<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9"><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/08/npr-trump-meet-the-press-tariffs</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-08T17:15:09+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Trump focuses on tariffs, not retribution, in first network TV interview</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-08T17:48:18+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/08/kuemper-kings-hold-redhot-wild-under-wraps-41-to-extend-win-streak-to-5</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-08T15:55:56+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Kuemper, Kings hold red-hot Wild under wraps 4-1 to extend win streak to 5</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-08T16:00:28+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/08/twin-cities-ceo-sues-city-of-east-gull-lake-over-helicopter-use</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-08T14:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Twin Cities CEO sues city of East Gull Lake over helicopter use</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T22:52:29+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/08/cloudy-and-mild-winter-storm-affecting-the-northland</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-08T13:15:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Cloudy and mild; winter storm affecting northern Minnesota</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-08T15:19:09+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/08/npr-nypd-releases-2-new-photos-of-man-sought-in-killing-of-unitedhealthcare-ceo</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-08T10:30:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>NYPD releases 2 new photos of man sought in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-08T16:28:00+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/08/npr-in-syria-the-assads-leave-a-bitter-legacy-after-a-half-century-of-repressive-rule</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-08T05:41:55+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>In Syria, the Assads leave a bitter legacy after a half-century of repressive rule</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-09T11:48:10+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/07/npr-syrian-government-appears-to-have-fallen-in-stunning-end-to-long-rule-of-assad-family</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-08T04:55:33+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Assad is granted asylum in Russia as rebels seize control of the Syrian capital</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-09T11:38:55+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/07/stolen-ruby-slippers-worn-by-judy-garland-in-the-wizard-of-oz-are-auctioned-for-28-million</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-08T00:36:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Stolen ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are auctioned for $28 million</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-08T14:40:23+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/07/npr-photos-notre-dame-cathedral-reopens-macron-trump</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-07T23:19:55+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Photos: Notre Dame Cathedral reopens, with its first service since a devastating fire</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-08T17:03:12+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/07/mild-weather-continues-with-strong-storm-system-for-sunday</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-07T21:45:39+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Mild weather continues with strong storm system for Sunday</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-07T22:55:38+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/07/the-dnc-chair-candidates-discuss-joe-biden-kamala-harris-and-winning-latino-voters</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-07T21:17:38+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>The DNC chair candidates discuss Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and winning Latino voters</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-07T21:19:45+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/07/alone-and-broke-against-a-renewed-insurgency-is-assads-rule-about-to-collapse</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-07T19:34:13+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Alone and broke against a renewed insurgency, is Assad&#039;s rule about to collapse?</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-07T19:38:20+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/07/npr-syria-insurgents-have-reached-suburbs-damascus</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-07T16:41:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Syrian opposition activists say insurgents have reached the suburbs of Damascus</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-07T16:43:20+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/12/07/ask-a-bookseller-modern-poetry-by-diane-seuss</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-07T15:30:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Ask a Bookseller: ‘Modern Poetry’ by Diane Seuss</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-07T16:03:35+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/07/rossi-kaprizov-help-wild-beat-ducks-51-for-5th-straight-win</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-07T14:49:42+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Rossi, Kaprizov help Wild beat Ducks 5-1 for 5th straight win</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-07T14:53:02+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/07/anthony-edwards-has-30-points-in-the-timberwolves-10790-victory-over-the-warriors</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-07T14:38:31+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Anthony Edwards has 30 points in the Timberwolves&#039; 107-90 victory over the Warriors</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-07T14:43:08+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/06/npr-testing-usda-bird-flu-raw-milk-california</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-07T14:36:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>USDA orders testing across nation&#039;s milk supply amid rising bird flu cases</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-07T14:36:54+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/07/days-after-gunman-killed-unitedhealthcares-ceo-police-push-to-id-him</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-07T14:26:45+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Days after gunman killed UnitedHealthcare&#039;s CEO, police push to ID him</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-07T16:52:36+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/07/pearl-harbor-attack-gun-minnesota-capitol-grounds-museum-home</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-07T14:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Pearl Harbor attack gun may leave Minnesota Capitol grounds for new museum home</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-07T15:19:04+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/07/sunny-saturday-with-warm-temperatures-light-snow-showers-northeast</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-07T13:20:52+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Sunny Saturday with warm temperatures; light snow showers northeast</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-07T15:41:29+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/07/npr-south-korean-president-impeachment-vote-fails</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-07T12:56:54+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>South Korean President Yoon&#039;s impeachment vote fails after ruling party boycotts it</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-08T16:43:36+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/06/cannon-falls-man-missing-christopher-dobson</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-07T01:29:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Authorities find body of missing Cannon Falls man</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-10T20:07:27+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/06/minneapolis-mayor-frey-poised-to-block-council-again-as-his-veto-use-continues-to-climb</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-07T00:26:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Minneapolis Mayor Frey poised to block council again as his veto use continues to climb</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-10T13:21:59+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/12/06/search-for-gunman-in-ceo-shooting-continues</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-07T00:03:44+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Search for gunman in CEO shooting continues; St. Paul school district looks for next superintendent </news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-07T00:11:16+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/12/06/cube-critics-discuss-maria-and-yacht-rock-a-dockumentary</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T23:23:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Cube Critics discuss ‘Maria’ and ‘Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary’</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T23:23:19+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/06/minneapolis-city-councils-budget-committee-reduces-proposed-property-tax-levy-for-2025</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T23:21:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Minneapolis City Council’s budget committee reduces proposed property tax levy for 2025</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T23:22:02+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/06/funeral-services-for-red-lake-officer-killed-in-the-line-of-duty-to-be-held-saturday</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T23:18:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Funeral services for Red Lake officer killed in the line of duty to be held Saturday </news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T23:19:06+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/06/founder-of-proposed-cannabis-facility-in-le-sueur-waits-for-next-steps</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T22:47:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Founder of proposed cannabis facility in Le Sueur waits for next steps in stalled licensing lottery</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-09T13:24:53+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/06/usda-orders-nationwide-testing-of-milk-for-bird-flu-to-halt-the-virus</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T21:55:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T21:58:10+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/06/cold-temps-little-snow-cover-could-mean-trouble-for-septic-systems</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T21:53:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Cold temps, little snow cover could mean trouble for septic systems</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T21:53:51+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/12/06/trumps-cabinet-picks-could-reshape-us-climate-policy</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T21:45:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Trump’s cabinet picks could reshape U.S. climate policy </news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T21:46:04+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/06/lawsuit-wabasha-kellogg-public-schools-student-bullying-sexual-harassment-assault</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T21:15:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Allegations of relentless bullying at Wabasha-Kellogg schools lead to lawsuit</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T21:15:56+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/06/weekend-warmup-ahead-with-40s-in-the-forecast</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T20:40:42+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Weekend warmup ahead with 40s in the forecast</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-07T00:18:21+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/06/minnesota-state-fair-2025-grandstand-stage-show-lineup</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T19:40:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Nelly, Atmosphere and Def Leppard: The 2025 Minnesota State Fair Grandstand lineup</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2025-07-29T14:44:24+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/12/06/how-to-strengthen-trust-in-public-health</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T18:43:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>How to strengthen trust in public health</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-09T22:47:02+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/06/minnesota-vikings-seek-win-atlanta-falcons-kirk-cousins-sam-darnold</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T18:05:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Vikings seek win as a struggling Cousins returns to old home to find a thriving Darnold</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T18:06:30+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/06/morning-announcements-for-dec-6</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T17:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Morning Announcements for Dec. 6</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-09T13:42:34+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/12/06/the-guts-curious-history</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T17:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>The gut&#039;s curious history</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T17:44:56+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/06/npr-court-upholds-us-ban-on-tiktok</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T15:55:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>A court upholds the U.S. ban on TikTok</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T17:00:33+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/06/elon-musk-funded-super-pac-comparing-trumps-position-abortion-ruth-bader-ginsburgs</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T15:20:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Elon Musk funded a super PAC comparing Trump’s position on abortion to Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T15:21:53+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/06/npr-court-rejects-boeing-plea-deal-737-max-crashes</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T14:45:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Court rejects Boeing plea deal stemming from 737 Max crashes</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T14:46:08+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/06/npr-rfk-vaccines-anti-vaccine-infectious-disease</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T14:01:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>How measles, whooping cough and worse could roar back on RFK Jr.’s watch</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T14:01:49+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/06/npr-pantone-mocha-mousse-color-of-year</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T14:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Pantone’s 2025 color is Mocha Mousse: How the company sold color to the world</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T15:10:25+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/12/06/funeral-services-fallen-officer-minnesota-top-federal-law-enforcement-leaves</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T13:04:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Funeral services set for fallen officer. Minnesota&#039;s top federal law enforcement official steps down</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T13:04:12+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/06/hunt-for-gunman-unitedhealthcare-ceo-third-day</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T12:46:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Police believe gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO has left New York City</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-09T15:46:33+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/06/big-weekend-warm-up-with-light-snow-north</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T12:23:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Big weekend warmup with light snow north </news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T17:08:46+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/06/npr-brian-thompson-unitedhealthcare-ceo-social-media</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T11:39:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>After a shocking shooting, Americans vent feelings about health insurance</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T11:43:57+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/06/npr-trump-nominates-2-officials-immigration-enforcement-agencies</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T11:22:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Trump nominates Rodney Scott to lead Customs and Border Protection</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T11:23:29+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/06/colonial-market-opens-new-location-in-hilake-shopping-center</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T10:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Colonial Market opens new location in Hi-Lake Shopping Center </news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T16:32:49+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/06/minnesota-us-attorney-andy-luger-to-step-down-ahead-of-trump-transition</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T10:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Minnesota U.S. Attorney Andy Luger to step down ahead of Trump transition</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-09T18:49:07+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/06/unitedhealthcare-ceo-killing-raises-questions-on-security-of-top-executives</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T10:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>UnitedHealthcare CEO killing raises questions on security of top executives</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T13:48:57+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/06/minnesota-school-absences-climb-lawmakers-focus-on-policy-fixes</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T10:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>As Minnesota school absences climb, lawmakers focus on possible policy fixes</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-07T00:22:21+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/06/minneapolis-poet-laureate-heid-e-erdrich-presents-official-poem-to-the-city</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T10:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Minneapolis poet laureate Heid E. Erdrich presents official poem to the city</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T13:39:22+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/06/stretches-of-interstates-94-494-to-close-this-weekend-in-twin-cities</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T10:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Stretches of Interstates 94, 494 to close this weekend in Twin Cities</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-05T22:49:42+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/05/minneapolis-city-council-fails-to-override-veto-on-labor-standards-board</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-06T00:40:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Minneapolis City Council fails to override veto on labor standards board</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T00:40:07+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/05/federal-bureau-prisons-plans-deactivate-facility-duluth</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-05T21:46:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Federal Bureau of Prisons plans to ‘deactivate’ facility in Duluth</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T12:25:15+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/12/05/search-for-gunman-continues-in-ceos-fatal-shooting</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-05T21:31:33+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Search for gunman continues in CEO&#039;s fatal shooting; Minneapolis City Council fails to override Frey&#039;s veto on labor standards board</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-05T21:38:27+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/05/one-more-cold-night-before-temperatures-warm-up-dramatically</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-05T21:30:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>One more cold night before temperatures warm dramatically </news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T00:52:37+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/05/timothe-chalamet-set-to-appear-minneapolis-theater-promote-bob-dylan-biopic</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-05T21:21:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Timothée Chalamet surprises fans at U of M, The Main Cinema in Minneapolis</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T15:47:58+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/05/photos-law-enforcement-center-helps-stpaul-homeless-escape-cold</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-05T21:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Photos: For St. Paul’s homeless, 12 hours of emergency warmth at the law enforcement center</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-05T20:59:14+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/05/deny-delay-defend-ammo-brian-thompson-insurer-phrase</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-05T20:53:19+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Words on ammo in CEO shooting echo common phrase on insurer tactics: Delay, deny, defend</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-05T23:05:35+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/05/hennepin-county-crime-lab-resumes-dna-testing-after-finding-source-of-contamination</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-05T20:50:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Hennepin County crime lab resumes DNA testing after finding source of contamination</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-05T20:54:59+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/12/05/minnesota-now-dec-5-2024</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-05T19:41:57+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Minnesota Now: Dec. 5, 2024</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T00:58:00+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/05/hegseth-faces-senators-concerns-on-behavior-views-women-in-combat</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-05T19:35:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Hegseth faces senators&#039; concerns not only about his behavior but also his views on women in combat</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-05T19:38:38+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/05/npr-california-earthquake-tsunami-warning-eureka</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-05T19:13:14+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>A powerful 7.0 earthquake strikes off northern California coast</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-05T20:25:32+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/12/05/british-arrows-awards-returns-to-walker-for-38th-year-after-creating-cult-following</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-05T19:01:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>British Arrows Awards returns to Walker for 38th year after creating cult following</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-05T20:06:16+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/12/05/as-notre-dame-reopens-grand-marais-man-reflects-on-his-role-in-reconstruction</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-05T18:52:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>As Notre Dame reopens, Grand Marais man reflects on his role in reconstruction</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-11T19:13:26+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/12/05/instead-of-spending-money-on-black-friday-northfield-teen-spreads-gratitude</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-05T18:44:57+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Instead of spending money on Black Friday, Northfield teen spreads gratitude</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-05T19:52:07+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/12/05/south-korean-minnesotan-watches-political-chaos-unfold-from-afar</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-05T18:40:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>‘I’m standing with my people:’ South Korean Minnesotan watches political chaos unfold from afar</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T01:00:35+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/05/historic-images-of-native-americans-by-a-swiss-artist-find-their-way-back-to-north-dakota</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-05T18:35:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Historic images of Native Americans by a Swiss artist find their way back to North Dakota</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-05T19:42:58+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/05/hennepin-county-jails-meet-state-deadline-to-reduce-inmate-population</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-05T18:30:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Hennepin County jails meet state deadline to reduce inmate population</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-05T21:04:43+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/05/npr-blue-cross-blue-shield-anesthesia-anthem</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-05T16:33:01+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Anthem reverses plans to put time limits on anesthesia coverage</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T11:37:03+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/12/04/talking-sense-coming-together-to-solve-tough-problems</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-05T16:09:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Talking Sense: Coming together to solve tough problems</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-05T17:34:53+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/05/morning-announcements-for-dec-5</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-05T15:45:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Morning Announcements for Dec. 5</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-05T17:56:59+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/12/05/nypd-continues-search-for-suspect-who-killed-unitedhealthcare-ceo</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-05T13:10:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>NYPD continues search for suspect who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-05T13:13:11+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/05/another-chilly-thursday-with-warming-temperatures-into-the-weekend</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-05T12:15:57+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Another chilly Thursday with warming temperatures into the weekend</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-05T15:06:54+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/05/julius-randle-scores-20-points-as-timberwolves-cruise-to-10880-victory-over-clippers</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-05T12:08:59+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Julius Randle scores 20 points as Timberwolves cruise to 108-80 victory over Clippers</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-05T12:19:40+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/05/police-hunt-for-the-gunman-who-killed-unitedhealthcares-boss-in-manhattan</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-05T11:35:13+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Police release new photos as they search for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T03:54:42+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/04/npr-musk-ramaswamy-doge-congress</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-05T11:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are bringing Trump’s DOGE to Capitol Hill</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-05T23:03:55+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/05/npr-the-dos-and-donts-of-expressing-condolences</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-05T10:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>The right (and wrong) things to say to a grieving friend</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-05T12:50:57+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/05/a-new-theft-tour-at-the-judy-garland-museum-as-the-ruby-slippers-go-to-auction</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-05T10:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>‘A symbol of home’ — A new theft tour at the Judy Garland Museum as the ruby slippers go to auction</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-05T18:34:02+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/05/minneapolis-city-council-to-vote-on-george-floyd-square-construction</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-05T10:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Minneapolis City Council pushes back George Floyd Square construction</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T20:32:40+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/12/05/art-hounds-chamber-singers-dreamy-art-and-an-arts-retreat</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-05T10:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Art Hounds: Chamber singers, dreamy art and an arts retreat</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-04T22:20:00+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/04/npr-bitcoin-rally-100-000-crypto-trump</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-05T03:07:32+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Bitcoin hits $100,000 for the first time. 3 things to know about an incredible ride</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-05T12:52:08+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/04/dakota-county-pay-2-million-settle-wrongful-death-lawsuit-eli-hart</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-04T22:40:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Dakota County to pay more than $2 million to settle wrongful death lawsuit</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-04T22:40:45+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/04/military-superstar-and-thrillseeker-from-minnesota-wins-rhodes-scholarship</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-04T22:38:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Military superstar and ‘thrill-seeker’ from Minnesota wins Rhodes Scholarship</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-06T13:09:33+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/04/the-5-songs-minneapolis-listened-to-the-most-in-2024-according-to-spotify</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-04T22:30:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>The 5 songs Minneapolis listened to the most in 2024, according to Spotify</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-04T22:30:05+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/04/minneapolis-city-council-member-emily-koski-joins-mayors-race</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-04T21:54:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Minneapolis City Council member Emily Koski joins mayor’s race</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-04T21:54:16+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/12/04/police-search-for-suspect-in-fatal-shooting-of-unitedhealthcare-ceo</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-04T21:16:46+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Police search for suspect in fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO; Minnesota economic forecast is $1B less than anticipated</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-05T12:03:41+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/04/winds-and-advisories-continue-through-evening-big-weekend-warm-up</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-04T20:08:58+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Wind, weather advisories into Wednesday night; big weekend warmup</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-05T01:42:27+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/04/rochester-police-say-burglars-targeting-asian-victims</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-04T19:50:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Rochester police say burglars targeting Asian victims</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-04T19:50:19+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/04/npr-france-prime-minister-barnier</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-04T19:31:30+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>French lawmakers oust the prime minister after just 91 days, toppling the government</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-05T12:53:59+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/12/04/former-minnesota-finance-commissioner-weighs-in-on-state-budget-forecast</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-04T18:57:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Former Minnesota finance commissioner weighs in on state budget forecast</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-04T18:49:11+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/12/04/media-ethics-expert-concerned-as-social-media-influencers-become-a-go-to-source-for-news</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-04T18:50:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Media ethics expert &#039;concerned&#039; as social media influencers become a go-to source for news</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-04T19:20:24+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/12/04/minnesota-now-dec-4-2024</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-04T18:38:03+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Minnesota Now: Dec. 4, 2024</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-04T19:44:30+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/04/npr-ice-hockey-nhl-cte-head-impacts-concussions</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-04T18:35:36+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Longer careers in ice hockey are linked to a greater risk of CTE, a new study finds</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-04T20:33:07+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/12/04/frigid-temperatures-to-follow-wednesday-wind-snow</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-04T18:25:15+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Frigid temperatures to follow Wednesday wind, snow</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-04T19:22:16+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/12/04/minneapolis-musician-raises-money-through-song-for-people-affected-by-sarcoma</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-04T18:23:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Minneapolis musician raises money through song for people affected by sarcoma</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-04T19:49:47+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/12/03/how-to-talk-with-children-about-racialized-trauma</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-04T18:22:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>How to talk with children about racialized trauma</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-04T19:23:58+00:00</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/12/04/scientists-learn-great-lakes-storms-trending-further-north-warming-faster-climate-change</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>MPRnews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-12-04T18:11:00+00:00</news:publication_date><news:title>Scientists learn Great Lakes storms may be trending further north, warming faster due to climate change</news:title></news:news><lastmod>2024-12-04T19:33:29+00:00</lastmod></url></urlset>