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Good morning! Partly sunny to the north with a chance of freezing drizzle and snow. Snow spreading across the south through the day. Highs 30-35. Winter weather advisory for portions of southeastern Minnesota today. A blizzard watch is in effect for far northwestern Minnesota Sunday through Monday morning. And finally, there's a winter storm watch for northern and central portions of the state Sunday into Monday morning. Safe travels if you're on the road or skies this weekend. | Forecast | Updraft weather blog
 


Real ID deadline looms again for lawmakers

Minnesota needs to meet federal drivers' license security standards in about a year, and one key Republican said he's in no rush to comply. | MN enhanced IDs may meet standards, but paperwork is a drawback for some

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Donations to cover school lunch debt appreciated, but won't solve old problem

Donations to cover school lunch debt appreciated, but won't solve old problem Social media campaigns spurred a rush of donations to pay school lunch debt for students around the metro. However, a rush of generosity won't fix an old problem. | Twitter rises up for good: Campaigns spread to pay Twin Cities students' lunch debt

Suspect in Berlin attack shot, killed in Milan after international manhunt

Italian police say during a normal ID check in a Milan suburb, a suspect pulled a handgun and fired at officers. Police returned fire and killed him.

First Ebola vaccine likely to stop the next outbreak

The results are in from the clinical trials of a new vaccine -- and it looks like a potent weapon. In fact, they are already stockpiling it. | Health


 
 

Trump team asks State Dept. to name those working on gender equality

The State Department was asked to list its workers who focus on gender equality and ending violence against women, and to identify money allocated for such programs.

Ag. Dept. warns of Norseman spirit made with leather

Minneapolis company Norseman Distillery says its Leathered Aquavit is safe to drink, but the state's agriculture department disagrees.

Minnesota Wild building ice rink on top of old Macy's store

The team signed a deal Thursday to put team offices in the site of the former Macy's in downtown St. Paul and build a practice rink on top of the building.

Lowry Grove mobile home park gets 3-month extension

The company that plans to redevelop the 15-acre mobile home park said Thursday it would move the closure from March until to June to allow children to finish out the school year in the St. Anthony-New Brighton district.

They'll tell the story of eight nights: The Maccabeats mash up 'Hamilton' and Hanukkah

The New York a cappella group called the Maccabeats rewrote songs from the hit musical "Hamilton" to tell the origin story of Hanukkah. | Chanukah 101

Minneapolis teacher empowers black youth with Kwanzaa

Titilayo Bediako's classroom lesson has turned into an institution hosting an annual Kwanzaa event that's now in its 20th year.

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