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Good morning, it's Wednesday, November 27th. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. Expect snow and gusty winds this morning that’ll taper off and give way to cloudy skies this afternoon. The high is 31, with an overnight low around 15. Our top story is: According to the city’s mayor, an October campaign rally by President Donald Trump cost Minneapolis more than a half-million dollars.

Good morning, it's Tuesday, November 26th. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. It’ll be cloudy today, with temps in the mid 30s. Expect snow tonight — at least 6 inches. The overnight low will be around 30. And that leads us to our top story: It looks like Mother Nature may shake up Thanksgiving travel plans. A storm system forecast to bring 6 or more inches of snow is expected to arrive in the Twin Cities by about 6 or 7 tonight.

Good morning, it's Monday, November 25th. I’m Crystal Orren and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. Expect cloudy skies today, with a high near 45. The overnight low is 32. Our top story is: Twin Cities travelers heading out early for the Thanksgiving holiday might encounter blizzard conditions.

Good morning. It's Friday, November 22nd. I’m Crystal Orren, and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. Expect plenty of sunshine today with a high of 36 and a low of 26. Tonight will be clear. Our top story is: Former all-pro kicker Fred Cox, the leading scorer in Vikings history, died Wednesday at his home in Monticello, Minnesota. He was 80. Cox had been in hospice care with heart and kidney issues. Cox’s wife, Bonnie, said yesterday, he died at 10:50 p.m. on Wednesday.

Good morning. It's Thursday, November 21st. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. Expect a little rain and then snow this morning. It’ll be cloudy, breezy, and colder with a high of 38 and a low of 19. Tonight will be partly cloudy. Our top story is: St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter proposed a nearly $3 million public safety initiative yesterday, which includes starting a public health project for violence prevention and intervention.

Good morning. It's Wednesday, November 20th. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. Today will be mostly cloudy with a high of 45 and a low of 37. Tonight, expect a shower followed by a little more rain late this evening. Our top story is: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he’s stepping in to ensure school milk prices remain affordable.

Good morning. It's Tuesday, November 19th. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. Expect some clouds today, followed by sunshine. The high is 44 with a low of 33. Expect more clouds tonight. Our top story is: The James J. Hill Center — an iconic structure in downtown St. Paul — is up for sale 4 months after the century-old reference library and business center closed to public use. Built by Great Northern Railway magnate James J.

Good morning. It's Monday, November 18th. I’m Crystal Orren, and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. Today will be mostly cloudy with a high of 41 and a low of 34. Tonight, expect a passing shower. Our top story is: As Vikings players filed into the locker room at halftime yesterday, boos rained down at U.S. Bank Stadium. Minnesota had fallen behind 20-0 to the Denver Broncos and the situation looked hopeless.

Good morning, it's Friday, November 15th. I’m Crystal Orren and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press: Today will begin sunny and turn partly cloudy, with a highs around 36 and a low tonight of 27. Our top story: The state agency that serves some of Minnesota’s most vulnerable residents, is under scrutiny for how it treats its employees who have disabilities.

Good morning, it's Thursday, November 14th. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press: Today will be mostly sunny and cold, with a high of 31 and a low tonight of 24. Our top story: Growing up in a blue-collar family in St. Paul’s North End, Butch Inks says the recreation center across the street from his house “basically raised me.

Good morning, it's Wednesday, November 13th. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press: Today will be mostly cloudy and we could see a little snow. Meanwhile, highs will be around 28 with a low tonight of 17. Our top story: Twins manager Rocco Baldelli is the American League manager of the year. Baldelli edged New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone and Tampa Bay’s Kevin Cash, in a vote by members of the Baseball Writers Association of America.

Good morning, it's Tuesday, November 12th. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press: Today will be mostly sunny and cold, with highs around 21 and a low tonight below 13 degrees. Our top story today: St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and City Council Member Chris Tolbert will join representatives of the Ryan Companies today, to make an announcement about the former Ford Motor Company manufacturing campus in Highland Park.

Good morning, it's Monday, November 11th. I’m Crystal Orren and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press: Today will be partly sunny and colder, with a high of 20 and a low tonight around 4 degrees. Our top story: P-J Fleck has often referred to the Gophers as a “sleeping giant,” but in an awakening, you’ve got to take down one of the big boys to prove you belong.

Good morning, it's Friday, November 8th. I’m Crystal Orren, and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. It’ll be mostly cloudy and cold today, with a high of 34. Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies, and a low of 26. It started as a plan to play a video game after school Wednesday. 3 teens went to 17-year-old Da’Qwan Jones-Morris’ house in the 100 block of East Annapolis Street on St. Paul’s West Side.

Good morning, it's Thursday, November 7th. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. It’ll be sunny to partly cloudy today, with a high of 28. Tonight, expect clear to partly cloudy skies, with a low of 14. Caution is advised if outside for extended periods of time. Our top story is: As St.

Good morning, it's Wednesday, November 6th. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. Expect a mix of clouds and sun today, with a high of 35. Tonight will be clear and colder, with a low of 16. Caution is advised if outside for extended periods of time. Our top story is: Yesterday afternoon Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck and the University of Minnesota announced a 7-year, $33-million contract extension.

Good morning, it's Tuesday, November 5th. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. It’ll be cold today, with times of clouds and sun, and a high of 34. Tonight, expect snow at times, accumulating to an inch or two, and a low of 25. Our top story is: After a whirlwind weekend of media attention, “The Donut Guy” is back in business.

Good morning, it's Monday, November 4th. I’m Crystal Orren, and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. It’ll be mostly cloudy today, with a shower in places, and a high of 41. Tonight, will be colder, with an early flurry, and a low of 22. Our top story is: O’Gara’s Bar and Grill, a St. Paul institution for more than 75 years, will not re-open, its owners announced last night.

Good morning, it's Friday, November 1st. I’m Crystal Orren and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. Expect scattered snow showers this morning! It’ll be partly to mostly cloudy for the afternoon, with a high of 41. Tonight, it’ll be cloudy early on, followed by a partial clearing late, with a low of 29.

Good morning, it's Thursday, October 31st. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. It’ll be mostly sunny today, with a high of 38. It'll become cloudy overnight, with a few flurries or snow showers possible. The low is 29. Our top story is: On the eve of Halloween, Caty Royce was in a scary place, indeed.

Good morning, it's Wednesday, October 30th. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. It’ll be mostly sunny today, with a high of 36. Expect a few clouds tonight, with a low of 22. Our top story is: Vikings safety Jayron Kearse was charged yesterday with 5 misdemeanors in connection with a weekend arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of a firearm without a permit.

Good morning, it's Tuesday, October 29th. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. It’ll be mostly sunny today, with a high of 42. Tonight, it’ll be partly cloudy, with a low of 23. Our top story is: Water Gremlin LLC was hit by the state with a historic fine earlier this year for polluting, and as of yesterday, it has been shut down.

Good morning, it's Monday, October 28th. I’m Crystal Orren and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. It’ll become overcast this afternoon, with a high of 38. Tonight, it’ll be cloudy early on, with a partial clearing expected late. The low is 24. Our top story is: St. Paul police have arrested a woman in connection with a man’s death in the North End neighborhood.

Good morning. It's Friday, October 25th. I’m Crystal Orren, and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. Today will be sunny and breezy with a high of 53 and a low of 36. Tonight will be clear. Our top story is: State officials say more than 5,000 citations have been issued to drivers in Minnesota since a hands-free law took effect in August. The new law makes it illegal to use a cellphone while driving.

Good morning. It's Thursday, October 24th. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. Today will be partly sunny and chilly with a high of 43 and a low of 28. Tonight will be mainly clear. Our top story is: A Republican state senator from North Dakota said yesterday he’s sorry for posting a long-debunked photo that purports to show Minnesota Democratic U.S. Rep.

Good morning. It's Wednesday, October 23rd. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. Expect a thick cloud cover today with a high of 46 and a low of 32. Tonight will be mostly cloudy. Our top story is: St. Paul’s mayor received a threatening voicemail and racist messages over an upcoming vote on organized trash collection, according to recent police reports. Police are investigating who is behind the hate letters to Melvin Carter, St.

Good morning. It's Tuesday, October 22nd. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. Expect a morning shower in some areas. Otherwise, today will be mainly cloudy, windy, and cooler with a high of 45 and a low of 33. Our top story is: Several days removed from a marathon Democratic presidential debate, Amy Klobuchar was still feeling an afterglow.

Good morning. It's Monday, October 21st. I’m Crystal Orren, and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. Expect periods of rain today. It’ll be cooler with a high of 56 and a low of 40. Tonight will be breezy, when you can expect more rain. Our top story is: Woodbury officials have shut down a 6th water well after tests found high levels of pollution, the city reported Friday.

Good morning, it's Friday, October 18th. I’m Lucas Dixon and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press: Today will be breezy but pleasant, with a high of 64 and a low tonight of 50. Our top story: Ramsey County is considering keeping its temporary downtown homeless shelter — typically only tapped in the frigid winter months — open year-round. The county’s administration is putting the proposal, which calls for a nearly $600,000 contract with a St.

Good morning, it's Thursday, October 17th. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press: Today will be mostly sunny, with a high of 57 and a low tonight of 43. Our top story: Even if a majority of St. Paul voters vote “No” in a public referendum on trash collection on November 5, the 5-year contract between the city and a consortium of trash haulers could proceed largely intact.

Good morning, it's Wednesday, October 16th. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press: Today will be mostly cloudy and chilly with a high of 49 and a low tonight of 36. Our top story: 5 young black men who posted a video of a manager at a Chipotle on Grand Avenue last year, that they claimed showed her discriminating against them, are now suing the national restaurant chain.

Good morning, it's Tuesday, October 15th. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press: Today will be cloudy and chilly with a shower in some places. The high will be around 47, with a low tonight of 38. Our top story: A 15-year-old football player’s death was due to congenital heart disease. This is according to the preliminary report from Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Good morning, it's Monday, October 14th. I’m Crystal Orren and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press: Today will be mostly cloudy and chilly, with a high of 48 and a low tonight of 38. Our top story: Cub Foods announced that it will no longer permit customers to openly carry firearms into its stores, and that it has ceased sales of vaporizers and e-cigarettes.

Good morning, it's Friday, October 11th. I’m Crystal Orren, and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. Today will be breezy, with a couple of rain or snow showers, and a high of 42. Tonight, expect considerable cloudiness, with snow showers, and a freeze. The low will be 32.

Good morning, it's Thursday, October 10th. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. It’ll be cooler today, with periods of rain, and a high of 63. Tonight, rain will continue, with a low of 42. Our top story is: President Donald Trump really wants to turn Minnesota red.

Good morning, it's Wednesday, October 9th. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. It’ll be breezy and pleasant today, with periods of clouds and sun, and a high of 69. Tonight, expect breaking clouds, with a low of 53.

Good morning, it's Tuesday, October 8th. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. It’ll be breezy today, with a mix of sunshine and patchy clouds, and a high of 67. Tonight will be mainly clear and mild, with a low of 53. Our top story is: A 27-year-old West Fargo, North Dakota man is in jail after threatening a woman with a handgun, because he took issue with her political bumper sticker, according to the Moorhead Police Department.

Good morning, it's Monday, October 7th. I’m Crystal Orren, and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. It’ll be mostly sunny today, with a high of 63. Tonight, expect clear skies, with a low of 46. Our top story is: The mother of a 13-year-old black girl, whose videotaped arrest in Minnesota has provoked an outcry on social media, says her daughter is “no angel” but was treated unfairly by police.

Good morning, it's Friday, October Crystal Orren and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. It’ll be partly cloudy today, with a high around 55. Expect periods of rain after midnight, with a low of 48. Our top story is: St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter said he’s disheartened to see people judging the police officers and the 13-year-old girl who was arrested last week in a video that’s been gaining attention. The president of the St.

Good morning, it's Thursday, October 3rd. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. It’ll be cloudy today, with a high of 51. Tonight, it’ll be partly to mostly cloudy, with a low of 39. Our top story is: St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter is calling for an internal affairs investigation into the arrest of a 13-year-old girl captured on video.

Good morning, it's Wednesday, October 2nd. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. It’ll be cloudy this morning, with rain developing later in the day. The high is near 55. Tonight, expect periods of rain, with a low of 46. Our top story is: About 40 shots rang out during a rolling gun battle in St. Paul on Monday, though no one was injured. Police found shell casings over approximately 5 blocks in Dayton’s Bluff and into Payne-Phalen.

Good morning, it's Tuesday, October 1st. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. There will be rain today, with a high of 56. Expect more rain this evening, with a low of 48. Our top story is: Police identified a 29-year-old man who died after he was shot on a St. Paul street last weekend. No one has been arrested in the homicide of Wayne R. Brown, of St. Paul.

Good morning, it's Monday, September 30th. I’m Crystal Orren and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. Expect scattered thunderstorms throughout the day and evening hours. The high today is 83, with a low of 54. Our top story is: A man died after he was shot on a St. Paul street Saturday night. Police responded to 911 calls reporting the shooting at 11:15pm in the Dayton’s Bluff area at Hudson Road and Earl Street.

Good morning. It's Friday, September 27th. I’m Crystal Orren, and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. Expect a morning shower in spots. Otherwise, today will be mostly cloudy with a high of 65 and a low of 44. Tonight will be mainly clear and cooler. Our top story is: President Donald Trump will hold a re-election campaign rally next month at the Target Center in Minneapolis, his campaign announced yesterday. The event will be held at 7 p.m. on October 10th, a Thursday.

Good morning. It's Thursday, September 26th. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. You’ll see a mix of clouds and sunshine today with a high of 69 and a low of 58. Tonight will be cloudy. Expect a passing shower late this evening. Our top story is: The St.

Good morning, it's Wednesday, September 25th. I’m Kyle Sauerhofer and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press: Today is variably cloudy and breezy, but not as warm, with a high of 68 and a low tonight of 48. Our top story is: Most Reverend Harry Joseph Flynn, the former Archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis, was known for his kindness, his social justice causes, and his efforts to help the church recover from scandal. He died Sunday night at the ageof 86.

Good morning. It's Tuesday, September 24th. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. Expect a strong thunderstorm this afternoon and early this evening that could bring flooding downpours, large hail, and damaging winds. The high is 79 with a low of 57. Tonight will be cloudy. Our top story is: Most Rev. Harry Joseph Flynn, former Archbishop of St.

Good morning. It's Monday, September 23rd. I’m Crystal Orren, and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. You’ll see plenty of sunshine today with a high of 74 and a low of 55. Expect patchy clouds tonight. Our top story is: During a moving church service yesterday morning, the Rev. William Land Sr. said if anyone had thoughts of retaliating against whoever murdered his nephew, that the family doesn’t believe in revenge.

Good morning, it's Friday, September 20th. I’m Mike Scott and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. Today will be mostly cloudy with possible afternoon showers. And highs will be around 82 with a low of 68 tonight. Our top story today: First, gunshots rang out on a St. Paul street — 3 shots and then 5 more. Then, an 8-year-old girl screamed.

Good morning, it's Thursday, September 19th. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer and here are today's headlines from the Pioneer Press. Today will be very warm with a high of 82. And tonight will be mild, with a low of 66. Our top story today: Yesterday, Representative Ilhan Omar accused President Donald Trump of spreading “lies that put my life at risk,” after the president retweeted a post falsely claiming that the Minnesota Democrat “partied on the anniversary of 9/11.