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Stories from December 26, 2024

Fog with very mild air and rain developing Friday

Fog with very mild air and rain developing Friday

Temperatures will remain above freezing overnight. Rain develops Friday with highs in the low 40s across southern Minnesota. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Two St. Paul parents were arrested in connection with their toddler's death Wednesday

Two St. Paul parents were arrested in connection with their toddler's death Wednesday. The federal government is proposing to designate some rivers as critical habitat for endangered mussels. A one million dollar Minnesota Lottery prize has gone unclaimed all year. If it’s not claimed by December 31, the money will go back to the state.
by Jacob Aloi

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Time running out to claim million-dollar Minnesota Lottery prize

Time running out to claim million-dollar Minnesota Lottery prize

A million-dollar Minnesota Lottery prize has gone unclaimed all year. If it’s not claimed by the close of business on Dec. 31, the money will go back to the state.
by Kyra Miles

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Power Pair: Brothers David Treuer and Anton Treuer on writing and Ojibwe culture

Power Pair: Brothers David Treuer and Anton Treuer on writing and Ojibwe culture

MPR News host Angela Davis revisits a conversation with brothers Anton Treuer and David Treuer about their latest books, reclaiming Ojibwe culture and growing up together on the Leech Lake Reservation in northern Minnesota.
by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Nikhil Kumaran

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House cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu

House cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu

Northwest Naturals, a pet food company based in Portland, Ore., had voluntarily recalled one batch of its two-pound Feline Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet food after it tested positive for the virus. The product was sold through distributors in Minnesota, Wisconsin and other states.
by The Associated Press

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AI is a game changer for students with disabilities. Schools are still learning to harness it

AI is a game changer for students with disabilities. Schools are still learning to harness it

Artificial intelligence holds the promise of helping countless other students with a range of visual, speech, language and hearing impairments to execute tasks that come easily to others. Schools everywhere have been wrestling with how and where to incorporate AI but many are fast-tracking applications for students with disabilities.
by The Associated Press

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St. Paul parents arrested in connection with toddler's death

St. Paul parents arrested in connection with toddler's death

Two St. Paul parents were arrested Wednesday in connection with their toddler’s death. Police said the child’s death may have involved drugs.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Morning Announcements for Dec. 26

Morning Announcements for Dec. 26

Here are the morning announcements for Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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Morning Announcements for Dec. 27

Morning Announcements for Dec. 27

Here are the morning announcements for Friday, Dec. 27, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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Very mild weather continues with rain developing for most of Minnesota

Very mild weather continues with rain developing for most of Minnesota

The thaw continues with temperatures above freezing for most of the state Thursday. A few light rain showers will be possible later in the day with a better chance for rain Friday into Saturday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Israeli strike kills 5 Palestinian journalists in Gaza, officials say

Israeli strike kills 5 Palestinian journalists in Gaza, officials say

An Israeli strike killed five Palestinian journalists outside a hospital in the Gaza Strip overnight, according to the Health Ministry. The Israeli military said it had targeted a group of militants.
by The Associated Press

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Popeye, Tintin and more will enter the public domain in the new year

Popeye, Tintin and more will enter the public domain in the new year

The copyrights of thousands of 20th-century films, books, compositions and sound recordings expire on Jan. 1, making them free for anyone to share and adapt. Here are some of the highlights.
by Rachel Treisman

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Minnesota Democratic party chair says his wins could help nationally after loss to Trump

Minnesota Democratic party chair says his wins could help nationally after loss to Trump

Ken Martin helped turn around the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party's finances and secure a streak of statewide wins for the party over 18 years. Now, he wants to do the same thing for the Democratic National Committee.
by Dana Ferguson

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‘Livers of the river’: Feds propose designating rivers as critical habitat for freshwater mussels

‘Livers of the river’: Feds propose designating rivers as critical habitat for freshwater mussels

Freshwater mussels were once abundant throughout Minnesota’s waterways. But their populations have declined due to habitat loss, pollution, dam construction and competition from invasive species.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Survey on isolation: Nearly half of Minnesotans report feeling left out at times

Survey on isolation: Nearly half of Minnesotans report feeling left out at times

About 48 percent of Minnesotans feel left out some of the time or often, according to the “Minds of Minnesotans” survey conducted by APM Research Lab. Gen Z Minnesotans are the most lonely.
by Regina Medina

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