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Nov 18 2024WEATHER

Local Schools Team Up for Winter Closings

This winter, three nearby school districts are joining forces to keep students safe during bad weather. The districts, St. Cloud Area Schools, Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools, and Sartell-St. Stephen Public Schools, will work together to decide if schools should close due to snow, ice, or other weat

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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

What Shapes Our Happiness Over Time? A Study on Aging in Ma'anshan

Ever wondered what makes us happy as we grow older? Researchers in Ma'anshan decided to find out. They tracked people's happiness levels over time and looked for patterns. They call this "subjective well-being trajectories. " The study used a method called Group-Based Trajectory Modeling to see how

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Nov 18 2024SPORTS

Meet Weiwei: The Chinese Golfer You Should Know

Weiwei, a 27-year-old from Hubei, China, has been making waves in the golf world for the past two years. She debuted in 2022 and has since played in 40 LPGA events, making the cut 12 times. One of her standout performances was at the 2022 AmazingCre Portland Classic, where she scored -14 and finishe

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Russia's Biggest Attack Yet: Ukraine's Power Under Fire

Russia launched a huge number of missiles and drones, targeting Ukraine's power plants. This was one of the biggest attacks since the war began. Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said the attack happened overnight and into the morning. Ukrainian air defenses managed to shoot down many of the

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Nov 17 2024WEATHER

November Surprises: Why Hurricane Season Isn't Over Yet

You might think November means the end of hurricane season, but think again! This year, a storm named Sara is reminding us that hurricanes don't always stick to the calendar. Sara formed in the western Caribbean Sea and had a slow weekend crawl over Central America. She's expected to move over Beliz

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Nov 17 2024HEALTH

Making Healthy Choices: A Guide for Pregnant Women with Extra Weight

More and more pregnant women are starting their journey with extra weight. This can raise the chances of gaining too much weight during pregnancy, which isn't good for mom or baby. But, there aren't many proven ways to help these women stay healthy in clinics. That's where a new program, Healthy Hab

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Nov 17 2024SPORTS

Week 11 NFL Showdown: Bengals vs. Chargers & 49ers vs. Seahawks Predictions

The Bengals' quarterback, Joe Burrow, seems to be back in top form. He's been throwing touchdowns like crazy and averaging over 330 passing yards in the last two games. The Bengals have been on a roll since their rough start, even though they've lost close games to strong teams like the Ravens. The

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Nov 17 2024BUSINESS

Olive Oil Prices Set to Drop: Good News for Consumers

Get ready for some relief at the grocery store! Deoleo, the world’s biggest olive oil producer, is gearing up to slash prices in half. This is great news after a crazy few years where extreme weather led to record-breaking highs. The turnaround is thanks to improving harvests in countries like Spain

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Nov 17 2024SPORTS

Boxing Brawl: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Scores Big on Streaming

The heavyweight fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was a massive hit online, with Netflix reporting that around 60 million households tuned in. The peak viewership reached 65 million at one point. This is big news for live streaming events. While the exact numbers aren't out yet, Netflix says th

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Nov 17 2024WEATHER

Get Ready for Cozy Mornings and Ludicrously Cool Evenings

Brace yourselves for some delightful morning and evening temperatures! The weather is about to take a cozy turn, with light jackets becoming your go-to for the next few days. But don’t get too comfortable, because a big change is on the horizon. A mighty cold front is on its way, bringing rain and t

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