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Stories from November 26, 2024

Coldest Thanksgiving in 10 years for Minnesota?

Coldest Thanksgiving in 10 years for Minnesota?

December chill levels will persist through Thanksgiving weekend.
by Paul Huttner

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As partisan politics reaches into local races, one organization looks to strengthen ‘rural democracy’

As partisan politics reaches into local races, one organization looks to strengthen ‘rural democracy’

While the election may be over, the work to strengthen “rural democracy” continues for Celeste Koppe, who is the rural strategist at West Central Initiative in Minnesota.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Walz, agriculture leaders celebrate Minnesota turkey production, show concern over tariffs

Walz, agriculture leaders celebrate Minnesota turkey production, show concern over tariffs

DFL Gov. Tim Walz continued the tradition of celebrating Minnesota’s nation-leading position when it comes to turkey production. He also addressed preliminary concerns of tariffs promised by President-elect Donald Trump.
by Clay Masters

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Walz continues routine; Nursing homes sue state

Gov. Tim Walz says he does not regret being part of the Democratic presidential ticket. Walz is back to his routine and carrying out traditions of the governor's office after he and Vice President Kamala Harris lost the presidential race. And two nursing home providers in Minnesota are suing the state's Department of Labor and Industry in an attempt to stop a holiday pay rule from taking effect in the new year.
by Emily Reese

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Israel approves proposed cease-fire with Lebanon's Hezbollah

Israel approves proposed cease-fire with Lebanon's Hezbollah

Israel approved a United States-brokered cease-fire agreement with Lebanon’s Hezbollah, setting the stage for an end to nearly 14 months of fighting linked to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.
by The Associated Press

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A fugitive wanted in the U.S. on terror charges is arrested in the UK after 20 years on the run

A fugitive wanted in the U.S. on terror charges is arrested in the UK after 20 years on the run

Authorities say a suspect wanted in the U.S. for two bombings in the San Francisco area in 2003 has appeared in a London courtroom after being captured in the U.K. The National Crime Agency says Daniel Andreas San Diego was arrested Monday in a rural area of Wales.
by The Associated Press

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Flint corn: the Indigenous staple crop making a comeback

Flint corn: the Indigenous staple crop making a comeback

Flint corn — it’s the kind used to make hominy and cornmeal. It’s been a staple for Native communities in Minnesota for centuries but through colonization it’s been removed from Indigenous stewardship and care. Now, it’s making a comeback.
by Tom Crann and Heidi Raschke

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Light snow possible Wednesday

Light snow possible Wednesday

Light snow may fall across central and southern Minnesota on Wednesday.
by Paul Huttner

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5 things to know about Minneapolis schools’ effort to solve its budget crisis

5 things to know about Minneapolis schools’ effort to solve its budget crisis

Board members meet Tuesday night to talk next steps on efforts to “right-size” the district in the face of 20 years of declining enrollment. A new report identifies more than two dozen “under-utilized” schools in the district.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Netanyahu urges his cabinet to approve a cease-fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon

Netanyahu urges his cabinet to approve a cease-fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is urging Israel's security Cabinet to approve a cease-fire with Hezbollah, paving the way for a possible pause in over a year of fighting with the Iran-backed group.
by NPR Staff

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Duluth volunteers prepare to serve, deliver thousands of Thanksgiving meals in 35th annual event

Duluth volunteers prepare to serve, deliver thousands of Thanksgiving meals in 35th annual event

Organizers of the College of St. Scholastica’s Thanksgiving Day Buffet expect to serve more than 3,000 people and deliver 1,000 meals to homebound Duluthians.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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How President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs could affect Minnesota's economy and your finances

How President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs could affect Minnesota's economy and your finances

President-elect Donald Trump says he will impose sweeping new tariffs of 25 percent on Canada and Mexico and another 10 percent tariff on China. If implemented, they could dramatically raise prices and impact businesses here in Minnesota.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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On the hunt for Minnesota‘s best cookie recipes

On the hunt for Minnesota‘s best cookie recipes

MPR News host Angela Davis talks about our favorite cookies — from ginger drops to cranberry swirls and almond palmiers — with the founders of the Minnesota Star Tribune cookie contest.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Minnesota food shelves get $5M in new funding

Gov. Tim Walz has announced $5 million in new funding for Minnesota food shelves. And hundreds of social equity applicants hoping for a cannabis business license will have to wait longer to set up shop. A lottery originally scheduled for Tuesday morning was put on hold by a Ramsey County judge.
by Gracie Stockton

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Trump has promised lower taxes. These are 3 ways it could impact you

Trump has promised lower taxes. These are 3 ways it could impact you

From "no tax on tips" to Social Security, Donald Trump has made a range of promises about the taxes Americans will pay. We take a look at three changes we could see in the months ahead.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Childhood vaccination rates in Minnesota: 4 questions, answered

Childhood vaccination rates in Minnesota: 4 questions, answered

Local pediatricians are worried about the state’s slide in vaccinations. They’re seeing skepticism rising among parents, and politicians sowing doubts. MPR News asked Dr. Andrea Singh, who leads the pediatrics department at Park Nicollet, about what pediatricians are seeing.
by Kyra Miles

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Critical DMs: Tomte at the American Swedish Institute

Critical DMs: Tomte at the American Swedish Institute

Max Sparber and Alex V. Cipolle explore the quirky, cozy and occasionally ominous Scandinavian traditions showcased in the American Swedish Institute's exhibition, "Tomte: the Gnome, the Myth, the Legend," touching on tomte's love of porridge, Santa's Sámi connections and reindeer-related marketing oddities.
by Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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A cancellable feast? When politics sabotage Thanksgiving

A cancellable feast? When politics sabotage Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving coming up this week, holiday season is officially underway. But for some, getting together with family and friends feels challenging this year after a divisive election.
by Catharine Richert

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Trump threatens Canada, Mexico, China with tariffs

Trump threatens Canada, Mexico, China with tariffs

He said the countries weren't doing enough to control the flow of illegal drugs, especially fentanyl, and migrants across the border.
by NPR Washington Desk

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