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Stories from November 29, 2025

Snow storm wrapping up Saturday night; Arctic air on the way

Snow storm wrapping up Saturday night; Arctic air on the way

As the snowstorm wraps up Saturday night, a surge of Arctic air will arrive, bringing some of the coldest temperatures of the season. Highs will struggle to reach the teens and 20s next week, and several clipper systems will keep light snow in the forecast.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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FDA to raise hurdles for vaccines, faulting COVID shots for 10 kids’ deaths

FDA to raise hurdles for vaccines, faulting COVID shots for 10 kids’ deaths

Food and Drug Administration officials say they will ratchet up requirements for vaccine studies, citing concerns about COVID shots for kids. But public health experts question the agency’s analysis.
by Rob Stein and Sydney Lupkin

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A major winter storm disrupts travel as millions head home after Thanksgiving

A major winter storm disrupts travel as millions head home after Thanksgiving

A major snowstorm in the Midwest and Great Lakes is affecting Thanksgiving travelers. The National Weather Service reports winter storm warnings from North Dakota to Ohio. Forecasters warn of airport delays and slowed traffic as snow could fall at more than an inch per hour.
by Chandelis Duster

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Minnesota Frost shutout new Seattle Torrent team 3-0 in front of historic 16,000 fans

Minnesota Frost shutout new Seattle Torrent team 3-0 in front of historic 16,000 fans

In front of 16,014 fans — breaking the record for the largest crowd for a women’s hockey game in a U.S. arena — the Minnesota Frost shutout the 3-0 Seattle Torrent at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on Friday.
by MPR News Staff

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Where things stand with the National Guard shooting in D.C.

Where things stand with the National Guard shooting in D.C.

The Trump administration has halted the processing of immigration requests from Afghans and the president vowed to tighten his immigration crackdown after the shooting of two National Guard members.
by Sarah Ventre

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Ideas for the book lovers on your gift list 

Ideas for the book lovers on your gift list 

Looking for gift ideas for the readers in your life? We've combed through the Ask a Bookseller files from the past year to bring you recommended titles from indie booksellers across the country. Click on each title to read the full recommendation for the book.
by Emily Bright

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Duluth's Chester Bowl plans to open new ski chalet next year

Duluth's Chester Bowl plans to open new ski chalet next year

Chester Bowl, a community-run downhill ski hill in a city park in the center of Duluth, plans to finish building a new $3 million-plus chalet by late 2026.
by Dan Kraker

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Prolonged light snow Saturday; bitter cold follows

Prolonged light snow Saturday; bitter cold follows

A long-duration winter storm is settling in today, bringing hours of steady light snow across the southern half of the state. As the system moves out, expect increasing winds and a drop in temperatures.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Ask a Bookseller: ‘Poppy State’ by Myriam Gurba

Ask a Bookseller: ‘Poppy State’ by Myriam Gurba

Mary Williams of Skylight Books in Los Angeles, Calif., recommends “Poppy State: A Labyrinth of Plants and a Story of Beginnings” by Myriam Gurba.
by Emily Bright

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