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Stories from November 29, 2022

Snow coats southern Minnesota with several inches

Heavy snow fell across southern and central Minnesota, leading to multiple crashes, closed runways at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and snow emergencies in the Twin Cities. This is the evening MPR News update for Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. Hosted by Peter Cox. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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Landmark same-sex marriage bill wins Senate passage

Landmark same-sex marriage bill wins Senate passage

The bill approved Tuesday would ensure that same-sex and interracial marriages are enshrined in federal law. Senate Democrats are moving quickly to send the bill to the House and President Joe Biden's desk.
by The Associated Press

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Soccer fans of the north, World Cup watching in Duluth draws cheers

Soccer fans of the north, World Cup watching in Duluth draws cheers

The win or go home World Cup game between the U.S. and Iran drew a small crowd to Dubh Linn's, an Irish pub in downtown Duluth.
by Dan Kraker

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Tuesday storm totals snowball; cold Wednesday on the way

Tuesday storm totals snowball; cold Wednesday on the way

A wintry air mass blows in behind the system Wednesday. Highs will hover in the 20s across southern Minnesota with teens up north. Temps on Friday will soar into the 40s again in the south, with 30s up north.
by Paul Huttner

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3 questions for the 3 Black women about to make Minnesota Senate history

3 questions for the 3 Black women about to make Minnesota Senate history

MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with senators-elect Erin Maye Quade, Clare Oumou Verbeten and Zaynab Mohamed about what drew them to politics, their goals for the upcoming term and what they’ll bring to the chamber starting Jan. 3.
by Angela Davis, Samantha Matsumoto, Matthew Alvarez and Sam Stroozas

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Gov. Tim Walz answers student questions, pledges education support

Gov. Tim Walz answers student questions, pledges education support

During a visit to Lake Middle School in Woodbury, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz took questions from students and laid out hopes to focus on education priorities in the upcoming legislative session
by Elizabeth Shockman

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U.S. advances in World Cup with 1-0 win over Iran

U.S. advances in World Cup with 1-0 win over Iran

Christian Pulisic scored while crashing headfirst into the goalkeeper in the 38th minute and the United States advanced to the knockout round of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Iran on Tuesday in a politically charged rematch of their famous meeting a quarter-century ago.
by The Associated Press

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Nigerian stowaways found on ship’s rudder in Canary Islands

Nigerian stowaways found on ship’s rudder in Canary Islands

Three men found on the Alithini II oil tanker at the Las Palmas port on Monday afternoon appeared to have symptoms of dehydration and hypothermia.

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Bomb-sniffing dogs are in short supply across the U.S.

Bomb-sniffing dogs are in short supply across the U.S.

The pandemic led to global supply snarls — including a shortage of dogs that detect explosives. One big reason is that the U.S. gets the vast majority of its dogs from other countries.
by Kurt Gardinier

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Winter storm warning through 9 p.m. Tuesday; cold winds howl Wednesday

Winter storm warning through 9 p.m. Tuesday; cold winds howl Wednesday

The snow should wrap up by 8 p.m. in the metro area but run through Tuesday night north and east. Expect subzero and single-digit wind chills across Minnesota Wednesday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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From the archives: David Treuer on 'The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee'

From the archives: David Treuer on 'The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee'

David Treuer’s first novel, “Little,” is being republished this month by Graywolf Press. MPR News host Kerri Miller will talk to him about that on Friday’s Big Books and Bold Ideas. In the meantime, enjoy this 2019 conversation between the two about Treuer’s award-winning book, “The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee.”
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Police find the remains of four infants inside a Boston apartment

Police find the remains of four infants inside a Boston apartment

Police say they discovered "what appeared to be a human fetus or infant" and additional remains at an apartment in South Boston. An autopsy has revealed four infants: two female and two male.
by Emily Olson

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U.S. bat species devastated by fungus now listed as endangered

U.S. bat species devastated by fungus now listed as endangered

The Biden administration is designating the northern long-eared bat as an endangered species. Officials say that the bat's situation has worsened since it was classified as threatened in 2015.
by The Associated Press

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200 rescued off Upper Red Lake after ice breaks free

The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that more than 200 anglers were on a large ice chunk that broke free on the northern Minnesota lake. The office later confirmed the stranded anglers had been evacuated off the ice. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Pedulla, Mutts power Virginia Tech past Minnesota, 67-57

Sean Pedulla and Justyn Mutts combined to score 33 points and Virginia Tech built a double-digit lead in first half and padded it in the second en route to a 67-57 victory over Minnesota in an ACC/Big Ten Challenge game. 
by The Associated Press

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Vikings rookie CB Andrew Booth Jr. has knee surgery

Vikings rookie CB Andrew Booth Jr. has knee surgery

Rookie Minnesota Vikings cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. had knee surgery to repair meniscus damage and will be sidelined indefinitely. Coach Kevin O’Connell made the announcement. 
by The Associated Press

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Here is what scientists are doing to save Florida's coral reef before it's too late

Here is what scientists are doing to save Florida's coral reef before it's too late

Florida's barrier reef has lost 95 percent of its coral over the last half-century. Researchers, activists and government agencies are working to restore the reefs and ensure their long-term survival.
by Greg Allen

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Porzingis scores 41, Wizards beat Wolves after Towns hurt

Porzingis scores 41, Wizards beat Wolves after Towns hurt

Kristaps Porzingis scored a career-high 41 points, including 29 in the first half, and the Washington Wizards beat Minnesota 142-127 on Monday night after Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns was helped off the court in the third quarter with a right leg injury.
by The Associated Press

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What's at stake as the U.S. faces Iran at the World Cup

What's at stake as the U.S. faces Iran at the World Cup

The U.S. has to beat Iran to advance, while Iran only has to tie. The match comes after controversy over flags, Iran's national anthem, and ongoing protests in Iran.
by Tom Goldman

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A fight over how to enforce immigration laws reaches the Supreme Court

A fight over how to enforce immigration laws reaches the Supreme Court

The Biden administration wants immigration authorities to focus on threats to public safety, but a lower court said its guidelines went too far. Now the high court is hearing arguments in the case.
by Joel Rose

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When should you put up Christmas lights? A new survey illuminates an evergreen debate

When should you put up Christmas lights? A new survey illuminates an evergreen debate

The age-old debate is back: When is the acceptable time to put up Christmas lights? A survey says Dec. 1 is a popular date, but some people — especially in Georgia — like to start sooner.
by Adam Bearne

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The U.S.-Iran World Cup matchup puts a spotlight on Iran's protest movement

The U.S.-Iran World Cup matchup puts a spotlight on Iran's protest movement

Iran's players have at times appeared to show solidarity with the protests, even as they say their focus is football. Thousands of protesters have been arrested and hundreds killed, rights groups say.
by Becky Sullivan and Peter Kenyon

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Australia argues against 'endangered' Barrier Reef status

Australia argues against 'endangered' Barrier Reef status

Australia's environment minister says her government will urge against the U.N. adding the Great Barrier Reef to a list of endangered sites, saying worries are a reflection of the previous government.
by The Associated Press

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