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Stories from January 6, 2024

Saturday night snow or mix; cooler on Sunday

Saturday night snow or mix; cooler on Sunday

We’ll have periods of snow or a wintry mix Saturday evening, then cooler air arrives on Sunday. Parts of Minnesota could see several inches of snow Monday and Monday night.
by Ron Trenda

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The State of Women's Hockey: Minnesota wins 3-0 in PWHL home opener

The State of Women's Hockey: Minnesota wins 3-0 in PWHL home opener

Minnesota set a record for the most fans ever to attend a professional women’s hockey game on Saturday in St. Paul. The team also topped Montreal, 3-0.
by Todd Melby

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Former top NRA official admits wrongdoing in New York corruption case

Former top NRA official admits wrongdoing in New York corruption case

Joshua Powell has admitted wrongdoing on the eve of a corruption trial in New York. In recent years, the former top NRA executive has described the organization as a "grifter culture."
by Brian Mann

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Areas of light snow Saturday; much colder late next week

Areas of light snow Saturday; much colder late next week

Light snow will continue to fall on parts of Minnesota Saturday. Sunday will be cooler and quiet ahead of an active week.
by Bill Endersen

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1 injured in St. Paul officer-involved shooting

The injured man, shot by a St. Paul Police officer, was transported to a hospital and is expected to survive.

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Cities with soda taxes saw sales of sugary drinks fall as prices rose, study finds

Cities with soda taxes saw sales of sugary drinks fall as prices rose, study finds

Soda taxes are meant to discourage people from drinking too much sugar, which is linked to a host of bad health outcomes. Cities that imposed the taxes saw a 33 percent decrease in the sale of sugary drinks.
by Maria Godoy

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Ask a Bookseller: 'The Half-White Album'

Ask a Bookseller: 'The Half-White Album'

John Hoffsis of Treasure House Books and Gifts in Old Town Albuquerque, N.M., recommends “The Half-White Album” by local author and musician Cynthia J. Sylvester.
by Emily Bright

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Minnesota's new pro women's hockey team ready for its home opener

Minnesota's new pro women's hockey team ready for its home opener

After winning its first game on the road earlier this week, Minnesota’s new Professional Women’s Hockey League team returns to the Twin Cities for its home opener Saturday afternoon.
by Peter Cox

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Minneapolis City Council to call for cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war

Minneapolis City Council to call for cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war

On Friday, several council members announced their intent to introduce a resolution next week calling for a cease-fire and the end of military aid to Israel. Mayor Frey denounced the proposal. 
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Longtime NRA leader Wayne LaPierre steps down

Longtime NRA leader Wayne LaPierre steps down

LaPierre leaves as he and other former NRA officials stand accused of misappropriating funds from the nonprofit to bankroll opulent lifestyles. LaPierre has denied those allegations.
by Eric Westervelt

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