Stories from December 29, 2025

December 29, 2025 9:00 AM

Power Pairs: A rabbi and a politician on what makes a strong marriage

Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman, the senior rabbi of Minnesota’s largest synagogue, and Frank Hornstein, a former representative in the Minnesota House, have been married for more than 40 years. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Monday, MPR News host Angela Davis revisits a conversation she had with the longtime couple about religion, politics and the power of relationships.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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December 28, 2025 8:20 PM

‘Bomb cyclone’ forecasted to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions and dangerous travel

A ‘bomb cyclone’ is intensifying severe winter weather for millions of people across the U.S. The system is expected to knock out power and disrupt holiday travel.

by Kristin Wright

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December 28, 2025 8:17 PM

Trump says Ukraine and Russia ‘closer than ever’ to peace after talks with Zelenskyy

President Donald Trump’s comments came shortly after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Florida resort. But he acknowledged talks could still break down.

by The Associated Press

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