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Stories from December 4, 2023

A few flurries and sprinkles overnight into Tuesday; big midweek warmup

A few flurries and sprinkles overnight into Tuesday; big midweek warmup

A weak clipper is bringing a few flurries and sprinkles Monday night and will drop temperatures some in northwestern Minnesota. Temperatures trend well above normal for Wednesday and Thursday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Former MPD officer Derek Chauvin returns to prison custody after stabbing

Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin’s health is improving after he was stabbed more than 20 times last month while in federal prison in Arizona. Chauvin is serving concurrent sentences of more than 20 years for a state conviction for murdering George Floyd and federal charges of violating Floyd's civil rights.  That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
by Jacob Aloi

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Here's a rundown of the top holiday events across Minnesota

Here's a rundown of the top holiday events across Minnesota

Hanukkah begins on Thursday, and Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Years will be hear before you know it. While the weather this time of year might make you want to stay indoors, there is plenty to explore.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Metro Transit rolls out tougher fare enforcement, rider code of conduct

Metro Transit rolls out tougher fare enforcement, rider code of conduct

Starting Monday, Metro Transit will begin tougher fare enforcement. Community Service Officers will begin asking riders for their fares. Those who haven’t paid will be issued a citation.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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New study finds variety of health benefits to 'forest bathing'

New study finds variety of health benefits to 'forest bathing'

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse found forest therapy — also called forest bathing — had significant health and well-being benefits for kids with mental health challenges.  
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Metro Transit starts new fare enforcement program in Twin Cities

Metro Transit starts new fare enforcement program in Twin Cities

As of Monday, riders on the buses and light rail trains in the Twin Cities will start seeing community service officers enforce fares — and issue administrative citations to riders who didn’t purchase a ticket.
by Nicole Ki

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Suburban special election offers a testing ground for 2024 campaign themes

Suburban special election offers a testing ground for 2024 campaign themes

Voters in Eagan, Mendota and Mendota Heights are set to elect a new representative Tuesday in a special election. The race has generated interest and input from both major parties.
by Dana Ferguson

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North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ends 2024 Republican presidential bid

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ends 2024 Republican presidential bid

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has ended his 2024 Republican presidential bid. He blamed the Republican National Committee for arbitrary debate qualifications in dropping his campaign before the fourth presidential debate on Wednesday.
by The Associated Press

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Very mild days ahead; near-record highs possible Wednesday, Thursday

Very mild days ahead; near-record highs possible Wednesday, Thursday

Areas of fog will burn off Monday morning with increasing clouds ahead of a weak clipper system. Some light snow showers and sprinkles will be possible late Monday into Monday night. Then a big warmup commences for the rest of the week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Oxford University Press has named 'rizz' as its word of the year

Oxford University Press has named 'rizz' as its word of the year

Oxford University Press has named “rizz″ as its word of the year to highlight the popularity of a term used by Generation Z to describe someone’s ability to attract or seduce another person. 
by The Associated Press

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What should you wear to run in the cold? Build an outfit with this paper doll

What should you wear to run in the cold? Build an outfit with this paper doll

Athlete and activist Alison Mariella Désir and sports medicine specialist Dr. Kelechi Okoroha explain how runners should dress when temperatures drop to the 50s, 30s and below.
by Wynne Davis

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Chauvin leaves hospital, returns to prison custody after stabbing

Chauvin leaves hospital, returns to prison custody after stabbing

The condition of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is improving after he was stabbed 22 times last month while in a federal prison in Arizona.
by MPR News Staff

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Walz picked to lead Democratic Governors Association

The Democratic Governors Association has elected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as its new chair. And in Rochester, educators have begun implementing required changes that focus on how reading is taught in the state. 
by Emily Bright

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Mild Monday; increasing clouds with some light snow and sprinkles late

Mild Monday; increasing clouds with some light snow and sprinkles late

Monday will be mild with increasing clouds and morning fog in spots. Light snow showers and sprinkles will become possible later in the day as a clipper system moves through. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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St. Olaf College men's soccer wins national championship

St. Olaf College men's soccer wins national championship

The St. Olaf College men's soccer team won its first NCAA Division III national championship with a 2-1 overtime win over Amherst College on Sunday afternoon in Virginia.
by MPR News Staff

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Feeling alone? 5 tips to create connection and combat loneliness

Feeling alone? 5 tips to create connection and combat loneliness

We all feel lonely at some point, but long-term social isolation can damage our mental and physical health. A new book called “Project UnLonely” shows how creative expression can foster friendships.
by Allison Aubrey

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Purdue Pharma, Sacklers' OxyContin settlement lands at the Supreme Court

Purdue Pharma, Sacklers' OxyContin settlement lands at the Supreme Court

Under the deal, Purdue agreed it owed $8 billion in criminal and civil fines. That deal that is at the center of Monday's case because it releases the Sacklers from personal liability.
by Nina Totenberg

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Minnesota to take on Bowling Green in Quick Lane Bowl

Minnesota to take on Bowling Green in Quick Lane Bowl

Bowling Green and Minnesota will meet in the Quick Lane Bowl, with both teams quite familiar with the game. The Golden Gophers have been there twice since 2015, winning both times in the midst of a six consecutive postseason wins.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota novelist Brian Duren's new 'Gravity'

Minnesota novelist Brian Duren's new 'Gravity'

Twin Cities writer Brian Duren published two novels in the past six months, his latest, “Gravity of Love.” It’s been kind of a wild ride for Duren, who said he’s learned a lot of unexpected things about the books trade.
by Euan Kerr

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Sheriff's deputy who saved trucker from fiery crash receives award

Sheriff's deputy who saved trucker from fiery crash receives award

A Washington County deputy received an award from the Minnesota Sheriff’s Association for pulling a truck driver from a fiery crash on Interstate 94 in Afton.
by Nicole Ki

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Inside one Rochester classroom, a peek into the future of reading instruction

Inside one Rochester classroom, a peek into the future of reading instruction

Soon, Minnesota educators will roll out a different way to teach kids how to read. Some schools already are. That’s because legislators recently passed a historic law that requires districts to adopt a new reading curriculum — all with the goal of closing Minnesota’s vast reading gap.
by Catharine Richert

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