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Stories from December 30, 2024

New Year's Eve looks cold, breezy, quiet as fog lifts

New Year's Eve looks cold, breezy, quiet as fog lifts

High pressure to the north will usher in northwesterly winds, helping to clear the fog and usher in colder, more winterlike temperatures just in time for New Year's Day. The forecast remains dry throughout the week. A weather system may affect the region next weekend.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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How Minnesota’s lawmakers in D.C. will fit in to a second Trump presidency

How Minnesota’s lawmakers in D.C. will fit in to a second Trump presidency

Some members of Minnesota’s congressional delegation will be taking on new roles as Trump’s second presidency begins. Republicans will have a majority in the House and Senate.
by Nina Moini, Brian Bakst and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Minnesotans remember President Jimmy Carter; Special election to fill Senate seat of former Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic

Minnesotans are remembering former President Jimmy Carter, who died yesterday at 100 years old. Carter picked Minnesota U.S. Senator Walter Mondale as his vice president. And Gov. Tim Walz has called a special election to fill the Senate seat of former Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic, who died last week.
by Jacob Aloi

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2024 in politics: A memorable year in the Minnesota Legislature

2024 in politics: A memorable year in the Minnesota Legislature

In the final days of 2024, Minnesota Now is looking back at some of the year’s most significant moments in politics. Members of the MPR News politics team joined the program to reflect on the 2024 legislative session and the year ahead.
by Nina Moini, Brian Bakst, Dana Ferguson and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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2024 in politics: Gov. Tim Walz’s rise to the national stage and the VP nomination

2024 in politics: Gov. Tim Walz’s rise to the national stage and the VP nomination

In the final days of 2024, Minnesota Now is looking back at some of the year’s most significant moments in politics. At the top of the list is Gov. Tim Walz’s rise to become the Democratic vice presidential nominee alongside Kamala Harris.
by Nina Moini, Brian Bakst, Aleesa Kuznetsov and Ellie Roth

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Minnesota civil rights leader says Carter was an ‘important political voice in the struggle’

Minnesota civil rights leader says Carter was an ‘important political voice in the struggle’

Josie Johnson, known as Minnesota’s first lady of civil rights, once served as the deputy campaign manager for President Jimmy Carter in Tennessee.
by Nina Moini, Aleesa Kuznetsov and Megan Burks

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The power of decluttering

The power of decluttering

It’s time to get ready for new things in 2025. But first you have to toss out the old. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about decluttering and getting organized.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Morning Announcements for Dec. 30

Morning Announcements for Dec. 30

Here are the morning announcements for Monday, Dec. 30, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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More fog Monday with rain and snow southwest

More fog Monday with rain and snow southwest

Fog and clouds will again blanket the state Monday along with one last mild day. Rain and snow will develop for southwestern Minnesota and temperatures take a dive for all this week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Bird flu Q&A: What to know to help protect yourself and your pets

Bird flu Q&A: What to know to help protect yourself and your pets

Each week some revelation about bird flu seems to flutter through the news cycle. Here's what the latest research is saying about how it is spreading and how to keep yourself and your pets safe.
by Will Stone

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Four years after the Capitol riot, why QAnon hasn't gone away

Four years after the Capitol riot, why QAnon hasn't gone away

QAnon followers played an outsized role in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. While the online conspiracy community is less prominent now, it still draws attention from GOP politicians.
by Jude Joffe-Block

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An overview of Minnesota’s cannabis industry in 2024 and what to expect in 2025

An overview of Minnesota’s cannabis industry in 2024 and what to expect in 2025

Ahead of the new year and the start of another legislative session, MPR News reporters Dana Ferguson, Hannah Yang and Melissa Olson joined Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer with updates on the budding enterprise.
by Cathy Wurzer, Dana Ferguson, Hannah Yang, Melissa Olson and Gracie Stockton

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Minneapolis land trust homeowners shocked by big property tax increases

Minneapolis land trust homeowners shocked by big property tax increases

Many homeowners across Minnesota are facing an increase in their property taxes next year. But owners of land trust houses in Minneapolis are facing whopping tax increases of more than 40 percent after a change in state law. Low-income owners in the program say it puts them in a tough spot.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Here are 14 Minnesota stories and videos that made us smile in 2024

Here are 14 Minnesota stories and videos that made us smile in 2024

2024 was filled with with ups and downs. But for this end-of-year roundup, we’re focused on the heart-warming, feel-good news that made us smile. From felines being reunited with their families to a rare and stinky flower with thousands of fans, here are some of the stories that lifted our spirits this year.
by MPR News Staff

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Darnold gives Vikings another gem with career-high 377 yards in 27-25 win over Packers

Darnold gives Vikings another gem with career-high 377 yards in 27-25 win over Packers

Sam Darnold added another exploit to his career-altering season, passing for a personal-best 377 yards and three touchdowns as the Minnesota Vikings hung on to beat the Green Bay Packers 27-25 for their ninth consecutive victory. The Vikings are 14-2.
by The Associated Press

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