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Stories from December 5, 2024

Search for gunman continues in CEO's fatal shooting; Minneapolis City Council fails to override Frey's veto on labor standards board

The search for the gunman who fatally shot a Minnesota corporate executive continues today in New York City. And the Minneapolis City Council fell one vote short of overriding Mayor Jacob Frey's veto of a labor standards board.
by Emily Reese

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One more cold night before temperatures warm dramatically

One more cold night before temperatures warm dramatically

Temps will dip once again tonight but begin to warm Friday. Highs will be in the 40s for southern Minnesota this weekend. Light snow is possible north. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Photos: For St. Paul’s homeless, 12 hours of emergency warmth at the law enforcement center

Photos: For St. Paul’s homeless, 12 hours of emergency warmth at the law enforcement center

As winds howled and temperatures crashed, Ramsey County opened the lobby of its St. Paul law enforcement center overnight Wednesday into Thursday for unsheltered people to escape the bitter cold. MPR News spoke to some of those who needed a warm place to stay.
by Kerem Yücel

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Hegseth faces senators' concerns not only about his behavior but also his views on women in combat

Hegseth faces senators' concerns not only about his behavior but also his views on women in combat

Minnesotan Pete Hegseth has spent the week on Capitol Hill trying to reassure Republican senators that he is fit to lead President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Defense in the wake of high-profile allegations about excessive drinking and sexual assault.
by The Associated Press

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A powerful 7.0 earthquake strikes off northern California coast

A powerful 7.0 earthquake strikes off northern California coast

A powerful earthquake has struck off the northern California coast, triggering tsunami warnings that were later canceled. Several aftershocks continued to rattle the area off Eureka. 
by Alana Wise

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Instead of spending money on Black Friday, Northfield teen spreads gratitude

Instead of spending money on Black Friday, Northfield teen spreads gratitude

Nika Hirsch was 6 years old when her dad was diagnosed with cancer. She asked her mom why people went crazy for Black Friday instead of giving back during Thanksgiving. So she took it upon herself to do 100 good deeds, which later became a global effort of kindness.
by Ellen Finn

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‘I’m standing with my people:’ South Korean Minnesotan watches political chaos unfold from afar

‘I’m standing with my people:’ South Korean Minnesotan watches political chaos unfold from afar

SeungGyeong Ji is from South Korea and currently an instructor at the University of Minnesota. She shared her reaction after South Korea’s president declared martial law.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Historic images of Native Americans by a Swiss artist find their way back to North Dakota

Historic images of Native Americans by a Swiss artist find their way back to North Dakota

More than two dozen historic prints that depict Native American life and culture on the Upper Missouri River nearly 200 years ago will soon be more accessible to the public, thanks to a donation. 
by The Associated Press

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Hennepin County jails meet state deadline to reduce inmate population

Hennepin County jails meet state deadline to reduce inmate population

State regulators ordered the reduction after finding that the facility had failed to meet minimum staffing requirements, creating conditions that pose an “imminent risk of life-threatening harm or serious physical injury” to inmates.
by MPR News Staff

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Anthem reverses plans to put time limits on anesthesia coverage

Anthem reverses plans to put time limits on anesthesia coverage

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield was under scrutiny for planning to put time limits on anesthesia care. On Thursday, the large health insurer said it had decided not to proceed with the policy change.
by Rachel Treisman

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Talking Sense: Coming together to solve tough problems

Talking Sense: Coming together to solve tough problems

Mariah Levison and Rob Fersh help people find consensus on how to solve divisive issues, ranging from prison reform to what art should hang in the Minnesota Capitol. Learn how they do it in this MPR News Talking Sense conversation hosted by MPR News correspondent Catharine Richert.
by Angela Davis, Catharine Richert, Maja Beckstrom and Annie Baxter

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Morning Announcements for Dec. 5

Morning Announcements for Dec. 5

Here are the morning announcements for Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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NYPD continues search for suspect who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO

New York City authorities report no new details in the shooting death Wednesday of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. And Minneapolis City Council Member Emily Koski has announced she’s running for mayor.
by Phil Picardi

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Another chilly Thursday with warming temperatures into the weekend

Another chilly Thursday with warming temperatures into the weekend

High pressure settling into the region will bring clear skies and bright arctic sunshine for Thursday. Temperatures will climb into the upper teens, though wind chills will remain in the single digits, before a significant warmup arrives this weekend.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Julius Randle scores 20 points as Timberwolves cruise to 108-80 victory over Clippers

Julius Randle scores 20 points as Timberwolves cruise to 108-80 victory over Clippers

Julius Randle scored 16 of his 20 points in the first quarter, Anthony Edwards added 16 and the Minnesota Timberwolves rolled to a 108-80 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.
by The Associated Press

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Police release new photos as they search for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO

Police release new photos as they search for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO

Two law enforcement officials say a masked gunman who stalked and killed the leader of one of the largest U.S. health insurance companies on a Manhattan sidewalk used ammunition emblazoned with the words “deny,” “defend” and “depose." 
by The Associated Press

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The right (and wrong) things to say to a grieving friend

The right (and wrong) things to say to a grieving friend

It can be hard to find the right words to say to a friend whose loved one has died. Experts share the dos and don'ts of expressing condolences.
by Julia Furlan

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‘A symbol of home’ — A new theft tour at the Judy Garland Museum as the ruby slippers go to auction

‘A symbol of home’ — A new theft tour at the Judy Garland Museum as the ruby slippers go to auction

The Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids is hosting Ruby Slipper Theft Guided Tours detailing the infamous 2005 theft of the iconic “Wizard of Oz” shoes, as the museum prepares to bid for their return at a high-profile auction, hoping to bring them back to Judy Garland’s hometown as a tribute to her legacy.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Minneapolis City Council pushes back George Floyd Square construction

Minneapolis City Council pushes back George Floyd Square construction

The Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday to delay a plan for street construction at George Floyd Square, the intersection on the city’s south side where a Minneapolis police officer murdered Floyd in 2020. Instead, the council opted to consider a pedestrian-only plaza.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Art Hounds: Chamber singers, dreamy art and an arts retreat

Art Hounds: Chamber singers, dreamy art and an arts retreat

This week, Art Hounds recommend the Worthington Chamber Singers’ Christmas concert, “Dreams and Abstract Schemes” and the Tofte Lake Center.
by Emily Bright

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