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Stories from December 29, 2022

Two teens face second degree murder and assault charges in Mall of America shooting

Two teens face second degree murder and assault charges in the death of Johntae Hudson at the Mall of America last week. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Music by Gary Meister.
by Kirsti Marohn

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MPR News host Angela Davis shares some of her favorite shows from 2022

MPR News host Angela Davis shares some of her favorite shows from 2022

All this week, we’re listening back to some of the conversations we’ve had on this show over the past year. MPR News host Angela Davis shares some of her favorite shows from 2022.
by Angela Davis

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This week in sports news with Wally and Eric

This week in sports news with Wally and Eric

Listen to news about the Vikings coming off of another dramatic win on Christmas Eve over the Giants, the Gophers at the Pinstripe Bowl, the Wilds vs. Dallas hockey and the Timberwolves.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Charges: Mall of America shooters chased, confronted, killed 19-year-old

Charges: Mall of America shooters chased, confronted, killed 19-year-old

Charges filed Thursday against four teens detailed a chaotic scene Friday at the Mall of America's Nordstrom store before the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Johntae Hudson, who died of multiple gunshot wounds. Prosecutors did not disclose a motive.
by Matt Sepic

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Best of 2022 with producer Matthew Alvarez

Best of 2022 with producer Matthew Alvarez

All this week, we’re listening back to some of the conversations we’ve had on this show over the past year. Associate producer Matthew Alvarez joined MPR News host Angela Davis to share some of the shows that have stood out to him.
by Matthew Alvarez and Angela Davis

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Big changes to retirement savings in new federal spending bill

Big changes to retirement savings in new federal spending bill

From emergency savings accounts to assistance for student loan borrowers, the new federal spending bill aims to make it easier to save for retirement.
by Arezou Rezvani

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U.S. Census Bureau redefines meaning of 'urban' America

U.S. Census Bureau redefines meaning of 'urban' America

Almost 1,000 towns, hamlets and villages in the U.S. lost their status as urban areas as the U.S. Census Bureau released a new list of places considered urban based on revised criteria. 
by The Associated Press

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Vatican: Benedict XVI lucid, stable, but condition 'serious'

Vatican: Benedict XVI lucid, stable, but condition 'serious'

The Vatican says Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is lucid, conscious and stable, but his condition remains serious. That, a day after officials revealed that the 95-year-old's health had deteriorated recently.
by The Associated Press

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Jan. 6 panel drops Trump subpoena as it wraps up work

Jan. 6 panel drops Trump subpoena as it wraps up work

The House Jan. 6 committee has dropped its subpoena against former President Donald Trump as it wraps up work and prepares to dissolve next week. 
by The Associated Press

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Wintry mix Thursday and next week; mild air returns this weekend

Wintry mix Thursday and next week; mild air returns this weekend

Rain and snow showers will develop in southwestern Minnesota and move northeast across Minnesota Thursday. High will be mild, in the 30s southeast but colder northwest, in the low 20s.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Ex-Minneapolis cop charged with beating man during 2020 unrest

The Minnesota Attorney General's office on Wednesday charged a former Minneapolis police officer for allegedly punching and kicking a man who'd surrendered after shooting at police in the days after George Floyd’s murder. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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A wintry mix of precipitation Thursday; colder Thursday night

A wintry mix of precipitation Thursday; colder Thursday night

Rain, snow and some freezing precipitation moves through Thursday. It will still be mild with highs in the 30s southeast to around 20 in the northwest. It’ll be colder Thursday night with lows in the teens and even subzero in northwest Minnesota.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Rodgers misses practice with knee issue, but expects to play

Rodgers misses practice with knee issue, but expects to play

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers didn’t practice Wednesday because of a knee problem, but says he has no worries about his availability for Sunday's game against Minnesota.

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Slovakia beats U.S. 6-3 in world junior hockey championship

Slovakia beats U.S. 6-3 in world junior hockey championship

Dalibor Dvorsky, Robert Baco and Filip Mesar scored in a 3:19 span in the second period and Slovakia beat the United States 6-3 on Wednesday in the world junior championship.
by The Associated Press

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Williamson scores career-high 43, Pelicans top Timberwolves

Williamson scores career-high 43, Pelicans top Timberwolves

Zion Williamson scored a career-high 43 points, capping it with New Orleans’ final 14 points in the last 2:44 of the game, and the Pelicans narrowly outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-118 for their fourth straight victory.
by The Associated Press

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Russia launches new wave of missiles into Ukraine

Russia launches new wave of missiles into Ukraine

Russian forces fired its largest air barrage into Ukraine in nearly two weeks Thursday as Ukrainian air defenses repelled several drones and missiles throughout the attack.
by Julian Hayda

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Women carve historic path as Legislature opens with DFL in charge

Women carve historic path as Legislature opens with DFL in charge

For the first time, the top two posts in Minnesota’s Legislature will be occupied at the same time by women. A third seat at the negotiating table will be, too.
by Brian Bakst

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GOP leaders ready to defend against DFL agenda at Capitol

GOP leaders ready to defend against DFL agenda at Capitol

Republicans picked new faces to lead them at the Capitol after a disappointing 2022 election, and two small business owners say they’ll take a more collaborative approach to working with DFL leaders.
by Dana Ferguson

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1,600 bats fell to the ground during Houston's cold snap. Here's how they were saved

1,600 bats fell to the ground during Houston's cold snap. Here's how they were saved

After hundreds of Mexican free-tailed bats went into hypothermic shock during the city's recent cold snap, they lost their grip and fell. But they found a temporary home: the attic of Mary Warwick.
by The Associated Press

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T.J. Hockenson proves perfect fit for Vikings' offense

T.J. Hockenson proves perfect fit for Vikings' offense

T.J. Hockenson has proven to be the perfect fit, never more than this past Sunday, when he had a career game as the Vikings beat the New York Giants.
by The Associated Press

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The best of 2022 with producer Maja Beckstrom

The best of 2022 with producer Maja Beckstrom

All this week, we’re listening back to some of the conversations we’ve had on this show over the past year. Producer Maja Beckstrom joined MPR News host Angela Davis to share some of the shows that have stood out to her.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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