Stories from December 23, 2025

Stories for the cold months: The importance of seasonal storytelling
Winter is storytelling season in many Native communities. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, MPR News guest host Leah Lemm talks about how stories can help us learn, connect and keep traditions alive.
Anoka-Hennepin teachers set Jan. 8 for potential strike
Board members in the state’s largest district called a special meeting Monday night to talk through “management of schools” should the teachers strike. No mediation sessions are scheduled between the district and union on a new contract.