Stories from November 7, 2025

Saturday clipper south; frigid weekend ahead
A clipper brings some snow to southern Minnesota and northern Iowa Saturday. Freezing temperatures rule the weekend.
Trump pardons former Mets great Darryl Strawberry, ex-St. Paul Saints player
President Donald Trump has pardoned former New York Mets star Darryl Strawberry on past tax evasion and drug charges. Strawberry, an eight-time All-Star, struggled with legal and personal issues after his baseball career.
Why next year's flu shot might not be as good as it should be
America's withdrawal from the World Health Organization is affecting the ability of U.S. scientists to track flu and other pathogens. That could be a blow to the development of the 2025 flu vaccine.
With federal subsidy set to expire, some Minnesotans face eye-popping health premium increases
A federal tax credit meant to drive down the cost of health insurance premiums for people buying their own coverage is about to expire. For some Minnesotans, the change is coming with a dramatic price tag.
Here's a breakdown of how Minneapolis residents voted in the mayor's race
Minneapolis voters gave Mayor Jacob Frey a third term in office earlier this week. Frey emerged as the winner after an instant run-off on Wednesday morning, which included the second- and third-choice votes cast during the election.
Trump administration seeks to block court order for full SNAP payments in November
The Trump administration has asked a federal appeals court to block a judge’s order to distribute November’s full SNAP benefits during a U.S. government shutdown. A U.S. district judge had given the administration until Friday to make the payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Farmers' Almanac says it will cease publication after 208 years, citing financial challenges
Farmers’ Almanac said Thursday that its 2026 edition will be its last, citing the growing financial challenges of producing and distributing the book in today’s “chaotic media environment.”
Kendrick Lamar leads 2026 Grammy nominations, followed by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Cirkut
Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy Award nominations. Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Canadian record producer and songwriter Cirkut follow Lamar with seven nominations each announced Friday.
The Minnesota author whose book inspired the movie 'Nuremberg'
Minnesota author Jack el-Hai’s book “The Nazi and the Psychiatrist” inspired “Nuremberg,” one of the fall’s buzziest movies. It’s a film set in history with questions for the present.
Locked, loaded and layered: What to expect for Minnesota's deer opener
The coldest air of the season arrives right on cue for Minnesota’s deer opener this weekend. Hunters can expect a true November chill with frosty mornings across the state and a shot of slushy snow possible in the southwest.
Some flights at MSP canceled on first day of government-mandated cutbacks
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is among 40 major airports in the U.S. targeted for the fight cutbacks. The FAA said the cuts are needed for safety reasons, amid air traffic control staffing shortages.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has begun seeing a reduced number of flights due to the federal government shutdown. MSP is among the 40 airports ordered to cut air traffic by 10 percent.
Cold weekend ahead with rain and snow showers
The coldest air of the season thus far moves in for the weekend turning rain showers to snow showers. Temps bounce to normal by Tuesday again. 
Carolina Hurricanes top Minnesota Wild 4-3
Nikolaj Ehlers scored 46 seconds into the second period and goalie Frederik Andersen overcame a poor start to stop the final 18 shots he faced as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3. 
Indian Health Service employee honored with government service award
Lt. Cmdr. Melissa de Vera recently received a 2025 Arthur S. Flemming Award, which honors federal employees whose achievements in science and leadership have benefited the nation.
Allina to consolidate labor and delivery in southern Minnesota; Faribault Birth Center to close
Allina Health, which owns and runs the hospital, says it will consolidate labor and delivery services for Southern Minnesota in Owatonna, while it will close its birth center at its Faribault hospital.