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Stories from December 3, 2022

Temps rebound Sunday afternoon; snow chance Monday morning

Temps rebound Sunday afternoon; snow chance Monday morning

Saturday was so cold that we’re really looking forward to some milder temps. We have the Sunday forecast plus a look at the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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Pentagon chief: U.S. faces pivotal years in countering China

Pentagon chief: U.S. faces pivotal years in countering China

Austin's speech Saturday caps a week in which the Pentagon has been squarely focused on China’s rise, with the release of a dire report warning of China's growing nuclear arsenal, and the rollout of the U.S.' newest strategic bomber.
by The Associated Press

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TikTok star Noodle the pug dies at age 14

TikTok star Noodle the pug dies at age 14

Jonathan Graziano took to TikTok to announce the sad news to his 4.4 million followers on Saturday. Noodles won fans over with a game called "no bones" to decide what kind of day it was.
by Ashley Ahn

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After record election year, some LGBTQ lawmakers face a new challenge: GOP majorities

After record election year, some LGBTQ lawmakers face a new challenge: GOP majorities

Montana state Rep.-elect Zooey Zephyr is the first openly trans woman elected to the state legislature. She and other lawmakers across the country are now faced with trying to curb anti-LGBTQ bills.
by Shaylee Ragar

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Discovery of ancient bronze statues in Italy may rewrite Etruscan and Roman history

Discovery of ancient bronze statues in Italy may rewrite Etruscan and Roman history

The discoveries shed light on what the Italian Culture Ministry calls a "unique multicultural and multilingual haven of peace" between Etruscans and Romans at a time when they were mostly at war.
by Sylvia Poggioli

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Cold Saturday into early Sunday; temps rebound Sunday afternoon

Cold Saturday into early Sunday; temps rebound Sunday afternoon

Today will be the coldest day of the weekend, then Sunday highs will be much closer to normal. We have details on that, plus a look at who could see some snow on Sunday. We also take a look at November weather stats for the Twin Cities.
by Ron Trenda

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What are the most-checked-out books at Minnesota libraries? See the list

What are the most-checked-out books at Minnesota libraries? See the list

MPR News asked libraries across the state what their most popular adult and children’s books were, and the answers may surprise you. While some Minnesotans are focused on the practical, checking out driver’s manuals or dog training guides, Duluthians are reading about themselves.
by Sam Stroozas

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Arctic cold Saturday; temps rebound Sunday afternoon

Arctic cold Saturday; temps rebound Sunday afternoon

Arctic cold will stay with us Saturday, then temps rebound Sunday afternoon. A wind chill advisory continues Saturday morning in northwestern Minnesota.
by Ron Trenda

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Green group pitches alternative vision for PolyMet site

Green group pitches alternative vision for PolyMet site

An environmental group fighting the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota has proposed an alternative vision for the site that reimagines it as a clean energy and manufacturing hub.
by Dan Kraker

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