Millions are expected to participate in the nationwide "No Kings" protests against President Trump, with over 3,100 events planned across the U.S. and a flagship rally in St. Paul, Minnesota, drawing significant attention due to recent federal immigration enforcement controversies. The movement, which began with a smaller demonstration in Paris, aims to oppose various Trump administration policies, including immigration enforcement, healthcare cuts, and perceived abuses of power, and features appearances by notable activists and musicians. Despite White House dismissals of the protests as politically motivated, organizers highlight widespread support from diverse regions, including rural and suburban areas, and the movement has gained international traction with events planned globally.
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Twin Cities In Motion has canceled the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and 10-mile race due to record-setting heat and humidity, citing the safety of participants and the community as their primary concern. The National Weather Service has forecasted temperatures close to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, creating "extreme and dangerous" conditions. Twin Cities In Motion is working to provide refunds and other options for those who had registered for the races.
Minnesota authorities are investigating the deaths of two women, Manijeh “Mani” Starren and Fanta Xayavong, whose bodies were found in separate storage units in the state. Starren had been reported missing by a tipster who said he had been threatened by Joseph Jorgenson, the man they both dated. Xayavong was reported missing by the same tipster who said she may have been a victim of sex trafficking. Jorgenson has been charged with second-degree murder in Starren's death.
A major winter storm is expected to bring snow, blizzard conditions, and icing from California to the Northeast, causing numerous power outages and road closures. In the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, up to 12 inches of snow is forecasted, while the Midwest and Northern Plains are expected to be the most affected. Meanwhile, the Southeast is experiencing unseasonably high temperatures, with residents advised to take precautions.