Stories from November 8, 2025

Brace for the coldest airmass of the season
Snow showers are wrapping up Saturday evening, but behind the departing system comes a blast of much colder air — the coldest of the season so far. By Sunday morning, wind chills will dip into the single digits.
Hundreds line up for Labubu maker's Mall of America grand opening
More than 200 people lined up at the Mall of America early Saturday as Pop Mart opened its first Minnesota store, with many fans braving freezing temps to snag rare Labubu and Zimomo collectibles.
Immigration agents have new technology to identify and track people
The Department of Homeland Security is adopting powerful new tools to monitor noncitizens. Privacy advocates are worried they erode privacy rights for immigrants and Americans alike.
CRISPR gene-editing works to reduce high cholesterol in a new study
An experimental gene-editing treatment shows promise for permanently lowering levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, possibly helping cut the risk for heart disease.
Kaprizov has goal and assist as Wild beat Islanders 5-2 for 3rd win in 4 games
Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and an assist, and the Minnesota Wild beat the New York Islanders 5-2. Vinnie Hinostraza, Danila Yurov, Brock Faber and Marco Rossi also scored for Minnesota in its third win in four games.
Chilly weekend ahead with a taste of winter in southwest Minnesota
A fast-moving Alberta clipper is sliding south of the region for Saturday, bringing accumulating snow to extreme southwestern Minnesota. Behind it, cold Canadian air will settle in, keeping highs near freezing and pushing wind chills into the single digits by early Sunday morning.
From Budweiser to kimchi, a new book tells the stories behind immigrant and community recipes
A new cookbook honors the overlooked home chefs who nourish their communities, including a south Minneapolis artist carrying on their grandfather’s immigrant legacy by grilling his beloved “Drunk Chicken” and reflecting on heritage, activism and belonging.
Ask a Bookseller: ‘I See You’ve Called in Dead’ by John Kenney 
Christina Tabereaux of The Snail on the Wall, a bookstore in Huntsville, Ala., recommends the novel “I See You’ve Called in Dead” by John Kenney.