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Good morning! Snow developing today across southern Minnesota. And cold! Highs in the teens. At least it's Friday? All right, let's settle this once and for all: Nazis are bad. There, we settled it. A Minnetonka High School student is apologizing after he and another student posted a dance proposal that featured the Nazi salute. The student apparently posted on social media that "there was no intent to offend anyone." | What's on MPR News today? | Forecast
Criminal case against Jake Patterson not a simple one even though he said 'I did it'
Legal experts say even with a confession the case against Jake Patterson is not an open-and-shut case. | Complaint in Closs case could be road map for prosecution
From disease to habitat loss, researchers lay out Minnesota's bleak climate realities

Minnesota lawmakers considering new legislation for reducing greenhouse gas emissions got their second crash course Thursday. This time, it was on all the ways climate change is already harming the state.

Federal judge strikes down lame-duck changes to Wisconsin voting laws

The bills were passed after Republican Gov. Scott Walker was defeated but before Democratic Gov. Tony Evers was sworn in.

Smooth lake ice thrills Twin Cities skaters
Even in the middle of a weekday, dozens of skaters could be seen from the shores of Lake Minnetonka. They were all out enjoying near perfect conditions not seen in years -- clear, smooth ice without snow on top. | Watch your step: Why thin ice might be hard to detect
Attempts to make shutdown 'painless' may stretch limits of federal law

The Trump administration is trying to minimize the impact of the government shutdown by bringing furloughed workers back to work without pay. Critics say this may run afoul of the law.

Heads-up for Sunday, a super 'blood moon' is on the way

Not only will the moon be particularly close to Earth, but it will also be bathed in a reddish light just before midnight Eastern time.

Status of Lynx star Maya Moore for '19 WNBA season uncertain

Lynx head coach and general manager Cheryl Reeve said Thursday that the organization has been "in close contact" with the five-time first team All-WNBA honoree.

For the men behind Laurel and Hardy, another fine mess
The new film "Stan and Ollie" examines the lives of the pair after the cameras stopped rolling. 
Stephen King, Amy Tan headed to Minneapolis for new book festival

The Loft Literary Center's inaugural Wordplay Book Festival, slated for May 11-12, will feature more than 100 authors. Ready to book your weekend with the wordsmiths? Registration opens in March.

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