the North Star
noun
: a bright star that can be seen in the sky in northern parts of the world when one is looking directly toward the north
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Officials in the North Star State have continued to echo each other’s calls for immigration officials to cooperate with local law enforcement and leave – which has prompted biting rhetoric in return from federal officials.
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Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
The pro is also quick to highlight the North Star observation capsule.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Everyone has heard of the Big Dipper, the North Star and maybe even Orion’s Belt, but fewer people know that one of the most scientifically fascinating stars in the sky is quietly shining nearby.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
But the 180 came amid intense scrutiny over fraud schemes in the North Star State, which has seen a resurgence in recent weeks.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
The pro is also quick to highlight the North Star observation capsule.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Everyone has heard of the Big Dipper, the North Star and maybe even Orion’s Belt, but fewer people know that one of the most scientifically fascinating stars in the sky is quietly shining nearby.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
But the 180 came amid intense scrutiny over fraud schemes in the North Star State, which has seen a resurgence in recent weeks.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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“The North Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20North%20Star. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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