Winter storm warnings include northeast Twin Cities

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Twin Cities highs in the mid 40s with afternoon wind gusts up to 30 mph and nighttime lows around 30. Statewide, snow is likely in the North and highs range from mid 30s to mid 40s. More on 

And heads up: looks like a storm is on its way. 

 for the Twin Cities and much of central and southern Minnesota on Tuesday and Wednesday, just in time for Thanksgiving traveling.

In fact, it can be catastrophic when it comes with hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical expenses. Trump administration changes to the Affordable Care Act allow people to buy non-compliant health plans without paying a fee. Despite the lower premiums, these plans can be junk. 

 by MPR News’ Mark Zdechlik explores why.

Wills don’t always need money or stuff. 

, interest is growing in ethical wills — or those which pass down life lessons and guidance. “Particularly for aging people ... we have a responsibility and that is to pass on what our learning and what our experience has been in our lifetimes, so that that wisdom can be used by the next generations.”

Minnesota’s mussels are among the most endangered species here. 

. Conservation and reintroduction efforts have helped mussels make a resurgence. Minneapolis is using them for their ability to be the “canary in the coal mine,” indicating problems with a river’s health.

 “Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Sunday that subpoenaing the whistleblower who helped spark the House impeachment inquiry into President Trump ‘

,’” reports The Hill’s Justine Coleman.

 on Minnesotans who are promoting the Japanese practice of “forest bathing” — attention-filled walks they say may improve physical and mental health.

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