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Stories from November 26, 2025

St. Paul City Council vice president: Police may have violated separation ordinance

St. Paul City Council vice president: Police may have violated separation ordinance

St. Paul City Council Vice President Hwa Jeong Kim was at the scene on Tuesday. She represents the ward bordering the one where this took place, and spoke with MPR News host Clay Masters about what she saw.
by Clay Masters and Ngoc Bui

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Appetites: A recipe for a comforting, Latin American-inspired Thanksgiving

Appetites: A recipe for a comforting, Latin American-inspired Thanksgiving

Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard showed MPR News host Clay Masters how to make this easy — and delicious — recipe using the Latin American sweet auyama pumpkin and ripe plantains.
by Clay Masters and Gretchen Brown

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New books this week: A tome on capitalism, a deep dive on crosswords and more

New books this week: A tome on capitalism, a deep dive on crosswords and more

“Capitalism: A Global History” comes in at 1,000 pages before the footnotes. “Across the Universe” explores the past, present and future of crossword puzzles. Plus, a Mitford sister biography and more.
by Colin Dwyer

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Minneapolis’ first all-Native American fire crew is redefining what public safety looks like

Minneapolis’ first all-Native American fire crew is redefining what public safety looks like

In a fire station tucked just blocks from downtown Minneapolis, a crew of four is reshaping a narrative that predates them by generations: Who gets to be the one answering the call?
by Sarah Thamer

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Update on ICE operation in St. Paul; Man dies clearing snow in northeast Minnesota

A federal operation yesterday in St. Paul ended with at least two people taken into custody. And authorities in northeast Minnesota say a man died after being struck by a falling tree while clearing snow this morning amid the winter storm.
by Emily Reese

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2 National Guard members shot in an ambush attack just blocks from the White House

2 National Guard members shot in an ambush attack just blocks from the White House

Two West Virginia National Guard members who deployed to the nation’s capital were shot Wednesday just blocks from the White House in a brazen act of violence that the mayor described as a targeted attack.
by The Associated Press

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Research shows wolf population changes follow trends in deer, not the other way around

Research shows wolf population changes follow trends in deer, not the other way around

The number of deer harvests this hunting season appears to have bounced back after several low years. Some hunters have pointed to wolves as the cause of scarce deer. A recent study from far northern Minnesota tells a different story.
by Chris Farrell and Alanna Elder

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Man shot, injured by law enforcement officers in Monticello after reportedly wielding knife

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office said the man ignored their commands to stop and drop the knife. He was taken into custody and transported to a hospital, where he was reported in stable condition.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Israel returns 15 more Palestinian bodies to Gaza as first phase of ceasefire nears end

Israel returns 15 more Palestinian bodies to Gaza as first phase of ceasefire nears end

Israel has returned the bodies of 15 Palestinians, following Hamas's return of the remains of an Israeli hostage. This exchange is part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, with the first phase ending soon. 
by The Associated Press

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Mistaken: Minnesota’s Korean adoptees grapple with confessed systemic corruption

Mistaken: Minnesota’s Korean adoptees grapple with confessed systemic corruption

Earlier this year, South Korea admitted to corruption in its adoption system. Minnesota is home to the largest Korean adoptee community in the U.S. North Star Journey Live hosted a conversation with Korean adoptees on Nov. 11 to hear their reaction.
by Kelly Gordon and Kaomi Lee

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Italy now recognizes the crime of femicide and punishes it with life in prison

Italy now recognizes the crime of femicide and punishes it with life in prison

Italy's parliament on Tuesday approved a law that punishes femicide with life in prison. The vote coincided with the international day for the elimination of violence against women.
by The Associated Press

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St. Paul Police confirm officers used chemical irritants

Just in time for holiday travel, a snow storm impacting much of Minnesota has left several inches of snow in a swath from southwestern Minnesota to the northeast. Federal authorities Wednesday took at least two people into custody in St. Paul during an operation that drew protesters. St. Paul Police confirmed their officers used chemical irritants.
by Phil Picardi

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Five things Nicholas Sparks told us about ‘The Notebook’ — and Minnesota

Five things Nicholas Sparks told us about ‘The Notebook’ — and Minnesota

Nicholas Sparks returned to Minnesota last week to see the touring production of “The Notebook: the Musical” at the Ordway. He also revisited the state where some of his earliest memories were formed. Here’s what we learned.
by Jacob Aloi

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Falling tree kills man in NE Minnesota as winter storm brings high winds, heavy snow

Falling tree kills man in NE Minnesota as winter storm brings high winds, heavy snow

An early-season winter storm packing heavy snow, howling winds and falling temperatures swept across Minnesota Tuesday into early Wednesday, leaving treacherous conditions and at least one death — a man struck by a falling tree while clearing snow near Duluth.
by Andrew Krueger

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