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Jan 16 2026WEATHER

Minnesota's Winter Weather: What's Coming and Why It Matters

Minnesota is gearing up for a winter weather advisory. The National Weather Service has issued this alert for several counties, including Stearns County. The advisory kicks off at midnight and runs until 6:00 p. m. on Friday. Expect snow to start falling Thursday night and continue into Friday. Wes

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Jan 16 2026CRIME

Fake Calls Tie Up Police: Schools, Celebs, and Hospitals in the Crosshairs

Southern California's emergency services are facing a growing problem: fake calls, known as swatting, are wasting precious time and resources. These hoax calls trick police into sending SWAT teams to non-existent crises, causing real fear and disruption. Students, like Sabrina Wong from Blair High

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Jan 15 2026WEATHER

Unusual Warmth in Southern California: What's Next?

Southern California has been enjoying unusually warm weather, making it feel like summer. The inland areas of Orange County saw temperatures soaring into the mid-80s on January 14th, which is about 15 degrees higher than what's normal for this time of year. Even the coastal areas were warmer than us

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Jan 13 2026WEATHER

Minnesota's January Chill: What to Expect

Minnesota is known for its cold winters, but this January is shaping up to be particularly frosty. Over the past few years, winters have been relatively mild, but this year is breaking that trend. December already saw some of the coldest temperatures on record in Duluth, and the chill is expected to

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Jan 07 2026POLITICS

Minnesota Governor Steps Down Amid Social Media Storm

Minnesota's Governor Tim Walz recently decided not to run for another term. This came after a viral video by a young content creator named Nick Shirley. The video claimed fraud in day care centers run by people of Somali origin. The video got a lot of attention, even from high-ranking officials. Pr

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Jan 06 2026WEATHER

Colorado's Weather: Mild Days, Chilly Nights, and Fire Risks Ahead

Southern Colorado is in for a chilly night, with temperatures dropping into the 30s. The winds will calm down as the evening progresses, and the area will stay dry. The forecast for Tuesday suggests a mild day, with temperatures reaching the 50s and low 60s. However, a breeze will be present throug

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Jan 06 2026POLITICS

Minnesota's Child Care Fraud: What's Really Going On?

Minnesota's political scene is in a stir. Governor Tim Walz decided not to run again. He wants to focus on stopping fraud in state programs. This comes after a video by a conservative influencer, Nick Shirley, went viral. The video claimed that some day care centers in Minneapolis were cheating the

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

Minnesota Governor Walz Steps Down from Re-Election Bid

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has decided not to run for a third term. He said the decision came after a tough year for the state. Walz pointed to constant attacks from Republicans and President Donald Trump. These attacks focused on a fraud investigation into child care programs. Walz felt he couldn'

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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

Minnesota's Child Care Funding Freeze: What's Really Going On?

Minnesota is in a tight spot. The state has until next week to hand over a lot of data about child care providers and families who get federal money. If they don't, they might lose that funding. This all started when the Trump administration said there might be fraud happening with these funds. Som

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Jan 03 2026WEATHER

Minnesota's Weather: A Mild Weekend Ahead

Minnesota is in for a calm and cool Friday, with temperatures dipping to around 15 degrees. The northern parts of the state will feel even chillier, with single-digit temperatures. Winds will be light, making the day feel quiet and peaceful. As the day progresses, clouds will clear out, giving way

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