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Good morning! Cold and blustery today -- wind gusts could reach as high as 50 mph. A wind advisory is in effect for much of western and central Minnesota through tonight. Let's all raise a toast to George today. Wait, who's George? He was the last of his species of Hawaiian land snail . He died New Year's Day at approximately 14 years old. Those who knew George say he kept to himself. RIP, George.  | Forecast
Your guide to following the 2019 legislative session
A new governor and new makeup of the Minnesota Legislature must pass a balanced budget by May and navigate a host of other contentious issues. Here's your guide to following along this year -- the key players, the issues to watch and more. | Lots of new faces, many familiar issues as Legislature convenes
Newly elected Rochester politicians promise more transparency

As the Destination Medical Center transforms Rochester, a new class of elected city officials is promising more transparency and less decision-making behind closed doors.

'He loved the Iron Range': Rukavina remembered as the last of a political era
The populist DFLer from Virginia, Minn., was remembered for always standing up for working people. He was a throwback politician, someone who made genuine friendships with the Republicans across the aisle. | Monday: Iron Range political icon Tom Rukavina dies
Trump to take his case to build wall to prime-time audience

Trump's Oval Office speech Tuesday -- his first as president -- will be followed by his visit Thursday to the southern border to highlight his demand for a barrier.

Air travelers start to feel effects of government shutdown

Over the weekend, some airports had long lines at checkpoints, apparently caused by a rising number of security officers calling in sick while they are not getting paid.

Prescription drug costs driven by manufacturer price hikes, not innovation

A recent study shows the cost of brand-name drugs is rising -- not because of expensive new therapies entering the market but because manufacturers are raising prices on existing drugs.

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