Stories from November 7, 2024

California governor calls special session to protect liberal policies from Trump presidency
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for state lawmakers to convene a special session in December to help safeguard the state's progressive policies on climate change, reproductive rights and immigration ahead of another Trump presidency. 
Donald Trump has chosen Susie Wiles to serve as his chief of staff
A longtime veteran of Florida politics, Wiles served as a senior staffer on Trump’s campaign, helping guide his path to victory. She will be the first female chief of staff in U.S. history.
Hints of snow emerging on the weather maps
A major November snow system has dumped tremendous snow in Colorado. The same system brings mainly rain to Minnesota this weekend.
Talking Sense: The 2024 Election Results
MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the results of the 2024 election.
Minnesota experts weigh in on possible immigration policy changes under Trump administration
Immigration experts and advocates in Minnesota are both preparing for and wondering what changes may happen to an already complex immigration system under another Trump administration. 
After a three-week trial, a jury found Adam Fravel guilty of four charges for the murder of Madeline Kingsbury. Kingsbury was the mother of Fravel's children. The case attracted national attention and was moved from Winona to Mankato as a result. And Democrats are assessing their party’s poor showing in Tuesday’s election. That includes a further erosion of support for Democratic candidates in rural areas.
Minneapolis City Council moves forward on labor standards board
The Minneapolis City Council has shared its plan for a labor standards board — an advisory committee that would make recommendations to the council for labor policies. Proponents say it’s a helpful platform for workers and employers to talk about problems with labor policies in the city, but some business owners worry it will lead to new regulations that are costly to follow.
With Trump’s win, Elon Musk stands to benefit
The billionaire businessman has spent weeks campaigning relentlessly for Donald Trump. That dedication could lead to major benefits for him and his companies.
Democratic strategist, former Walz campaign staffer on party’s struggles with rural voters
Matt Barron, a rural political strategist who worked with Gov. Tim Walz’s congressional campaign back in 2005, joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer to decipher where Democrats went wrong in the 2024 presidential election campaign.
Adam Fravel found guilty on all charges in Kingsbury murder
Jurors deliberated for less than a day before returning guilty verdicts on four charges including premediated first-degree murder.
Molson Coors to close Leinenkugel’s Brewery in Chippewa Falls
Molson Coors says move will consolidate operations at company’s main Milwaukee Brewery in early 2025.
Minnesota drought conditions improve
Minnesota's drought conditions are showing signs of improvement. Recent rounds of rainfall have helped alleviate some of the dryness, with a few areas seeing a reduction in drought severity.
Jake Anderson ‘excited about the future’ as St. Cloud’s new mayor
Anderson will replace longtime mayor Dave Kleis who did not seek reelection after nearly two decades in office. The mayor-elect says he thinks his campaign, focused on local issues such as public safety, infrastructure, improving public spaces and bringing pride back to the city, struck a chord with voters.
Man wrongfully convicted of 2008 Minneapolis murder freed from prison
After spending 16 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit, Edgar Barrientos-Quintana was released Wednesday following an order issued by a Hennepin County judge. 
Morning Announcements for Nov. 7
Here are the morning announcements for Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024.
President Biden urges Americans to 'bring down the temperature'
President Joe Biden said Thursday that the American people deserve “a peaceful and orderly” transition and urged Americans “no matter who you voted for to see each other not as adversaries, but as fellow Americans.”
Parties deliver closing arguments in Adam Fravel trial
The jury began its deliberation around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday after hours of closing arguments.
The results of Tuesday's election is expected to produce a tie in the Minnesota House of Representatives; DFL and Republican Party leaders say they are looking at how to share power. And voters Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a constitutional amendment that diverts tens of millions of dollars in Minnesota lottery proceeds annually to environmental projects around the state. 
Another foggy start followed by sunshine Thursday
Another morning of dense fog that will dissipate, paving the way for sunny skies Thursday. Gentle breezes with temperatures expected to reach the upper 40s, close to 50 degrees.
Trump won. Here are 3 Biden priorities under scrutiny
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to roll back some of President Joe Biden's signature policies. Here's what Trump's victory means for Biden policies on climate, the civil service and Ukraine.
We checked up on the states that promise transparency on opioid settlement funds
Victims of the opioid crisis, health advocates, and policy experts have called on state and local governments to clearly report how they’re using the funds they are receiving from settlements with opioid companies.
Minnesota voters back half of school finance levies, reelect most board incumbents
Voters across the state were willing to renew existing levies for building maintenance and upgrades, and for technology. It was a different story, though, when they were asked to pay more for day-to-day operating costs.
Art Hounds: Threads Dance Project asks what shoes say about us
Art Hounds recommend a dance about shoes, “Alice in Wonderland” by disabled performers and a play about water protectors.