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Stories from November 28, 2025

Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery season

Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery season

UPS Airlines says a fleet of planes grounded after a deadly crash is expected to miss the peak holiday season due to inspections and possible repairs. An internal memo said Wednesday the airline predicts it will be several months before its McDonnell Douglas MD-11 fleet returns to service as it works to meet Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.
by The Associated Press

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Snowstorm sequel: Heavy snow and difficult travel expected again

Snowstorm sequel: Heavy snow and difficult travel expected again

A post-Thanksgiving snowstorm is set to move in just as one of the busiest travel weekends of the year continues. Heavy snow and plunging temperatures will cause some travel disruptions and post-holiday headaches.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Vikings to start Max Brosmer at quarterback against the Seahawks

Vikings to start Max Brosmer at quarterback against the Seahawks

The Minnesota Vikings will start rookie Max Brosmer at quarterback on Sunday at Seattle after J.J. McCarthy’s practice time was limited all week by the concussion protocol. Coach Kevin O’Connell made the announcement after practice on Friday that McCarthy is out against the Seahawks.
by The Associated Press

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What a federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks could mean for the hemp industry

What a federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks could mean for the hemp industry

THC-infused drinks and snacks have soared in popularity as alcohol sales have declined in recent years. But the bill that ended the federal government shutdown this month includes a provision to ban THC products derived from hemp. The $24 billion industry is now scrambling to save itself before the ban takes effect a year from now. 
by The Associated Press

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Gophers make Badgers a true rivalry game again under Fleck, as stability provides a niche in new era

Gophers make Badgers a true rivalry game again under Fleck, as stability provides a niche in new era

The Gophers under P.J. Fleck have managed to make the battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe a true rivalry game again with four wins over the Badgers in the last seven matchups in stopping a 14-game losing streak that was the longest for either side in the 135-year history of the series. 
by The Associated Press

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14 U.S. stadiums proposed among 20 possible sites for 2031 Women's World Cup

14 U.S. stadiums proposed among 20 possible sites for 2031 Women's World Cup

The United States Soccer Federation proposed 14 American sites among 20 possible venues to host games of the 2031 Women’s World Cup, including seven U.S. stadiums to be used for next year’s men’s tournament. FIFA has released the bid book for the 2031 and 2035 women’s tournaments.
by The Associated Press

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Snow continues across southern Minnesota during busy holiday travel weekend

Snow continues across southern Minnesota during busy holiday travel weekend

Forecasters say Saturday will a difficult travel day across southern Minnesota, especially in the afternoon — and that people traveling home from Thanksgiving gatherings may want to wait until Sunday, to give snowplows a chance to clear roads.
by Andrew Krueger

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Mary Lucia shares it all in 'What Doesn’t Kill Me Makes Me Weirder and Harder to Relate To'

Mary Lucia shares it all in 'What Doesn’t Kill Me Makes Me Weirder and Harder to Relate To'

Mary Lucia was an iconic DJ at MPR’s The Current for almost 20 years — until a stalker unraveled her sense of safety and sense of self. With characteristic snark and honesty, Lucia shares her own story in the new memoir, “What Doesn’t Kill Me Makes Me Weirder and Harder to Relate To.”
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Pope Leo prays for unity at historic Nicaea site

Pope Leo prays for unity at historic Nicaea site

On the second day of his inaugural overseas trip, Pope Leo XIV visited the ancient site of the First Council of Nicaea, in Turkey, urging Christians — and all faiths — to reject the use of religion to justify violence.
by Ruth Sherlock and Durrie Bouscaren

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Death toll rises to 128 in Hong Kong residential fire; 8 more arrested over towers' renovation

Death toll rises to 128 in Hong Kong residential fire; 8 more arrested over towers' renovation

Hong Kong firefighters have found dozens more bodies in a high-rise complex after a massive fire engulfed seven buildings. The death toll has risen to 128, with many still unaccounted for. 
by The Associated Press

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Trump vows to 'permanently pause' migration from poor nations in social media screed

Trump vows to 'permanently pause' migration from poor nations in social media screed

President Donald Trump says he wants to “permanently pause migration” from poorer nations and is promising to seek to expel millions of immigrants from the United States by revoking their legal status. 
by The Associated Press

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What was 'Operation Allies Welcome,' which allowed some Afghans entry into the U.S.?

What was 'Operation Allies Welcome,' which allowed some Afghans entry into the U.S.?

The Afghan man suspected of shooting two National Guard members entered the U.S. under the program in 2021. Here's a look at why it was set up and how those who entered the U.S. were vetted.
by Kate Bartlett

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A 400-year-old kung fu-fighting monkey is finally having his American moment

A 400-year-old kung fu-fighting monkey is finally having his American moment

The Monkey King, a rebellious 16th-century Chinese superhero, is finally breaking into the U.S. through Netflix films, blockbuster video games, and a sold-out San Francisco Opera production.
by Chloe Veltman

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First Somali dance performance ‘such an honor’ at Timberwolves game Saturday

First Somali dance performance ‘such an honor’ at Timberwolves game Saturday

After years of pushing for it, Mohamoud O. Mohamed has secured the first-ever Somali dance performance at a Timberwolves game, with the Somali Museum Dance Troupe set to take the Target Center floor for the Saturday pre-show performance.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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New, more flood-resilient bridge opens above High Falls in Tettegouche State Park

New, more flood-resilient bridge opens above High Falls in Tettegouche State Park

More than three years after a previous span was first damaged in major flooding, a new $1 million footbridge has opened above High Falls over the Baptism River in a popular North Shore park.
by Dan Kraker

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Israeli forces kill Palestinian men in West Bank after they appear to surrender

Israeli forces kill Palestinian men in West Bank after they appear to surrender

Israeli forces on Thursday killed a pair of Palestinian men in the occupied West Bank after they appeared to surrender, drawing Palestinian accusations that the men were executed "in cold blood."
by The Associated Press

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