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Heavy Fog Expected Across Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota Tonight

April 15, 2026

A dense fog warning has been issued for parts of northern Wisconsin and southern Minnesota, affecting several counties around the Lake Superior area. The advisory covers Carlton, South St. Louis, Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties in Minnesota, as well as Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas and Iron

entertainment

Miami Heat: A New Crime Story Gets a TV Spotlight

April 15, 2026

The pilot of the crime drama M. I. A. will appear on NBC at 10 p. m. ET/PT on Thursday, May 14, following its release a week earlier on Peacock. The show moved from the streaming platform to broadcast as part of a cross‑promotion strategy. M. I. A. was greenlit by Peacock in 2024 and is created by

politics

Power, Piety and the People: A Long‑Running Debate

April 15, 2026

The story of how church and state have clashed goes back more than a thousand years. In the 400s, a pope named Gelasius claimed that while kings ruled on earth, priests had the ultimate say because they promised eternal life. That idea didn’t settle things but it set a pattern that many later leader

politics

CPS Drops Equity Leader, Sparks Community Outcry

April 15, 2026

Columbia Public Schools decided not to renew the contract of Carla London, the district’s chief equity officer. The board met in a closed session and voted 6‑1 against the renewal, with only Alvin Cobbins opposing. London has served for over a decade, starting as director of student services and lat

entertainment

Pokémon and Mii adventures: How life sims keep evolving after 25 years

April 15, 2026

Two and a half decades ago, a quiet Nintendo game let players move into a village filled with talking animals, pay off tiny mortgages, and collect seashells instead of worrying about bosses or shootouts. That game, Animal Crossing, didn’t just start a series—it quietly launched a whole style of play

education

Behind the Scenes: A High School Senior’s Journey Beyond Grades

April 15, 2026

Morris, a senior at Sterling High, balances textbooks, sports, and volunteering with a clear focus—shaping her future in healthcare. Unlike typical student profiles that spotlight achievements alone, her story highlights how personal passions fuel bigger plans. Biology wasn’t just another class for

lifestyle

Late-night calls and strange surprises: real-life stories that make you question reality

April 15, 2026

A wrong number call at an odd hour can turn into an eerie experience, especially when the voice on the other end knows intimate details about your life. Imagine getting a call at night where the stranger mentions your first pet’s name and a personal hiding spot—somewhere you thought only you knew. P

business

'Uber Faces New Trial After Big Jury Win'

April 13, 2026

The ride‑share giant is headed back to court after a recent $8. 5 million jury award in Arizona, which many see as a warning sign rather than an isolated incident. A woman in Charlotte, North Carolina, will argue that a driver who booked her through the app touched her inappropriately and forced her

entertainment

Puzzle Challenge: Cracking Today’s Sports-Themed Word Groups

April 13, 2026

A new day means another round of word puzzles, this time with a sports twist. The latest challenge throws players into four different categories, each hiding a sneaky connection. Some groups rely on familiar phrases, while others twist common words into unexpected meanings. The game tests more than

politics

Peru’s Election: A Messy Race for a Nation on Edge

April 13, 2026

Peru’s next president will be chosen on Sunday, but voters are heading to the polls with little enthusiasm. Thirty-plus candidates are running, none close to the 50% needed to win outright, so a runoff on June 7 seems almost certain. Behind the crowded field lies years of political chaos—eight presi