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Snow, sleet, rain, wind - and thunder? Winter storm continues to move across Minnesota

Snow, sleet, rain, wind - and thunder? Winter storm continues to move across Minnesota

Rounds of snow, sleet and rain — accompanied by gusty winds and perhaps some thunder — will continue across Minnesota from Saturday through Sunday morning as a prolonged winter storm moves across the region.
by Andrew Krueger

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Outpouring of community support, calls for improved safety in wake of fatal Minneapolis fire

Outpouring of community support, calls for improved safety in wake of fatal Minneapolis fire

Community leaders have formed a committee to plan how to best help people affected by Wednesday’s fatal fire in a Minneapolis high-rise apartment building. Meanwhile, a state legislator is calling for improved fire safety measures in older buildings.
by Martin Moylan

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Multicultural families share what's on their Thanksgiving table

Multicultural families share what's on their Thanksgiving table

The Thanksgiving spread doesn’t have to be just turkey, mashed potatoes and green bean casserole. Here are some voices from various communities who tell us what’s on their holiday menu this year.
by Riham Feshir

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'We're thankful': A family's journey to bring a baby home forever

'We're thankful': A family's journey to bring a baby home forever

The Hennepin County Juvenile Justice Center in Minneapolis was filled with excitement on National Adoption Day as children awaited final hearings to legally become part of a family. Twenty-two children, including 2-year-old Kameron, will celebrate Thanksgiving with 14 new families Thursday.
by Jiwon Choi, Christine T. Nguyen and Andy Kosier

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Snow is a hassle for some, fun for others

Snow is a hassle for some, fun for others

People living around the Twin Cities dug out Wednesday from the first big shot of winter and took their first runs down neighborhood sledding hills.
by Brian Bakst

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Snow totals from around Minnesota

Snow totals from around Minnesota

Snow totals of 4 inches or greater from around Minnesota and western Wisconsin through 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, as reported by weather observers and relayed by the National Weather Service.
by MPR News Staff

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