Stories from December 8, 2024

Warming trend continues into Monday; light snow showers possible
Wintry conditions persist in the Northland, with light snow showers possible in the metro area on Monday. A surge of colder air will arrive mid-week, bringing sub-zero temperatures.
‘Moana 2’ cruises to another record weekend and $600 million globally
“Moana 2” remains at the top of the box office in its second weekend in theaters as it pulled in another record haul. According to studio estimates Sunday, the animated Disney film added $52 million, bringing its domestic total to $300 million.
Darnold delivers for Vikings with career-high 347 yards and 5 TDs to beat Cousins, Falcons 42-21
Sam Darnold threw for 347 yards and five touchdowns, both career highs, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away from Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons 42-21 for their sixth straight victory.
Twin Cities CEO sues city of East Gull Lake over helicopter use
Doug Schieffer has had an ongoing dispute with the city of East Gull Lake over whether he can take off, land and store his helicopter on his lakefront property.
Cloudy and mild; winter storm affecting northern Minnesota
Our temperatures will warm 10 to 15 degrees above our seasonal average. Cloud cover will increase as a winter storm moves into the Northland. A surge of arctic air will cause temperatures to drop midweek.
Stolen ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are auctioned for $28 million
A pair of ruby slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” and stolen nearly two decades ago have fetched $28 million at auction. The iconic slippers were auctioned off to the highest bidder Saturday.