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Immigration enforcement surge begins in Charlotte, North Carolina, officials confirm

November 15, 2025

By ERIK VERDUZCO - Associated Press

Federal officials have started a surge of immigration enforcement in Charlotte, North Carolina. Agents were seen making arrests on Saturday. Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin says the move aims to ensure public safety. Local officials including Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles are criticizing the arrests, saying they cause unnecessary fear. Residents of North Carolina’s largest city are reporting agents seeking to arrest people outside businesses and in front yards. Observers say they have seen an increase in stops by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents since Friday.

Disability rights activist and author Alice Wong dies at 51

November 15, 2025

AP

Alice Wong, an activist and author who championed the rights of people with disabilities, has died. She was 51. Close friend Sandy Ho says Wong died of infection Friday in a hospital in San Francisco. Wong was born with muscular dystrophy. She used a power wheelchair and an assistive breathing device. Ho remembered her as a funny person and humorous writer who wanted people with disabilities to have independence and a voice for themselves.

Homeland Security agents surge into North Carolina’s largest city. Here’s what to know

November 15, 2025

By ED WHITE - Associated Press

U.S. immigration agents are targeting North Carolina’s largest city over objections from local leaders, prompting activists, elected officials and community groups to monitor any sweeps and support vulnerable Charlotte residents. President Donald Trump’s administration confirmed Saturday that a surge of immigration enforcement in Charlotte had begun. Agents were seen making arrests in multiple locations. It’s the latest step in the Trump administration’s strategy of putting immigration agents or the military on the streets of some of America’s largest cities run by Democrats. The push has caused fear and anxiety, especially among people who don’t have legal status in the U.S., and sparked a number of lawsuits.

Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley arrested on felony assault charge in Texas

November 15, 2025

AP

Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley has been arrested and charged with felony assault in what police in Texas are calling a “family violence” incident. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office says the 37-year-old was arrested early Friday at a home in Rosharon. Beverley is asking for people not to “believe everything you see on the internet.” He has also reposted an unsigned statement saying he had unexpectedly found his minor sister alone with an 18-year-old man. Beverley is a 12-year veteran of the NBA who last played for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024. He previously was with the Houston Rockets, the Los Angeles Clippers and several other teams.

4 law enforcement officers shot in rural Kansas

November 15, 2025

By JACK DURA and JOHN HANNA - Associated Press

Four officers were shot while responding to a rural residence south of Topeka, Kansas. The shooting happened around 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Three Osage County sheriff’s deputies and one Kansas Highway Patrol trooper were shot, Kansas Bureau of Investigation spokesperson Melissa Underwood said. A male suspect died from gunshot wounds, leaders from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and state Highway Patrol said. One other male was injured and taken to a hospital and is in stable condition, officials said. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded immediately to the call of the shooting, officials said. The shooting occurred in a rural area near U.S. Highway 75 south of Topeka.

Pope returns 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada as part of reckoning with colonial past

November 15, 2025

By NICOLE WINFIELD - Associated Press

The Vatican has returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada. They are expected to arrive in Montreal on Dec. 6. This move is part of the Catholic Church’s effort to address its role in suppressing Indigenous culture in the Americas. On Saturday, Pope Leo XIV gave the items to a delegation from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. The artifacts, part of the Vatican Museum’s ethnographic collection, were originally sent to Rome by Catholic missionaries for a 1925 exhibition. The Vatican insists these were gifts, but historians and Indigenous groups question the power dynamics involved. The Canadian church has committed to ensuring the artifacts are safeguarded and respected.

Feds expand terrorism charges in July shooting at Texas immigration detention center

November 15, 2025

AP

Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged six more people with a new terrorism-related charge in the July shooting outside an immigration detention center near Dallas. They also say six others are scheduled to enter guilty pleas. The new indictment Friday relies on President Trump’s recent declaration that deems the decentralized movement known as antifa a domestic terrorist organization. The case stems from the July 4 shooting outside the Prairieland Detention Center near Dallas that injured a police officer. Patrick McClain, a lawyer for defendant Zachary Evetts, on Saturday said he has seen no evidence to support the government’s view of the case.

Pope Leo XIV celebrates cinema with Hollywood stars and urges inclusion of marginal voices

November 15, 2025

By NICOLE WINFIELD - Associated Press

Pope Leo XIV has welcomed Spike Lee, Cate Blanchett, Greta Gerwig and dozens of other Hollywood luminaries to a special Vatican audience. Leo encouraged the filmmakers and celebrities gathered in a frescoed Vatican audience hall to use their art to include marginal voices. He called film “a popular art in the noblest sense, intended for and accessible to all.” The encounter was organized by the Vatican’s culture ministry and follows on similar audiences Pope Francis had in recent years with artists and comedians. But it also seemed to have particular meaning for history’s first American pope, who grew up in Chicago in the heyday of Hollywood.

Naturalized US citizens thought they were safe. Trump’s immigration policies are shaking that belief

November 15, 2025

By DEEPTI HAJELA - Associated Press

As President Donald Trump reshapes immigration and the nation’s relationship with immigrants, some naturalized citizens are wondering if the country they made a commitment to when they took the oath of citizenship is still making one to them. There’s now fear that the push to drastically increase deportations and shift who can claim America as home is having a ripple effect. What citizenship has meant has expanded and contracted over the course of American history. In the last years of the 19th century and into the 20th century, laws were put on the books limiting immigration and, by extension, naturalization. The 1965 Immigration and Naturalization Act replaced the system with one that portions visas equally among nations.

Trump pardons Jan. 6 defendant for separate gun offense, releasing him from prison

November 15, 2025

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and CHRIS MEGERIAN - Associated Press

President Donald Trump has pardoned a Jan. 6 defendant who had remained behind bars despite the sweeping grant of clemency for U.S. Capitol rioters because of a separate conviction for illegally possessing firearms. The decision is the latest example of Trump’s willingness to use his constitutional authority to help supporters who once tried to keep him in power despite his loss to President Joe Biden in 2020. Daniel Edwin Wilson was under investigation for his role in the riot when authorities found six guns and roughly 4,800 rounds of ammunition in his home. Because of prior felony convictions, it was illegal for him to possess firearms.

Americana troubadour Todd Snider, alt-country singer-songwriter, dies at 59

November 15, 2025

AP

A beloved figure in American roots music, Todd Snider has died at 59. His record label announced Saturday that Snider died Friday. Known for his cosmic-stoner songwriting and freewheeling tunes, Snider’s career spanned three decades. He combined folk, rock, and country, creating songs recorded by artists like Jerry Jeff Walker and Tom Jones. Snider was diagnosed with pneumonia after a violent assault led to a canceled tour. He was later arrested in Salt Lake City for threatening hospital staff. Snider’s albums showcased his unique style and humor. His last album released in October.

Why a centuries-old Mexica myth became Mexico’s enduring symbol

November 15, 2025

By MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ - Associated Press

A new exhibition in Mexico City explores how the sacred myth that marked the site of the ancient Mexica — or Aztec — capital has survived the European conquest, colonization and centuries of change to remain at the heart of Mexico’s identity. It’s among the government’s activities marking the 700th anniversary of the founding of the Mexica capital. Today, the eagle, the cactus and the serpent are present not only on the national flag, but across public spaces and religious sites as symbols of a story that was never forgotten.

Voters in Virginia and New Jersey send a message: It’s Trump’s economy now

November 15, 2025

By OLIVIA DIAZ, MIKE CATALINI and MAYA SWEEDLER - Associated Press

The economy and rising prices were high on the minds of voters on Election Day, and those concerns contributed to a Democratic sweep of statewide offices in Virginia and New Jersey. The voting pattern in two traditionally Republican counties in each state is evidence of how strongly Democrats campaigned on pocketbook issues. Spotsylvania County in Virginia and Morris County in New Jersey backed Donald Trump and Republican candidates for governor in earlier elections. This month, voters in those counties went with Democrats up and down the ballot. With congressional midterm elections in 2026, the November results have sent a message to conservatives who hold power in Washington.

Trump says stopping suspected drug boats doesn’t work. But the US reports record cocaine seizures

November 15, 2025

By JOSHUA GOODMAN and JIM MUSTIAN - Associated Press

President Donald Trump has justified American military strikes on boats suspected of smuggling drugs by saying the longtime U.S. strategy of interdicting such vessels has been a major failure. Trump’s comments came around the same time that the U.S. Coast Guard announced a record year for cocaine seizures. That milestone, however, hasn’t stopped the Republican president from upending decades of U.S. counternarcotics policy with a series of military strikes in the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. Veterans of the drug war say U.S. resources would be better spent doubling down on the traditional approach of interdicting drug boats.

Can’t take hormone therapy for menopause? There are other options

November 15, 2025

By LAURA UNGAR - AP Science Writer

Women experiencing hot flashes, night sweats and other menopausal symptoms don’t need to suffer. If doctors advise them to avoid hormone therapy because they’ve had a heart attack, blood clots, stroke or breast cancer — or if they simply don’t want to take it — there are other options. Experts say lifestyle changes, medications without hormones and other strategies can help. Exercise and eating well can aid in weight loss, which has been associated with reductions in hot flashes and night sweats. Antidepressants and other nonhormonal prescription drugs can also ease symptoms. And there are nonprescription options such as over-the-counter vaginal lubricants.

First major winter rains pummel Gaza, destroying makeshift shelters

November 15, 2025

By WAFAA SHURAFA - Associated Press

The first heavy rainfall of the season has sent water cascading through the Muwasi tent camp in the Gaza Strip. Residents have struggled to cope with flooding and damaged infrastructure from two years of war. On Friday, residents attempted to dig trenches to direct water away from their tents. Rain dripped through tears in tarps and makeshift shelters. Strong winds have also threatened to topple tents and destroy families’ attempts to gather food and supplies. The war broke out on October 7th, 2023, when Hamas-led militants launched a surprise attack on Israel.

The ‘eerily similar’ ways how Trump and Biden tried to ease anger about the high cost of living

November 15, 2025

JOSH BOAK - Associated Press

President Donald Trump’s problems with fixing the high cost of living might be giving voters a feeling of déjà vu. Just like President Joe Biden, Trump says lower prices are just around the corner. But Biden-era officials say that argument doesn’t work with impatient voters. Republicans pushed the case that Biden’s policies made inflation worse. Democrats are using that same framing today. They say Trump’s tariffs are getting passed along to consumers in the form of higher prices and that mass deportations have made the construction of homes more expensive. Trump says Republicans need to do a better job explaining his policies. But he also blames Biden for the economic problems.

Winning ticket for $980 million jackpot sold in Georgia, Mega Millions says

November 14, 2025

By The Associated Press

A Mega Millions player in Georgia has won the $980 million jackpot, overcoming abysmal odds to take the huge prize. The numbers selected Friday were 1, 8, 11, 12 and 57 with the gold Mega Ball 7. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 290.5 million. A winner can choose an annuity or the cash option — a one-time, lump-sum payment of $452.2 million before taxes. If there are multiple jackpot winners, the prize is shared. In September, two Powerball players in Missouri and Texas won a nearly $1.8 billion jackpot, one of the largest in the U.S.

Once a shadowy dealmaker, one-time Zelenskyy associate is accused in Ukrainian corruption scandal

November 14, 2025

By SAMYA KULLAB - Associated Press

Tymur Mindich has been named as the mastermind behind a $100 million embezzlement scheme in Ukraine. An investigation by anti-corruption agencies revealed his influence over top officials and the state nuclear power company. Mindich, who was reportedly tipped off, has fled the country. Two top ministers have resigned. Mindich’s rise is linked to his past business ties with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Until recently, Mindich was known as a producer in the entertainment industry. Ukrainian activists say his influence grew due to his connection with Zelenskyy. Mindich is also under investigation for alleged dealings with a drone company.

From guardrails to potholes, AI is becoming the new eyes on America’s roads

November 14, 2025

By JEFF McMURRAY - Associated Press

Cities and states in the U.S. are turning to AI to improve road safety. Hawaii is distributing 1,000 dashboard cameras to monitor road conditions and reduce traffic fatalities. San Jose, California, has reported a 97% success rate in identifying potholes using cameras on street sweepers. Texas is using AI to analyze road conditions and identify outdated street signs. Florida and Michigan are also leveraging AI for road safety improvements. These efforts aim to address infrastructure issues and prepare roads for autonomous vehicles, highlighting the growing role of technology in transportation safety.

Trump cuts ties with ‘Wacky’ Marjorie Taylor Greene, once among his top MAGA-world defenders

November 14, 2025

By MEG KINNARD - Associated Press

President Donald Trump has publicly ended his support for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her “Wacky Marjorie” and saying he would endorse a challenger against her in the next midterms “if the right person runs.” The Friday night post on Truth Social seemingly marked a final break in a dispute that has been simmering for months. Greene, once a staunch MAGA supporter, has moderated her political stance, criticizing Republican leaders and diverging from Trump on several issues, including economic affordability and the Jeffrey Epstein files. Trump accused Greene of going “Far Left” and complained about her constant criticism.

Indigenous winter market kicks off holiday shopping season

November 14, 2025

Xavier Walt, Nathaniel LeCapitaine,

CLOQUET, Minn. — An indigenous winter craft market at the Cloquet Community Center helped kick off the local holiday shopping season. The market showcased pieces from a number of the area’s indigenous artists, each showing off their creations from blankets to bead work. According to one of the event’s organizers, markets like these help local artists get a headstart on…

Grand View Golf Course reopens for final weekend of season

November 14, 2025

Xavier Walt,

DULUTH, Minn. — Northland golfers are sneaking in one last round at Grand View Golf Course before colder weather strikes. The course, which had previously closed down for the winter, opened back up for one final weekend of golf. Dozens of golfers have been coming out to celebrate the end of the fall season, but the owner of the course…

Disney reaches new deal with YouTube TV, ending a blackout that lasted over two weeks

November 14, 2025

By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS - AP Business Writer

Disney and YouTube TV have reached a new deal to bring channels like ABC and ESPN back to the Google-owned livestreaming platform. The agreement ends a blackout for customers that dragged on for about two weeks. Both sides say that restoration has already begun. Disney content went dark on YouTube TV the night of Oct. 30 after the two sides failed to reach a new licensing deal. YouTube TV subscribers were left without Disney channels on the platform — notably disrupting coverage of top college football matchups and professional sports games, among other news and entertainment offerings. Other Disney-owned content removed from YouTube TV included channels like NatGeo, FX, Freeform, SEC Network, ACC Network and more.

USDA data casts doubt on China’s soybean purchase promises touted by Trump

November 14, 2025

By JOSH FUNK - AP Business Writer

New data the Agriculture Department released Friday created serious doubts about whether China will really buy millions of bushels of American soybeans like the Trump administration touted last month. The USDA report released after the government reopened showed only two Chinese purchases of American soybeans since the summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea. The 332,000 metric tons fell well short of the 12 million metric tons that Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said China agreed to purchase by January and nowhere near the 25 million metric tons she said they would buy in each of the next three years.

Sax Zim Bog Tripling Its Popular Boardwalk

Sax Zim Bog extending the length of popular Auggie’s Bogwalk

November 14, 2025

Emily Halling, Adam Jagunich,

MEADOWLANDS, Minn.– Over the years, Sax Zim Bog out in Meadowlands has captured the hearts of countless nature enthusiasts. One of their most famous landmarks is going through what staff is calling a long overdue extension. When visiting Sax Zim Bog, visitors have different goals and missions. Whether it’s searching for a life bird or trying your luck at some…

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon announces his surprise retirement at age 59

November 14, 2025

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO - AP Business Writer

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon is planning to retire early next year and his successor has been named. The company made the surprise announcement on Friday about McMillion stepping down on Jan. 31. John Furner, the head of Walmart’s U.S. operations, will take over the next day. Walmart shares fell 3% immediately in premarket trading after the news of the unexpected leadership change. Unlike Amazon’s Jeff Bezos or Tesla’s Elon Musk, McMillon isn’t a household name. But he played a key role in the U.S. economy. Walmart’s performance is a barometer of consumer spending given its size. The company maintains that more than 150 million customers shop on its website or in its stores every week.

Reaching 67 points is creating a ‘6-7’ frenzy at college basketball games across the country

November 14, 2025

AP

Oklahoma coach Jennie Baranczyk hears the popular catchphrase “6-7” all the time at home, possibly more often than please and thank you. Getting an earful of it at a women’s basketball game, well, that was new for the mother of three. Baranczyk and the sixth-ranked Sooners became the latest college team to send fans into a frenzy when they hit 67 points in an 89-61 victory against North Alabama on Friday. Hundreds of students on a field trip screamed their approval along with the ubiquitous phrase and juggled their hands up and down to mimic a video that went viral earlier this year.

Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure builds on consumer prices

November 14, 2025

Matt McConico,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits. It’s part of a response to pressure from consumers who complain prices are too high. The move comes after voters in off-year elections earlier this month cited economic concerns as their top…

Duluth Housing Strategies Conference held at DECC

November 14, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth Housing Strategies Conference was held at the DECC on Friday. The event was the first of its kind in over a decade to be held in Duluth. It aimed at building connections among developers, bankers and other stakeholders to support local housing projects Throughout the day different listening sessions were held, each focusing on different…

Government will release September jobs report next week, ending data drought from federal shutdown

November 14, 2025

By PAUL WISEMAN and CHRISTOPHER RUGABER - AP Economics Writers

The Labor Department will release its numbers on September hiring and unemployment next Thursday, a month and a half late, marking the beginning of the end of a data drought caused by the 43-day federal government shutdown. The statistical blackout meant that the Federal Reserve, businesses, policymakers and investors have largely been in the dark about inflation, job creation, GDP growth and other measures of the U.S. economic health since late summer.

Photos of protesters clashing with police outside Chicago immigration facility

November 14, 2025

By NAM Y. HUH - Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities arrested protesters outside a Chicago-area federal immigration facility on Friday that activists call a de facto detention center with inhumane conditions. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Categories: US & World News

FAA takes first steps to restore flights after shutdown strain, but some limits remain

November 14, 2025

By RIO YAMAT and JOSH FUNK - Associated Press

Summary: The Federal Aviation Administration says it plans to roll back some of its restrictions on commercial flights at 40 major U.S. airports that have been in place since Nov. 7. The agency said Friday the mandatory 6% flight cuts are being downgraded to 3%. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has said restrictions would remain until staffing at air traffic control facilities stabilizes and safety metrics improve. The unprecedented order has already affected thousands of flights. The FAA says it was necessary to ease pressure on the aviation system and help manage staffing shortages as more unpaid controllers began calling out of work as the shutdown entered its second month.

US military’s 20th strike on alleged drug-running boat kills 4 in the Caribbean

November 14, 2025

By BEN FINLEY - Associated Press

A Pentagon official says the U.S. military’s 20th strike on a boat accused of transporting drugs has killed four people in the Caribbean Sea. The latest attack happened Monday, the same day Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced two strikes had been carried out the day before. The Trump administration has insisted the warships are focused on stopping the flow of drugs into the U.S. But the impending arrival of an aircraft carrier has fueled speculation that the U.S. also wants to pressure Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to step down.

At Trump’s urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epstein’s ties to Clinton and other political foes

November 14, 2025

By MICHAEL R. SISAK and JESSE BEDAYN - Associated Press

Acceding to President Donald Trump’s demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to Trump political foes, including former President Bill Clinton. Bondi said Friday that she was assigning Manhattan U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton to lead the probe. This week, congressional Republicans released nearly 23,000 pages of documents from Epstein’s estate and House Democrats seized on emails mentioning Trump. The president, who was friends with Epstein for years, didn’t explain what supposed crimes he wanted the Justice Department to investigate. None of the men he mentioned in demanding the probe have been accused of sexual misconduct by any of Epstein’s victims.

Caregiver accused of stealing $10,000+ from vulnerable adult they were caring for

November 14, 2025

Matt McConico,

DULUTH, Min. – A Minnesota Department of Health report say a caregiver with a Duluth comprehensive home care agency stole money from one of their clients. The report say the, “The stole the client’s bank card the first day the worked in the client’s home and fraudulently used the bank card to pay tuition expenses and order online items.” The…

Officials in North Carolina city vow to resist looming federal immigration crackdown

November 14, 2025

AP

Officials and community leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina, are opposing a pending federal immigration crackdown. They describe it as an invasion and urge residents to protest peacefully and record agents’ actions from a distance. Mecklenburg County Commissioner Susan Rodriguez-McDowell criticizes the federal government’s approach. Sheriff Garry McFadden confirmed that U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents would soon start an enforcement operation. Local organizations are training volunteers to protest and inform immigrants of their rights. President Donald Trump’s administration defends these operations as necessary for fighting crime. Local officials emphasize that the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department isn’t involved in federal immigration enforcement.

Michigan adopts updated sex education standards after contentious meeting

November 14, 2025

Matt McConico,

Michigan Department of Education Logo (AP) – Despite opposition from some parents and pastors, the Michigan State Board of Education approved revised state health education standards Thursday that include recommendations that students be taught about gender identity and sexual orientation. Proponents of the standards say they are age-appropriate and will help LGBTQ+ students understand themselves. Opponents say the standards undermine…

Judge says he’ll approve a $7 billion opioid settlement

November 14, 2025

Matt McConico,

FILE – Several 5-mg pills of Oxycodone NEW YORK (AP) — A federal bankruptcy court judge on Friday said he will approve OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma’s latest deal to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids that includes some money for thousands of victims of the epidemic. The deal overseen by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane would require members…

Photo highlights from the Latin Grammy Awards ceremony in Las Vegas

November 14, 2025

By JOHN LOCHER and CHRIS PIZZELLO - Associated Press

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The 2025 Latin Grammy Awards returned to Las Vegas for a musical spectacle that saw Bad Bunny take home the night’s top honor, album of the year. The Puerto Rican superstar was the leading nominee with 12 nominations, and he took home five trophies. Spanish singer Raphael, this year’s Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year,…

Opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue and Sackler family could end years of legal battles

November 14, 2025

By GEOFF MULVIHILL - Associated Press

A bankruptcy judge is hearing closing arguments from the company that makes OxyContin, members of the Sackler family who own it and many groups that sued over its role in the opioid crisis. They’re asking the judge to approve a settlement plan. Some individuals are objecting, but opposition has been mostly subdued. Members of the wealthy Sackler family will collectively pay up to $7 billion under the deal. State and local governments will receive most of it to address addiction. Victims who can prove they were prescribed the powerful painkiller will get several thousand dollars each. If the bankruptcy judge approves it, this could end years of legal battles.

Rubber Chicken Theater announces two new shows to end 2025 season

November 14, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

DULUTH, Minn. — Tickets are on sale for Rubber Chicken Theater’s final two shows of the season. Talk Duluthy to Me This Christmas, or, Santa’s Big DECC Energy, will run December 19-20 and 26-27. The theater says the comedy sketches will feature song parodies ranging from the “super-duper-top-secret-hush-hush data center coming to Hermantown” or the “real reason Roger Reinert wants…

With one touch, they vanish. Meet the delicate, icy wonders called frost flowers

November 14, 2025

By HALLIE GOLDEN - Associated Press

The first major blast of wintry weather in the U.S. this week brought snow, frigid temperatures and in some places something a little more magical: Frost flowers. Made of thin ribbons of ice that extend out in intricate patterns when frozen water breaks through the slits of certain types of plant stems, the icy blooms can disintegrate with a single touch and only appear for hours at a time. They are found most often in the Eastern half of the U.S., especially in the upper half of the country where hard freezes are more common. The patterns resemble clouds of cotton candy or spun glass.

Coffee Conversation: Local band Blue ObCityon rocks the FOX 21 morning show

November 14, 2025

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — Blue ObCityon co-founders Ethan Warn and Tracy Christian joined the FOX 21 Morning Newscast live on Friday for an interview and in-studio performance. The local band draws inspiration from both past and present, blending elements of classic rock, grunge, blues, and modern rock into their signature sound. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Coffee Conversation: MN Give to the Max Day returns statewide November 20

November 14, 2025

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota is just days away from one of its biggest annual traditions in generosity: Give to the Max Day. To highlight the impact of the campaign and the growing need this season, GiveMN CEO Jenna Ray joined the FOX 21 Morning Newscast on Friday, Nov. 14. Since its launch in 2009, Give to the Max Day has…

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Joseph Parker failed drug test, promoter says

November 14, 2025

AP

Queensberry Promotions says former world heavyweight boxing champion Joseph Parker failed a drug test on the day of his loss to Fabio Wardley. British fighter Wardley stopped his opponent from New Zealand in the 11th round at the O2 Arena in London on Oct. 25. It was a fight to determine who would become WBO mandatory challenger to undisputed world champion Oleksandr Usyk. Parker became the WBO champion in 2016 when he beat Andy Ruiz Jr. on a majority decision. He then lost the title to Anthony Joshua in March 2018 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

Stabbing in Virginia leaves 1 injured

November 14, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

VIRGINIA, Minn. — One person is injured after an early morning stabbing in Virginia. According to officials, at around 1:19 a.m. on Friday, police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at the 600 block of N 3rd Ave. Officers found a 29-year-old man with a stab wound to the lower back, which was allegedly inflicted by his 19-year-old…

A closer look at the unapproved peptide injections promoted by influencers and celebrities

November 14, 2025

By MATTHEW PERRONE - AP Health Writer

Unapproved peptide drugs have become a trendy new approach to building muscle, smoothing wrinkles and trying to live longer. But many of the products sold online haven’t been studied in humans and aren’t FDA approved. Behind the trend is the blockbuster popularity of GLP-1 weight loss medications, which have been proven to help users rapidly lose weight. But influencers, wellness gurus and celebrities are now promoting many more obscure peptides for alternative uses. Here’s a closer look at the science, the hype and the potential risks surrounding this wellness trend.

She wanted to keep her son in his school district. It was more challenging than it seemed

November 14, 2025

By BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS - AP Education Writer

When families are evicted, kids’ schooling is often disrupted. Many evicted families go from living in a school district that spends more money on students to one that spends less. For Sechita McNair, an out-of-work film industry veteran, an eviction launched her on a year-long quest to find new housing in her rapidly gentrifying Atlanta neighborhood. Her family didn’t take vacations, and her van was repossessed. But after driving extra hours for Uber and borrowing money, she managed to secure a lease in the right neighborhood so her eldest son could stay at his high school. Despite challenges, McNair is determined to provide her children with better educational opportunities and access to city resources.

China’s stranded astronauts returning from space station on spacecraft that brought new crew

November 13, 2025

By KEN MORITSUGU - Associated Press

Three astronauts who had been stranded at China’s space station are heading home on the craft that brought up their replacements. The trio had been on the station for six months and were supposed to return Nov. 5, four days after the new crew arrived. Their return was aborted because their Shenzhou-20 spacecraft had minor cracks in a window, apparently from space debris. China’s space agency said they were returning Friday on the Shenzhou-21 craft instead. The astronauts traveled to the Tiangong space station in April.

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