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Stories from January 12, 2024

How to handle a winter power outage

How to handle a winter power outage

A massive storm is causing disruptions across the Midwest and is expected to affect other parts of the U.S. throughout the weekend. Here’s how to prepare for a possible power outage.
by Clare Marie Schneider

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Clouds part and colder-than-normal temperatures return

Clouds part and colder-than-normal temperatures return

The week following the new year brought the sunniest day since the end of December — and a drop in the trend of above-average temperatures. January started with the warmest temperatures since 2007, but this weekend is signaling a chillier trend.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Secret recording shows NRA treasurer plotting to conceal extravagant expenses involving Wayne LaPierre

Secret recording shows NRA treasurer plotting to conceal extravagant expenses involving Wayne LaPierre

Audio obtained by The Trace and ProPublica reveals, in real time, the gun lobbying group enacting a plan that would conceal payments for fancy hotels, limousines and other luxury expenses connected to its longtime CEO for a decade.

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Winter weather incoming for southern Minnesota. Blizzard warning in the southwest

Winter weather advisories are in effect today for southern Minnesota, including a blizzard warning for the southwest corner of the state. Dangerously cold wind chills will follow the snow. And the St. Paul Fire Department believes a devastating fire last week likely was caused by an unattended candle. A community vigil to support the family is planned for tomorrow.
by Phil Picardi

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Snow-covered roads reported in SE Minnesota; subzero cold statewide this weekend

Snow-covered roads reported in SE Minnesota; subzero cold statewide this weekend

While the snow was later — and lighter — than previously expected across much of southern Minnesota on Friday, a blast of subzero air remains on track to sweep across the region this weekend.
by Andrew Krueger

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$300 million worth of ads have hit voters ahead of the first GOP primary contests

$300 million worth of ads have hit voters ahead of the first GOP primary contests

Super PACs play an outsized role in this election's ad-buying spree so far. Nikki Haley and groups supporting her have spent the most, while she's become Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis’ biggest target.
by Domenico Montanaro

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U.S. and U.K. strike Houthi targets in Yemen

U.S. and U.K. strike Houthi targets in Yemen

The airstrikes on multiple Houthi targets in Yemen follow more than two months of attacks by the Iran-backed militants against cargo ships and U.S. warships in the Red Sea.
by Tom Bowman

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Stephen Sondheim is cool now

Stephen Sondheim is cool now

The late composer/lyricist was once considered an acquired taste — but with three shows running in New York and another on tour, he’s a hit.
by Bob Mondello

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Appetites: The best Minneapolis restaurants of 2023 and what's opening in 2024

Appetites: The best Minneapolis restaurants of 2023 and what's opening in 2024

What were the best Minneapolis restaurants of 2023 and what can we look forward to in 2024? MPR News host Tom Crann asked food critic Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl to look into her crystal ball.
by Tom Crann and Lukas Levin

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