Stories from November 28, 2020

November 28, 2020 5:55 PM

Cold fronted; windy and colder on Sunday

Our bright and mild Saturday was nice. Sunday will be much cooler, and some Minnesotans could see light snow showers. We have your Sunday forecast details and a look at the week ahead.

by Ron Trenda

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November 28, 2020 5:05 PM

French protesters decry bill outlawing use of police images

Tens of thousands of critics of a proposed security law that would restrict the filming of police officers protested across France on Saturday. They fear the measure will stymie press freedoms and allow police brutality to go undiscovered and unpunished.

by The Associated Press

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November 28, 2020 4:57 PM

Ethiopia declares victory as military takes Tigray capital

Ethiopia's military has gained “full control” of the capital of the defiant Tigray region, the army announced Saturday. As international alarm has grown since the conflict began on Nov. 4, so has a massive humanitarian crisis.

by The Associated Press

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November 28, 2020 3:46 PM

Iran vows retaliation in 'proper time' for nuclear scientist's killing

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani blamed Israel for the ambush that left Mohsen Fakhrizadeh and others dead Friday. Without offering specifics, he threatened a reprisal.

by Colin Dwyer

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November 28, 2020 1:47 PM

Vanderbilt kicker Fuller becomes first woman to play in Power 5 college football game

Vanderbilt’s Sarah Fuller became the first woman to participate in a Power Five conference college football game when she kicked off to start the second half against Missouri on Saturday.

by The Associated Press

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November 28, 2020 1:26 PM

Photographer explores Asian American identity in 'Where We're Really From'

Photographer Eric Lee finds his own childhood reflected in his multimedia project, "Where We're Really From." It explores growing up Asian American, through two young brothers, Henry and Hayle Pham.

by Kisha Ravi

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November 28, 2020 12:56 PM

Republican infighting threatens GOP chances in Georgia Senate runoffs

The Republican incumbents are baselessly casting doubt on the state's voting system. Some in the GOP worry their words could depress voter turnout and cost the party two Senate seats.

by Emma Hurt

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November 28, 2020 10:30 AM

Bright and warm Saturday; windy and much cooler Sunday

Saturday will definitely be the nicest day of this weekend. We’ll have plenty of sunshine and unusually warm afternoon temps. We have details on that, plus a look at our Sunday weather and the coming week. Also, you may be surprised at our November snowfall extremes.

by Ron Trenda

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November 28, 2020 10:15 AM

Minneapolis council members want significant cut in police budget

Three Minneapolis city council members want to shift millions of dollars from the police department to alternative public safety programs. The mayor has “significant concerns” about the proposal.

by Dan Gunderson

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November 28, 2020 9:32 AM

Biden gains votes in recount of Milwaukee County requested by Trump

The Trump campaign paid $3 million to get recounts in two heavily Democratic counties in Wisconsin. The effort backfired in Milwaukee County, where Biden expanded his margin of victory.

by Colin Dwyer

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November 28, 2020 8:34 AM

Biden plans swift moves to protect and advance LGBTQ rights

Among Biden’s plans: Lifting the Trump administration’s near-total ban on military service for transgender people, barring federal contractors from anti-LGBTQ job discrimination, and creating high-level LGBTQ-rights positions in the federal government.

by The Associated Press