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NOAA predicts a potential aurora display across the northern U.S. this weekend, with Friday night offering the strongest viewing potential.
Peak viewing hours are 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. local time, when auroral activity is typically highest.
Areas with any chance of visibility include Alaska and several northern U.S. states depending on cloud cover and light pollution.
Observers should find dark, clear skies away from city lights and allow time for eyes to adjust for the best view.
You don’t need professional gear; use Night Mode or Pro Mode on phones and stable shots on cameras to capture colors and movement.
Forecasts indicate a gradually decreasing aurora activity through the weekend, with Kp around three on Saturday and two on Sunday.
Solar eruptions, including M2.0 and M1.1 flares, produced coronal mass ejections that could trigger auroras pending Earth alignment.
NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center notes uncertainty and emphasizes the need for favorable conditions for visible auroras.
Photographers are advised to use dark locations and possibly a tripod to maximize chances of capturing color and movement.
The article lists states likely to see auroras, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Montana, and Maine.

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Gophers eye three realistic transfer targets, with the portal opening Jan. 2.
Sawyer Seidl from North Dakota could bolster the backfield with veteran presence.
Nik McMillan of Buffalo could become a size-speed upgrade at receiver.
Cade Wolford from Kent State offers a versatile offensive weapon for Minnesota.
Division II targets Luke Dehnicke and Corey Scott are on Minnesota’s radar.
Gophers may balance MAC and Division II options with potential power-conference targets.
Top coverage comes from Tony Liebert, who detailed Minnesota’s transfer portal strategy.
The article emphasizes roster needs and potential veteran depth for Minnesota.
The piece mentions Seidl as a possible fit alongside presumed returnees in the backfield.

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Six more states were approved to amend SNAP rules for 2026, expanding food-choice waivers to 18 states.
Hawaii, Missouri, North Dakota, South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee won waivers for 2026 under MAHA, according to federal officials.
The waivers allow states to determine what SNAP benefits can buy, restricting items like soda and candy.
The initiative frames the changes as nutrition-focused, aiming to combat chronic disease and support healthier lifestyles.
Officials cite ongoing expansions, including earlier waivers in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and other states, with more to come in 2026.
The SNAP program uses electronic benefits to purchase food, with eligibility based on household factors.
Current total of states with waivers reaches 18 as new additions join earlier approvals.
The policy is part of a broader 'Laboratories of Innovation' approach encouraging state-driven nutrition solutions.
The article notes some experts question whether restricting soda effectively fights health conditions.
SNAP provides benefits to meet nutritional needs, with eligibility influenced by household size and income.

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