National & World
State & Local
Sports
Entertainment
Miscellaneous
100
45 people were sentenced to prison in this country for being convicted to of a conspiracy to commit subversion, which is an attempt to overthrow or undermine the government.
A. Russia
B. China
C. Germany
D. Brazil
B. China
100
Which Ram boys hockey player had a hat trick last night?
Tucker Kvien
100
The girls hockey team won a thriller Saturday afternoon when they scored with 4 seconds left to beat this team...
Orono Spartans
100
This person is performing at the Super Bowl Halftime Show
A. Pink
B. Beyonce
C. Kendrick Lamar
D. Taylor Swift
C. Kendrick Lamar
100
Which federal holiday was commemorated in the US last Monday?
A. Labor Day
B. Memorial Day
C. Veterans Day
D. Independence Day
C. Veterans Day
200
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Republicans cemented their control of the House of Representatives on Nov. 13, handing them a “governing trifecta” in Washington to enact President-elect Donald J. Trump’s agenda.
What does a governing trifecta mean?
A. Republicans will control local, state and federal courts.
B. Republicans will control the House of Representatives, the Senate and the White House.
C. Republicans will control the three branches of government — executive, legislative and judicial.
B. Republicans will control the House of Representatives, the Senate and the White House.
200
The girls basketball team defeated who last night?
Lake of the Woods Bears
200
This Lady Ram hockey player had a hat trick Monday night against TRF
Lily Erickson
200
Which singer missed the Country Music Awards because of a breakup?
A. Luke Bryan
B. Taylor Swift
C. Jelly Roll
D. Zach Bryan
D. Zach Bryan
200
What is the federal minimum wage in the US?
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A. $7.25
B. $10.15
C. $12.99
D. $15.56
A. $7.25
300
The authorities in which European city arrested dozens of people in connection with antisemitic assaults on Israeli soccer fans?
A. Amsterdam
B. London
C. Madrid
D. Paris
A. Amsterdam
300
E.coli outbreak linked to ______ has sickened people in 18 states including Minnesota.
A. lettuce
B. carrots
C. broccoli
D. corn
B. carrots
300
Jake Paul, the popular YouTuber who recently became a successful boxer, fought which former heavyweight champion?
A. Tyson Fury
B. Evander Holyfield
C. Lennox Lewis
D. Mike Tyson
D. Mike Tyson
300
The big fight Friday night aired on what streaming service?
A. Hulu
B. Netflix
C. Apple TV
D. Peacock
Netflix
300
Why did the CDC issue a food safety alert about McDonald’s this week?
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A. Salmonella outbreak
B. E. coli outbreak
C. Listeria outbreak
D. Norovirus outbreak
B. E. coli outbreak
400
Who did President Joe Biden meet with at the White House last week?
A. President-elect Donald Trump
B. Tesla CEO Elon Musk
C. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
D. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos
A. President-elect Donald Trump
400
What movie is showing at the Roso Theater this weekend?
A. Sound of Hope
B. Red One
C. Moana 2
D. White Bird
C. Moana 2
400
This NHL team has the most wins
A. Minnesota Wild
B. Winnipeg Jets
C. Boston Bruins
D. Chicago Blackhawks
Winnipeg Jets
400
Which retired late night talk show host is all black and blue from head to toe after falling down a hill?
A. Johnny Carson
B. Conan O'Brien
C. David Letterman
D. Jay Leno
Jay Leno
400
A new theory just emerged about the existence of which mythological creature?
A. Bigfoot
B. Yeti
C. Loch Ness Monster
D. Leif Eidsmoe
C. Loch Ness Monster
500
Which state is in a legal battle over a Ten Commandments law?
A. Illinois
B. Colorado
C. Idaho
D. Louisiana
D. Louisiana
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom by 2025.
500
Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy Art Vinson states that during cooler months it’s OK for people to take a road-killed deer that’s been dead for how long?
A. 24 hours
B. One week
C. 5 days
D. 48 hours
A. 24 hours
500
This NBA player is currently leading this season in points
A. Lamelo Ball
B. Jayson Tatum
C. LeBron James
D. Steph Curry
A. Lamelo Ball
500
What is the new show on CBS about the difficulties of managing land in the oil and gas industry in Texas?
A. Fire Country
B. Oil County
C. Suits
D. Landman
D. Landman
500
What caused authorities in New Delhi, the capital of India, and Punjab, Pakistan’s largest province, to close schools recently?
A. Excessive heat
B. Insufficient funding
C. Lack of teachers
D. Severe levels of pollution
D. Severe levels of pollution
600
Which country is reeling from a mass hit-and-run incident?
A. China
B. India
C. Thailand
D. Indonesia
China.
A driver recently plowed a car into crowds at a sports center in China, killing at least 35 people.
600
Fatal hit and run charge filed against DFL leader in Itasca County in northern Minnesota. Cynthia Martin said she thought she hit a ________ according to the criminal complaint.
A. turkey
B. deer
C. dog
D. wolf
Turkey
600
States have been allowed to regulate sports betting since the U.S. Supreme Court in 2018 declared that what entity did not have the sole authority to regulate the form of gambling?
A. Securities and Exchange Commission
B. Congress
C. Federal Trade Commission
D. Supreme Court
B. Congress
600
The 2025 Coachella lineup has been announced. Which of the following is NOT headlining?
A. Lady Gaga
B. Travis Scott
C. Pink
D. Post Malone
C. Pink
600
According to a sweeping new study, what percentage of U.S. adults are overweight or obese?
A. Less than 10%
B. 33%
C. 75%
D. 50%
C. 75%
700
Firefighters battled dangerous wildfires on the East and West coasts this week. What's the name of the deadly blaze located near the New York-New Jersey border?
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A. Coyote Peak Fire
B. Jennings Creek Fire
C. Blackthorn Fire
D. Whiteoak Pines Fire
B. Jennings Creek Fire
700
A federal jury trial for 2 men accused of human smuggling people from Canada into the US has started in Fergus Falls. A family of 4 died while trying to cross during a blizzard. This happened just miles from Roseau County. What country was the family from?
A. Canada
B. India
C. China
D. UK
B. India
700
After a dozen games this season, people have suggested replacing new Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle in the starting line-up with whom?
A. Jaden McDaniels
B. Naz Reid
C. Josh Minott
D. Karl Anthony Towns
B. Naz Reid
700
Pink rescued a dog in Minnetonka and is now going on tour with her and her family with the goal of helping him find his forever home. What is the dogs name?
A. Nash
B. Graham Cracker
C. Sonic
D. Stella
B. Graham Cracker
700
A judge sentenced Jack Teixeira, a Massachusetts Air National Guardsman, to 15 years in prison. What was Teixeira’s crime?
A. Commandeering an F-22 Raptor
B. Deserting his unit
C. Leaking classified documents
D. Murdering a fellow airman
C. Leaking classified documents
Teixeira, who is 22 and served as an information technology specialist, shared classified materials — including details of U.S.-supplied equipment to Ukraine — on Discord, an online platform for gamers, last year.
800
Which Republican lawmaker will succeed Mitch McConnell as the next Senate majority leader?
A. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas
B. Sen. John Thune of South Dakota
C. Sen. Rick Scott of Florida
D. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina
B. Sen. John Thune of South Dakota
800
Thief River Falls woman pleads guilty to arson for staring fire at an East Grand Forks _______ in 2022.
A. church
B. business
C. home
D. Islamic Center
D. Islamic Center
800
The new Minnesota women's hockey name is the:
A. Blizzard
B. Frost
C. Lynx
D. Owls
Frost
800
Ellen Degeneres and her wife are moving to what country?
A. UK
B. Italy
C. Spain
D. France
A. UK
800
What could soon be the minimum age for social media users in Australia?
A. 21
B. 18
C. 16
D. 13
C. 16
900
The FAA has temporarily grounded all US flights to which country?
A. Russia
B. Venezuela
C. Haiti
D. Ukraine
Haiti
900
What percentage of school districts across the state that asked voters for more money were successful?
A. 25%
B. 50%
C. 75%
D. 90%
50%
900
The New York City Marathon took place on Sunday with “perfect conditions.” What statement about the marathon is NOT true:
A. Both the men’s and women’s winners ran the marathon under two hours, a first in history.
B. More than 50,000 runners took part.
C. The marathon route is a 26.2 mile journey from Staten Island to Central Park.
D. The New York City Marathon is the largest marathon in the world.
A. Both the men’s and women’s winners ran the marathon under two hours, a first in history.
900
Which rapper announced her decision to “retire” for her family, before saying that her initial announcement was “abrupt and insensitive”?
A. Cardi B
B. Remy Ma
C. Missy Elliott
D. Nicki Minaj
D. Nicki Minaj
900
A huge crime network forging Banksy, Warhol and Picasso artworks was uncovered in which country?
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A. Italy
B. Greece
C. Finland
D. Germany
Italy
1000
Tropical storm activity should be winding down in November but a dangerous system formed in the Caribbean this week. What is its name?
A. Sara
B. Sienna
C. Shawn
D. Steven
Sara
1000
Red Lake Nation and the Minnesota DNR disagree on how to deal with ______.
A. people taking too much fish.
B. zebra mussels.
C. illegal netting practices.
D. Asian carp
B. zebra mussels.
1000
Which 2 NFL teams have the most wins with 10 each?
Detroit Lions & Kansas City Chiefs
1000
A. The nominations for the Grammy Awards were announced on Friday. Who leads all artists with 11?
A. Beyoncé
B. Chappell Roan
C. Luke Bryan
D. Taylor Swift
Beyonce
1000
Which item was recently removed from school menus across the United States?
A. Pop Tarts
B. Cheetos
C. Lunchables
D. Twinkies
