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What are the Santa Ana winds and how are they impacting the LA wildfires?
Although the Santa Anas are a routine part of life for people living in southern California, the winds are particularly violent and destructive this time around, experts say.
What this week's winter wallop means for farmers across Minnesota and the U.S.
In parts of Minnesota, farmers were relieved for a real cold snap that goes deeper in the soil to help kill future pests. In other parts of the state where producers have winter crops, the lack of snow is a great concern.
Can Minnesota lawmakers find common ground on energy issues? Some think so
The balance of power remains uncertain, and it’s not clear how climate actions will fare under a divided state government, but some legislators think the two parties may be able to find bipartisan agreement on some energy issues.
Dangerous winds and fires in southern California
Santa Ana winds are gusting at more than 80 mph early Wednesday combined with low relative humidity, creating elevated fire danger. Fires and smoke have spread throughout southern California.
The Suburbs cofounder, former Shangri-La studio owner Beej Chaney has died
Deephaven-born Blaine John Chaney and teenage friend Chan Poling founded the Suburbs in 1977, and their collaborations proved fruitful and wide-ranging. On Sunday, Jan. 5, Chaney died at the age of 68.