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Twin Cities highs in the upper 30s, with clouds clearing after the morning. Nighttime temps will be steady in the upper 20s. Statewide, sunny with highs ranging from the lower 20s to upper 20s. Lows at night in the mid teens to upper 20s.

Most abuse of the elderly is by children or family. 

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The senator and five other candidates — Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren — have qualified for the Dec. 19 debate so far. That’s four fewer than the number who will be in next week’s debate.

, at least 4 inches of new ice are necessary to support a person’s weight. Anything more requires at least another inch, and don’t even think about driving on ice until it’s a foot thick.

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