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Stories from April 19, 2026

Warm, windy start to week raises fire risk

Warm, windy start to week raises fire risk

After a cold weekend, a quick surge of warmth and wind will elevate fire risk across western and central Minnesota on Monday. Summerlike temperatures arrive by midweek before storm chances return to the region later in the week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Minnesota Frost shut out as Toronto Sceptres win 2-0

The Frost has 39 points and, with two games remaining in the regular season, is locked into the No. 3 seed for the upcoming playoffs.

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This tariff-refund portal is about to be America's hottest website

This tariff-refund portal is about to be America's hottest website

Exactly two months after the Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump's tariffs, the U.S. government has set Monday as the day when some companies can begin requesting refunds.
by Alina Selyukh

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Sunny skies, but a chilly feel continues

Sunny skies, but a chilly feel continues

A light coating of snow early Sunday will give way to sunshine and lighter winds. Temperatures stay on the chilly side before a warm-up arrives midweek.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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U.S. negotiators prepare for more peace talks as Trump repeats threats to Iran

U.S. negotiators prepare for more peace talks as Trump repeats threats to Iran

After Iran again closed the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump said the U.S. is returning to Pakistan for negotiations, but threatened to strike Iranian infrastructure if a deal isn't reached soon.
by NPR Staff

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