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Dec 29 2025WEATHER

Winter Weather Warnings: Southeast Minnesota Braces for Storm

Southeast Minnesota is facing a tough winter storm, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has taken action. They issued a no travel advisory for state and federal highways in the area. This means it's not safe to drive right now. The advisory covers 11 counties, including Dodge, Fil

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Dec 29 2025CRIME

Crime Trends: Some U. S. Cities Buck National Decline

In 2025, the U. S. saw a drop in violent crime overall. But not every city followed this trend. A recent study looked at crime data from January to September 2025. It compared these numbers to the same time in 2024. The study focused on four types of violent crime: homicide, rape, robbery, and aggra

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

Jackson 2026: A Fresh Look at City Council Goals

Jackson's city council members are setting their sights on big changes for 2026. They're zeroing in on three main areas: keeping people safe, tackling neglected properties, and fixing up the city's roads and buildings. But each council member has their own take on what's most urgent, depending on th

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Dec 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Speedball Mike Bailey's Wardrobe Mix-Up at AEW Worlds End

At AEW Worlds End, something unusual happened with Speedball Mike Bailey's outfit. He and his teammate Kevin Knight, known as JetSpeed, teamed up with Jurassic Express for an eight-man tag team match. But Bailey wasn't wearing his usual gear. Instead, he was in Kevin Knight's pants, which had "Knigh

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Dec 28 2025POLITICS

Ukraine and US: A Step Closer to Peace?

In the midst of ongoing conflict, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet with US President Donald Trump in Florida. This meeting comes after weeks of intense discussions aimed at finding a peaceful resolution to the war. The main focus of their discussion will be to finalize a peace

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Dec 28 2025SPORTS

Chicago Bears: A Comeback Story in the NFC North

The Chicago Bears have pulled off something big. They are now the NFC North champions for the first time in five years. This happened because the Green Bay Packers lost to the Baltimore Ravens. The Bears will now play their first home playoff game since 2019. That was the year of the infamous "doubl

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Dec 28 2025CRIME

Helicopter Collision in New Jersey Leaves One Dead

In a shocking incident, a mid-air collision between two helicopters near Hammonton Municipal Airport in New Jersey resulted in a fatality and critical injuries. The crash occurred late Sunday morning, with emergency services responding swiftly to the scene. One of the helicopters caught fire after t

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Dec 28 2025CRIME

Seeking Truth: Families Still Waiting After South Korea's Tragic Plane Crash

A year has passed since a plane crash shook South Korea, but the families of those lost are still searching for answers. They've been camped out at Muan International Airport, refusing to leave until they understand what happened. The crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216 from Bangkok killed 179 people. Onl

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Dec 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

How a Twitter Fight Grew Texas Parks

Texas is famous for loving private property and hating government spending. So, why has the state been buying up land left and right to grow its parks? It all started with a simple argument on social media. A few years back, Doug Deason, a big-time Republican donor, posted about wind turbines hurti

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Dec 28 2025POLITICS

A New Dawn in the Middle East?

The Middle East has seen more than its share of suffering. For over ten years, countries like Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Gaza have been torn apart by war. Hundreds of thousands have lost their lives or been injured. Now, the region is at a turning point. Will it keep fighting, or will it choose pea

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