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Jan 17 2025WEATHER

Minnesota's Big Freeze is Almost Here!

Hey, Minnesota! Are you ready to face the frost? Old Man Winter is gearing up for a big chill. So far, this winter hasn't been all snowy, but there have been some frigid days. Now, get ready, because a massive cold wave is heading your way. Paul Douglas, a well-known meteorologist from the Twin Cit

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Jan 17 2025WEATHER

Brace Yourself for a Frosty Adventure

Get ready for a chilly ride! Today's weather is calm and fair, with temps dropping to the 30s after sunset. Tonight, expect lows in the 20s and 30s under partly clear skies. But don't be fooled, a strong arctic cold front is on its way. Friday starts pleasant, with highs reaching the 40s early in t

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Jan 17 2025SCIENCE

Soil Microbes: How They Handle Nitrogen in Lab vs. Nature

Ever thought about the tiny critters in soil that help plants grow? We're talking about microbes, and they love nitrogen (N)! Scientists have a nifty tool called qSIP to see which microbes are using N. Usually, this is done in a lab. But what about in the real world? Two sites were picked to compare

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Thyroid Hormones and Fatty Liver: A New Hope for Treatment.

Imagine you're dealing with a fatty liver, a condition linked to low thyroid hormone levels. Scientists are exploring new molecules, called thyromimetics, that mimic thyroid hormones. One of these, Resmetirom, is already approved to treat certain liver diseases. The idea is that these molecules coul

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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Stephen King's Oscars Cancellation Plea: A Controversial Call

Stephen King sparked debate by suggesting the Oscars should be canceled due to the Los Angeles wildfires. On the social platform Bluesky, he wrote, “Not voting in the Oscars this year. I think they should cancel them. No glitz while LA is on fire. ” The Academy, however, has no plans to cancel the M

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Governor Doug Burgum: Managing Conflicts or Interests?

Doug Burgum, now the governor of North Dakota, faced questions about his wealth when he took office in 2016. His investments included real estate projects that benefited from state programs he was now overseeing. Instead of selling these investments, he promised to "manage" any potential conflicts o

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Flags Up for Trump's Big Day

In a surprise move, California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom has decided to raise the flags at the state Capitol to full height for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. This came after Trump complained about flags being lowered to honor former President Jimmy Carter. Newsom, known for h

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Jan 16 2025CELEBRITIES

Justin Baldoni Takes Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds to Court

Actor Justin Baldoni has filed a lawsuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, claiming they tried to take control of his film "It Ends With Us" and falsely accused him of sexual harassment. The lawsuit, filed in New York, alleges that Lively and Reynolds used their fame to spread lies and damage

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Jan 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Cleaning Up After the Fire: A Massive Task Ahead

Imagine your town has just faced one of the worst fires in recent history. Homes, businesses, and cars are reduced to ash. The cleanup is going to be a huge job. More than 12, 000 structures were destroyed in the blazes that swept through Los Angeles. And that's just the beginning. The EPA and Cali

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Jan 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Housing Crisis in California: A Tough Lesson from Recent Fires

California's housing market was already in a tight spot before the recent wildfires. Now, with tens of thousands of families evacuated and struggling to find rental homes, the situation is even tougher. The rental market in Los Angeles and other affected areas was already stretched thin, with vacanc

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