Stories from November 28, 2024

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit
Putin said his military may use another of its new hypersonic missiles to target government or official buildings in Kyiv, in response to Ukraine's continued use of American and British weapons.
Photos: Thousands brave Thanksgiving cold to run and walk Turkey Day 5K
Amid one of the coldest Thanksgiving days of the past decade, thousands of runners flocked to downtown Minneapolis on Thursday for the annual Turkey Day 5K, the largest Thanksgiving race in the Twin Cities.
Israel and Hezbollah have a cease-fire agreement. Here's what it says
The cease-fire agreement between Hezbollah and Israel brokered by the United States and France was characterized by President Biden as an attempt to deliver a "permanent cessation of hostilities."
Anthony Edwards calls his struggling Timberwolves 'soft' and 'just a bunch of little kids'
In his four-plus NBA seasons, Anthony Edwards has never been afraid to speak his mind. But the Minnesota Timberwolves star was particularly candid in a profanity-laced explanation of his team’s recent struggles following a 115-104 loss to the Sacramento Kings.
Why retailers still see Black Friday as the high point of the holiday shopping season
Department stores, shopping malls and merchants see the day after Thanksgiving as a way to energize shoppers and get them into physical stores. Mall of America, for instance, is giving the first 200 people in line at the center's north entrance a $25 gift card.
One of the coldest Thanksgivings of the past decade
It will be a cold and blustery Thanksgiving. Temps dip even more for Friday and Saturday. Wind chill values will be subzero statewide nearly early Friday and Saturday.
More deals, more spending: What Black Friday has in store
This holiday shopping season is poised to break spending records. A new survey finds people plan to spend $771 on average.
Dementia research and support to continue in Minnesota after Congress passes legislation
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar spoke at a senior living facility in Minneapolis about legislation that was passed last week reauthorizing a 2018 act that provides research, education and support for those facing Alzheimer’s and dementia and their caregivers. 
Thanksgiving recipes from Minnesota’s best culinary minds
For Thanksgiving this year, we asked some of Minnesota’s best culinary minds — many of them regulars on Appetites — to share what they’re thankful for this year and some dishes you can add to your Thanksgiving menu.
Zuckerberg dines with Trump in Mar-a-Lago
A spokesperson for Meta confirmed that Zuckerberg and Trump met on Wednesday, saying he was invited for dinner with the president-elect to talk about the incoming administration.
Red Lake Nation Tribal Officer killed in traffic accident
Red Lake Nation Tribal Officer Jesse Branch was killed in a traffic accident that occurred when he was responding to a call.