Stories from December 23, 2023

December 23, 2023 5:55 PM

Rain Sunday into Christmas Day; snow or wintry mix in parts of Minnesota

We’ll see plenty of rain from late Saturday night through Sunday and into Christmas Day. Parts of Minnesota will see a changeover to a wintry mix or snow. Record highs are on tap for Sunday.

by Ron Trenda

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December 23, 2023 5:47 PM

Laura Lynch, founding member of The Chicks, dies at 65 in Texas car crash

The musician, who played bass and sang with the influential all-women country music band from 1989-93, was pronounced deceased on the scene.

by Chloe Veltman

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December 23, 2023 4:22 PM

You've heard of Santa, maybe even Krampus, but what about the child-eating Yule Cat?

The Icelandic folk monster, Jólakötturinn, which translates to Yule Cat, stalks the hillsides of towns looking for children to eat. But only those who aren't wearing their new Christmas clothes.

by Dustin Jones

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December 23, 2023 2:12 PM

Peso Pluma bests Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny for most streamed YouTube artist of 2023

The Mexican singer-songwriter racked up more than 8.5 billion views globally on the platform this year.

by Chloe Veltman

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December 23, 2023 12:37 PM

A pro-peace Russian presidential hopeful is blocked by election commission

Yekaterina Duntsova is a former journalist-turned-politician who opposes the Ukraine war and hopes to challenge Putin, but her efforts to run stalled after election officials rejected her nomination.

by The Associated Press

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December 23, 2023 12:30 PM

Sled dog race postponed due to lack of snow

The 65-mile race was originally scheduled for January 6 along the Gunflint Trail, but with recent warm forecasts, organizers say there will not be enough snow or ice.

by Feven Gerezgiher

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December 23, 2023 11:23 AM

Senator wants Marines to explain why wounded troops weren't told the truth

Three people died and nearly a dozen were injured in a deadly accident that the military initially lied about, then buried

by Tom Bowman and Graham Smith

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December 23, 2023 10:44 AM

North Dakota lawmaker made homophobic remarks to officer during DUI stop, bodycam footage shows

Police bodycam footage shows a North Dakota lawmaker making homophobic and anti-migrant remarks to an officer who arrested him on a charge of driving drunk. State Rep. Nico Rios of Williston is due in municipal court on Feb. 5.

by The Associated Press

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December 23, 2023 10:40 AM

Fog, then periods of rain Sat. night into Christmas Day; wintry mix/snow in some areas

Our Saturday fog will be followed by rain Saturday night into Christmas Day. Parts of Minnesota will see a wintry mix or snow Sunday into Monday.

by Ron Trenda

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December 23, 2023 8:22 AM

A foggy start to the weekend; Rain chances increase Saturday evening & overnight

We’re beginning our holiday weekend with a dense fog advisory. Clouds will stay with us today and some areas will see some rain later today and tonight.

by Ron Trenda

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December 23, 2023 8:00 AM

Minnesota youth could win $1,000 for ideas that benefit their communities

The YouthSparks Ideas Competition is seeking ideas for products, services or activities for social change. The goal is to empower youth to see themselves as decision makers in their communities.

by Alanna Elder

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December 23, 2023 8:00 AM

Ask a Bookseller: 'All the Frequent Troubles of Our Days'

Julie Buckles of Honest Dog Books in Bayfield, Wisconsin recommends Rebecca Donner’s nonfiction book, “All The Frequent Troubles of our Days.”

by Emily Bright

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December 23, 2023 6:49 AM

Milwaukee's 'Candy Cane Lane' shines bright through the holidays

For nearly 40 years, residents of a neighborhood in a Milwaukee suburb have gone wild with their Christmas decorations. And it's a long-standing tradition to take a drive through "Candy Cane Lane."

by Eddie Morales

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