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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report for Minnesota on April 30, 2025

WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be slightly cooler with rain showers possible in the afternoon....

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Breakout performances were all in a day's work at Class 4A regional track meet

Broadmoor’s Taylor Hankton took a moment to catch her breath after winning the 300-meter hurdles at the Class 4A, Regi...

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Cats will avoid gardens permanently if you bury 1 natural item that greatly irritates them

Cats are creatures of habit and are tricky to deter once they claim your garden as their litterbox, but there is one sim...

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Monty Don claims you need to prune 1 common plant in May for better blooms

Monty Don is back with his latest tips on what to do in the garden this month, and despite it being May, there is only o...

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Most Australians believe wind turbines are not really green. This is what we found

We debunk myths ranging from “there’s no point in acting until China does” to “we need nuclear for baseload powe...

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Weather Wednesday: don't rush into the garden yet

In this Weather Wednesday we look at our average last 32° temperatures for the spring season....

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Weather gallery for April 30, 2025

Nature's beauty from a weather perspective...

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5 p.m. Weather Forecast - 4/30/25

A storm is headed for Arizona!...

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How global protections are helping sea turtles recover

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In an encouraging sign for marine conservation, many endangered sea turtle populati...

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NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report for Minnesota on April 30, 2025

WCCO meteoroligst Chris Shaffer says rain showers are possible tomorrow afternoon before a sunny and warm weekend....

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Alan Titchmarsh shares 'easiest' method for 'tatty' daffodils to ensure flowers next year

Alan Titchmarsh, the gardening expert and TV presenter, shares his wisdom on managing daffodils post-bloom. His advice h...

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Who did better on emissions – Labor or LNP Coalition?

The Coalition claims its climate track record is better than Labor's. Wait until you find out why ...The post Who did be...

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Bill to clean up school meals, restrict sugary drinks in SNAP moves forward

A bill that proposes to bring the Make America Healthy Again movement to Louisiana went before a packed Senate Health an...

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NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. forecast from April 30, 2025

WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast, including a look ahead towards the weekend where you can expe...

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South Korea's deadly fires made twice as likely by climate change, researchers say

Fires blazed for nearly a week, killing 32 people and destroying around 5,000 buildings before they were brought under c...

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First Alert Weather: Sun sticks around Thursday, but it will be cooler

CBS News New York's Rob Marciano says temperatures will shoot back up to near 80 on Friday, with a chance of a late-day ...

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Former Doyle head coach taking over a nearby Class 5A program. See where she is headed

And she’s back. After spending two years as an assistant at Live Oak, former Doyle coach Amanda Decell has been hired ...

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Record Wet April

One more dose of rain and storms heads for rain inundated parts of Oklahoma. As of the last day of April, we have broken...

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NEXT Weather: 4 p.m. report for Minnesota on April 30, 2025

Light rain moves through the Twin Cities midday Thursday, with a gorgeous weekend to follow, says meteorologist Mike Aug...

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Brooklyn Park Seeks Passionate Volunteer for Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission

Brooklyn Park seeks volunteer for Parks Advisory Commission, with a term until 2027 and a low time commitment....

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Man Accused of Hacking Climate Groups Can Be Sent to U.S., Judge Says

A London court approved the extradition of Amit Forlit, who ran companies that allegedly stole information on behalf of ...

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Experts predict overactive hurricane season for 2025 with 17 storms

Hurricane season starts in a month. Here is what to know about this year's forecast for the tropics....

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Baton Rouge man sentenced to 4 years in prison for having 565 images of child pornography

A Baton Rouge man who pleaded guilty to possession of 565 images of child pornography, including those that depicted pre...

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Cool, damp, foggy tonight, more rain coming

One more dose of rain and storms heads for rain inundated parts of Oklahoma....

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Maxeon Solar Technologies Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Results

--Fiscal year 2024 revenue of $509 million-- --Amid continued headwinds, committed to business transformation and fiscal...

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Yosemite Q&A: What you need to know about visiting the park under the new entrance reservation system

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, visitors will need reservations to get into Yosemite National Park on most days...

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Teaming up to tailor climate education for Indigenous communities

Research shows that communities are best able to mitigate the effects of climate change when they can work alongside sci...

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GFL Environmental Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA1 and Adjusted Free Cash Flow1 all ahead of expectations Net Leverage1 of 3.1x, lowest in Compan...

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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (April 30, 2025)

For our busy Houston commuters – we have “The Commuter Cut” – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen ...

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Bryan-College Station under tornado watch until 8 p.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for much of the eastern half of Texas including Brazos County....

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National weather forecast for Thursday May 1

National weather forecast for Thursday May 1....

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Medford Bolsters Wildfire Defenses with Expanded Fuel Mitigation in Parks and Open Spaces

Medford enhances wildfire defenses in parks and open spaces with funding from various sources, including marijuana tax r...

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Asda announce major price drop on popular kids meal to celebrate anniversary

The supermarket has announced the move to celebrate its 60th anniversary...

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What should you expect on Labor Day in Mexico?

In Mexico, Labor Day is celebrated on May 1. Learn how Mexicans observe this day, what to expect to be open and closed a...

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Georgia Power names Audrey King & Cleve Fann to key leadership roles

Strategic moves support company's commitment to citizenship, continued investments in the grid across the state ATLANTA,...

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How Trump 2.0 Overturned Years of Climate Progress in 100 Days

From regulatory rollbacks to coal resurgence, here are some of Trump’s most consequential actions since January 20....

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Our Changing World: Fiordland’s underwater world

Fiordland's protected black corals provide crucial habitat. But how resilient are they to change?...

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CenterPoint begins rollout of 100 weather stations throughout Houston area

The utility company did not provide details regarding the projected cost of installing and maintaining the weather stati...