksgiving weekend snowstorm dumped several inches of snow across Minnesota on Saturday and Sunday. The National Weather Service reported more than 8 inches of snow in Rochester, 6.5 inches in Chanhassen, more than 5 inches at Duluth International Airport, and about 4 inches at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
More than a year after negative genetic test, new findings give family long-sought diagnosis
A Wisconsin mother finally got answers about her son’s rare genetic disorder after a reanalysis of earlier tests, giving her family clarity and a roadmap for his future care.
FDA to raise hurdles for vaccines, faulting COVID shots for 10 kids’ deaths
Food and Drug Administration officials say they will ratchet up requirements for vaccine studies, citing concerns about COVID shots for kids. But public health experts question the agency’s analysis.
Small businesses feel more uneasy ahead of the holidays after a year of slow sales and high costs
A national survey found the smallest business owners are feeling less confident as they close out the year. Inflation, tariffs and shifts in consumer spending are some of the reasons why.
A major winter storm disrupts travel as millions head home after Thanksgiving
A major snowstorm in the Midwest and Great Lakes is affecting Thanksgiving travelers. The National Weather Service reports winter storm warnings from North Dakota to Ohio. Forecasters warn of airport delays and slowed traffic as snow could fall at more than an inch per hour.