Dec. 10, 2019

Hang in there, one more subzero day to endure. This week’s cold snap peaks tomorrow morning when temperatures bottom out between minus 10 and minus 18 across Minnesota. The rest of this week will be significantly warmer, with highs in the mid-20s on Thursday and mid-30s on Friday in the metro area. Bundle up and stay warm!

Duluth City Council saves financially struggling Spirit Mountain. In an 8-1 vote, councilors approved to provide $235,000 in aid to the financially beleaguered ski hill, Duluth News Tribune reports. Funding for the subsidy will come from the city of Duluth's tourism tax reserves.

Merriam-Webster’s word of the year 2019 goes to “they.” Runners-up include 'quid pro quo,' 'impeach' and 'the.' The dictionary’s online search site saw a 313 percent increase in look-ups of the word, which has been emerging as a nonbinary alternative to "he" and "she."

One more Democratic governor in, the party’s getting close to holding majority of state governorships. Now that Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is sworn in, Democrats are just one seat away from evenly splitting state governorships with Republicans — the closest they’ve been in the past decade.

Fighting the freeze with fashion? Being prepared for the cold should be a point of pride! Take a photo of yourself all bundled up for tomorrow’s temps and tag it with @MPRNews on Twitter and Instagram. We’ll share your photos in an online gallery.

— Jiwon Choi, MPR News

Takeaways: Democrats make case in articles of impeachment

The articles charge President Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress and argue that he is a “threat to national security and the Constitution."

More: Democrats unveil 2 articles of impeachment against Trump
Monday: Democratic impeachment counsel calls Trump a 'clear and present danger'
Full coverage: The Trump impeachment inquiry

St. Cloud State to eliminate football, golf programs; add men’s soccer

The university cited financial pressures and Title IX compliance as reasons for the cuts. Separately, the University of Minnesota Crookston announced an end to its football program.

In Aug: Judge: St. Cloud State University needs to invest more in women's sports
In Sept: Budget challenges prompt St. Cloud State University to lay off 8 faculty

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6 people killed in New Jersey shooting, including officer

Authorities say six people were killed Tuesday in a shooting that spanned across Jersey City.

Farmer suicides are on the rise; here’s how to help

A new state program is training people in the agricultural community to reach out when they see a farmer struggling. The sessions have been so popular, there’s a waiting list to get in.

In occupation where stress is ample: Farmers have few options for mental health care
From January: Lawmakers look to boost funding to address farmer stress, suicide
'He was my everything':A farmer's wife reflects on her husband's suicide

Health officials: 5 Minnesotans sickened by E. coli from salad kits

The illnesses are tied to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad Kits. State and national health officials are warning consumers to not eat the salad mix. Throw it out if it’s in your refrigerator.

In cabin country, rental property could get new tax treatment

Under guidance from the state, Minnesota county assessors are evaluating whether to treat some cabin or vacation properties as commercial for tax purposes, which could boost bills. It’s an issue zooming toward the Legislature for another look.

'Vacationland': In Minnesota, 'the cabin' is both a place and a state of mind

North Dakota county votes to take limited number of refugees

Burleigh County on Monday voted to accept no more than 25 refugees next year, after initially signaling it would be the first to ban them since President Trump ordered that states and counties should have the power to do so.

Previously: North Dakota county may become first in U.S. to bar new refugees

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