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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.