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Stories from November 8, 2020

Rain at times on Monday; colder with snow or a mix on Tuesday

Rain at times on Monday; colder with snow or a mix on Tuesday

Our stretch of September-ish weather will end soon. We have details on the cold front that will move across Minnesota on Monday. Many areas will see Monday rain, followed by flakes on Tuesday.
by Ron Trenda

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What is the end of an era? 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek dies at 80

What is the end of an era? 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek dies at 80

"I love spending time with bright people," said the longtime game show host. Alex Trebek began hosting the trivia show in 1984 and continued for nearly four decades, even through bouts of chemotherapy.
by Mandalit del Barco

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Mpls. City Council President Bender says she won't seek reelection

Mpls. City Council President Bender says she won't seek reelection

Lisa Bender has led the City Council since 2017, during some of the city’s most difficult and controversial months. She represents the city’s 10th Ward, which includes neighborhoods around Minneapolis’ Uptown area, including Lowry Hill, East Harriet and Whittier.
by Tim Nelson and Brandt Williams

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President-elect Biden has a plan to combat COVID-19. Here's what's in it

President-elect Biden has a plan to combat COVID-19. Here's what's in it

Coronavirus cases are surging around the country. How will Joe Biden manage the pandemic differently, once he takes office in January? Expect a more centralized U.S. response plan, his team says.
by Allison Aubrey

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A warm and windy Sunday; rain at times on Monday

A warm and windy Sunday; rain at times on Monday

Our Sunday afternoon will be unusually warm, with strong winds. Rain is on the way for Monday and some areas will see flakes on Tuesday.
by Ron Trenda

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Trump tried to make this election 2016 again. It didn't go as planned

Trump tried to make this election 2016 again. It didn't go as planned

President Donald Trump slumped in polls and fundraising — and lost 10 days when he caught the coronavirus. He threw everything into reaching for a come-from-behind win, but Democrat Joe Biden beat him.
by Franco Ordoñez, Ayesha Rascoe, Tamara Keith, Mara Liasson and Roberta Rampton

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A warm and windy Sunday; p.m. shower chance western Minnesota

Leaf raking will be difficult today, as winds ramp up. It’ll be unusually warm for November. We have your Sunday forecast details.
by Ron Trenda

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The next 2020 election fight? Convincing Trump's supporters that he lost

The next 2020 election fight? Convincing Trump's supporters that he lost

Years of the president talking about unsubstantiated election fraud has made many Republicans believe that vote tallies cannot be trusted. What will it take to make them think otherwise?
by Miles Parks

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World leaders congratulate Biden on win, and some celebrate Trump's defeat

World leaders congratulate Biden on win, and some celebrate Trump's defeat

Statements poured in congratulating Joe Biden on his election victory — including from President Trump's global allies. Iranian and Palestinian leaders expressed relief at the president's loss.
by Jason Slotkin

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