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Stories from December 30, 2023

Vehicles restricted from Upper Red Lake after 4th ice rescue this month

More than 100 people had to be rescued from an ice floe on the lake Friday. Motorized vehicles, including snowmobiles and ATVS, are prohibited from going on the ice after sundown Saturday.
by Todd Melby and Anna Haecherl

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British actor Tom Wilkinson, known for 'The Full Monty' and 'Michael Clayton', dies at 75

British actor Tom Wilkinson, known for 'The Full Monty' and 'Michael Clayton', dies at 75

Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in “The Full Monty,” “Michael Clayton” and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” has died at age 75, according to his family. 

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Maui wildfires ruined personal treasures. A local jeweler is repairing items for free

Maui wildfires ruined personal treasures. A local jeweler is repairing items for free

The August wildfires on the Hawaiian island erased troves of irreplaceable items — photographs, urns and mementos. One local jewelry store has been trying to help recover what the fires destroyed.
by Juliana Kim

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Most money for endangered species goes to a small number of creatures, leaving others in limbo

Most money for endangered species goes to a small number of creatures, leaving others in limbo

Since passage of the Endangered Species Act 50 years ago, more than 1,700 plants, mammals, fish, insects and other species in the U.S. have been listed as threatened or endangered with extinction. Yet they’re not treated equally.
by The Associated Press

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Wildfire smoke this year woke up places unaccustomed to its effects. Now what?

Wildfire smoke this year woke up places unaccustomed to its effects. Now what?

Wildfires worsened by climate change spewed smoke over much of North America this year. It's a new reality Americans haven't yet processed: how dangerous the smoke is for human health.
by Alejandra Borunda

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A popular asthma inhaler is leaving pharmacy shelves. Here's what you need to know

A popular asthma inhaler is leaving pharmacy shelves. Here's what you need to know

Flovent — a common asthma inhaler — will be discontinued in 2024. There will be a generic version available, but the change could make it hard for some patients to get their medication.
by Sydney Lupkin

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