Thursday December 24, 2009
So far, the storm has left more than a half-foot of snow in the Twin Cities area. Chaska leads with 9.4 inches. St. Paul has declared a snow emergency, so vehicles need to get off the streets. Before it's done, the storm could drop 16-22 inches in a band from the Iowa border through the Twin Cities to the Arrowhead. At the Twin Cities airport, many flights (arrivals and departures) were canceled and dozens more delayed. 1 traffic death has been tied to the weather.
They're coming out in force despite the snow on the day before Christmas. | All-nighter at Macy's | NORAD tracks Santa
Star Tribune weather reporter Bill McAuliffe discussed the snowstorm that's belting Minnesota.
In an epic struggle settled at dawn, the Democratic-controlled Senate passed health care legislation Thursday, a triumph for President Barack Obama that clears the way for compromise talks with the House on a bill to reduce the ranks of the uninsured and rein in the insurance industry.
Ramsey County sheriff's fundraising tactic raises eyebrows
Minnesota to join suit to keep out Asian carp
Access issues trip up stairs project in St. Paul
Gov't lifts bailout cap for Fannie and Freddie
Winona student won't be charged for false report
Jobless claims, goods orders signal modest rebound
Treasury removes cap for Fannie and Freddie aid
Owners decorate pet cemetery for holidays
Boy reunited with American dad in Brazil
So far, Waseca mayor is the only one who has filed for Day's seat
Entertainment
"American Idol" will return next month with a two-night, four-hour premiere featuring auditions in Boston and Atlanta, the Fox network says.
Photo right: Ellen DeGeneres
Wolves 103, New Jersey 99
The "Dirt Bowl Championship" goes to Minnesota, but a look at the last time such bad teams met reveals a reason for hope.
The government is requiring the manufacturers of products for infants and toddlers to create programs for keeping in touch with people who own cribs, strollers, changing tables and other items.
The agency's closing is a storm of its own for customers trying to work through airlines, cruise lines and credit card companies on their own.
Technobabble
Minneapolis agency brews up another winning holiday video
Souhan on Sports
Favre speaks...
Lileks
Creepy Sci-Fi Four-Armed Santas
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