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Deteriorating ice creates dangerous conditions on Minnesota lakes

Deteriorating ice creates dangerous conditions on Minnesota lakes

Ice conditions are deteriorating across the state because of warm temperatures and recent rainfall. Law enforcement officials and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are urging caution when venturing onto frozen lakes.
by Dan Gunderson and Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Goodbye ice storm, hello fog

Power is still out for many and could last through the weekend. It will be a foggy Thursday and Friday.

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Getting dirty: No snow means messy training for dog sled mushers

Getting dirty: No snow means messy training for dog sled mushers

This season’s utter lack of snow is making for some tricky — and muddy — training for musher Erin Altemus, her husband and their 30 sled dogs. The couple is hoping to race in their first Iditarod in March.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Unity and heritage: Kwanzaa in Minnesota

Unity and heritage: Kwanzaa in Minnesota

Celebrated actor T. Mychael Rambo leads Kwanzaa festivities in Minneapolis, highlighting the holiday's significance in African American culture and community building.
by Jacob Aloi

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‘Red flag’ gun removal orders become new option in Minnesota in 2024

‘Red flag’ gun removal orders become new option in Minnesota in 2024

Earlier this year, the DFL-led Legislature approved the policy that will let a person petition the court to remove a firearm from another individual if they pose an extreme risk. It starts Jan. 1.
by Dana Ferguson

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