Stories from November 8, 2025

Brace for the coldest airmass of the season
Snow showers are wrapping up Saturday evening, but behind the departing system comes a blast of much colder air — the coldest of the season so far. By Sunday morning, wind chills will dip into the single digits.
Hundreds line up for Labubu maker's Mall of America grand opening
More than 200 people lined up at the Mall of America early Saturday as Pop Mart opened its first Minnesota store, with many fans braving freezing temps to snag rare Labubu and Zimomo collectibles.
 Trump signals no shutdown compromise with Democrats as senators hold a rare weekend session
President Donald Trump is making it clear he’s unlikely to compromise with Democrats on their health care demands as a condition of ending the government shutdown.
Kaprizov has goal and assist as Wild beat Islanders 5-2 for 3rd win in 4 games
Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and an assist, and the Minnesota Wild beat the New York Islanders 5-2. Vinnie Hinostraza, Danila Yurov, Brock Faber and Marco Rossi also scored for Minnesota in its third win in four games.
Edwards scores 37, Randle adds 19 with 10 rebounds as Timberwolves beat the Jazz 137-97
Anthony Edwards scored 37 points and Julius Randle added 19 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Utah Jazz 137-97 in an NBA Cup game.
Supreme Court temporarily blocks full SNAP benefits even as they'd started to go out
The high court decision allows a lower court time to consider a more lasting pause. The Trump administration is appealing an order to fully fund November food aid for millions of people.
Chilly weekend ahead with a taste of winter in southwest Minnesota
A fast-moving Alberta clipper is sliding south of the region for Saturday, bringing accumulating snow to extreme southwestern Minnesota. Behind it, cold Canadian air will settle in, keeping highs near freezing and pushing wind chills into the single digits by early Sunday morning.
From Budweiser to kimchi, a new book tells the stories behind immigrant and community recipes
A new cookbook honors the overlooked home chefs who nourish their communities, including a south Minneapolis artist carrying on their grandfather’s immigrant legacy by grilling his beloved “Drunk Chicken” and reflecting on heritage, activism and belonging.
Here's a breakdown of how St. Paul residents voted in the mayor's race
According to voter data, Her secured her victory by winning first choice votes in parts of the city that had supported Carter, sometimes strongly, in previous elections.