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Good morning! Wind chill advisory for portion of northern Minnesota this morning. Highs between 10 up north to around 20 south. On Friday night, CNN plans to air a new documentary on Prince, to coincide with a big tribute planned at Sunday night's Grammys. However, the documentary raises more questions than it answers, says The Current's Andrea Swensson. | Forecast | Updraft weather blog
 

Lawmakers considering help with private school bills

A House committee is hearing a bill that would attempt to encourage donations for high-poverty charter and public schools as well as private school scholarships, the measure's most controversial piece. | Under DeVos, here's how school choice might work

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Gorsuch calls Trump tweets about judges 'demoralizing' and 'disheartening'

Remarks by Neil Gorsuch, the president's nominee to the Supreme Court, about Trump's put-downs of judges were quoted by Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal, who met with Gorsuch about the nomination.

Dakota Access pipeline construction to restart 'immediately'

With the green light from the federal government, the company building the Dakota Access oil pipeline said Wednesday it plans to resume work immediately to finish the long-stalled project.

Homeland Security secretary: Travel vetting could include passwords, tweets

John Kelly says that screening needs to improve. He also says Trump's travel ban is not based on religion, and one of the great strengths of the U.S. is diversity of religious views.


 
 

Trump vs. Nordstrom: The latest bout raising ethical concerns

The Seattle-based retailer earned Trump's ire by dropping his daughter Ivanka's clothing and accessory line. The implication, intended or not: Hurt my daughter's business and the Oval Office will come after you.

Photos: White Bear Lake transforms into interactive arts experience

The Art Shanty Projects' On-Ice Program lets visitors explore the 20 shanties on White Bear Lake, each developed by different artists for an interactive experience. Live storytelling, music and tactile projects are all part of the icy event. | Related: The Minnesota winter bucket list

Art Hounds: Joyful dance and Syrian heartbreak

This week on Art Hounds: Curio Dance grooves to Jimi Hendrix.

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