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Stories from December 14, 2022

Get cozy at these 10 Minneapolis coffee shops

Get cozy at these 10 Minneapolis coffee shops

There’s nothing like a warm beverage and welcoming surroundings to make the chill of winter melt into the background. A cozy coffee shop has appeal in all seasons, but the pull can feel especially strong this time of year. Here are 10 enticing options spread throughout Minneapolis.

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Storm could bring feet of snow, 20 foot waves to North Shore, also snow to central MN

Storm could bring feet of snow, 20 foot waves to North Shore, also snow to central MN, and family tells Good Morning America story of boy thrown from Mall of America’s 3rd floor. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Asia Mall brings wide variety of cultures under one roof

Asia Mall brings wide variety of cultures under one roof

A new mall specializing in Asian food and culture has opened in Eden Prairie. Organizers say an important step in creating more resources and representation for Asian communities in the state.
by Simone Cazares

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U students want Sviggum to quit regents over Morris remarks, 'insincere' apology

U students want Sviggum to quit regents over Morris remarks, 'insincere' apology

After University of Minnesota regent Steve Sviggum apologized for remarks suggesting racial and ethnic diversity on the U’s Morris campus might be a marketing problem, he accepted an invitation to come to Morris and meet with students. That gathering reportedly did not go well.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota Now for December 14, 2022

Minnesota Now for December 14, 2022

Cathy Wurzer hosts Minnesota Now for December 14, 2022.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Terrible at buying Christmas presents? Peep our guide for clever gift ideas

Terrible at buying Christmas presents? Peep our guide for clever gift ideas

Not everyone has a knack for gift giving — and that's OK! Our experts share tips on what to get for 5 personality types, ranging from the practical to the sentimental to the hard to shop for.
by Meghan Keane

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Twins shortstop Carlos Correa reaches $350M, 13-year deal with Giants

Twins shortstop Carlos Correa reaches $350M, 13-year deal with Giants

Star shortstop Carlos Correa and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $350 million, 13-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

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Embracing solitude

Embracing solitude

Being alone can be a good thing. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two guests about the power of solitude, the benefits of spending time alone and why it’s different from loneliness. 
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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Federal Student Aid reverses course on some relief approvals

Federal Student Aid reverses course on some relief approvals

Student loan borrowers were left confused Tuesday morning after receiving an email reversing course on their student debt relief applications.
by Sequoia Carrillo

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Snow bands shift north; North Shore blizzard; more snow statewide Thursday

Snow bands shift north; North Shore blizzard; more snow statewide Thursday

Most of the intense winter weather will be in northeast Minnesota Wednesday as heavy snow and high winds of up to 40-45 mph blow. Blizzard warnings continue for the North Shore. Snow returns statewide Wednesday night into Friday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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How did COVID warp our sense of time? It's a matter of perception

How did COVID warp our sense of time? It's a matter of perception

Many people reported a distortion in their sense of time during the pandemic, but the individual experience is highly dependent on a range of factors from emotional state to culture.
by Yuki Noguchi

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Worthington meatpacker ends contract with cleaning firm accused in child labor probe

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says Packers Sanitation Services Inc. plans to cut 121 jobs next month at the JBS slaughterhouse in Worthington after JBS ended a 25-year contract with PSSI. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Vikings race to 10 wins while getting outscored overall

Vikings race to 10 wins while getting outscored overall

It's been nearly three decades since so few teams were on the positive side of the point ledger this late in the season. What's really surprising is the 10-win Minnesota Vikings aren't one of them.
by The Associated Press

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10 years after Sandy Hook, a family finds bits of joy amid shards of pain

10 years after Sandy Hook, a family finds bits of joy amid shards of pain

Families who had their lives shattered on Dec. 14, 2012, are still straining under the weight of their losses — and still pushing for the changes they had hoped would have already happened by now.
by Tovia Smith

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Ukraine says it shot down Russian drones in pre-dawn attack on Kyiv

Ukraine says it shot down Russian drones in pre-dawn attack on Kyiv

Ukraine says it shot down 13 Russian drones aimed at the capital and the surrounding region. Two government buildings and several private homes suffered limited damage.
by Greg Myre

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Revisiting a mural at the American Indian Center

Revisiting a mural at the American Indian Center

The American Indian Center in Minneapolis is undergoing a massive renovation, but what will become of Ojibwe artist George Morrison’s iconic “Turning the Feather Around” mural? The process will involve deinstalling, restoring and conserving the architectural façade.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Rural town tries innovative solution to child care crisis

Rural town tries innovative solution to child care crisis

Affordable child care is a challenge for towns and cities across Minnesota. It's difficult to recruit or retain young workers if child care is not available and affordable. A northwestern Minnesota town is the first in the state to use local sales tax to fund a day care center.
by Dan Gunderson

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