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Bezos foundation gives $2.5 million grant to help fight homelessness in Duluth

Bezos foundation gives $2.5 million grant to help fight homelessness in Duluth

Chum, which operates the largest emergency homeless shelter north of the Twin Cities, has been awarded a $2.5 million grant — the largest in its history — to address family homelessness in Duluth.
by Dan Kraker

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COVID-19 pandemic narrowed health care industry pay gap, new study finds

COVID-19 pandemic narrowed health care industry pay gap, new study finds

A new study finds that the COVID-19 pandemic narrowed the wage gap between high and low paid workers in the health care industry, as the lowest earners saw the biggest boost in pay in the years since the pandemic began.
by Molly Castle Work

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Cold, snow and snowmobile season on Dec. 1 in Minnesota

Today is the first day of meteorological winter ... this fall turned out to be our 4th warmest ... and very dry. The cold and the snow mean it's snowmobile season. In Minnesota, the season can start as early as December 1 — if conditions are right.
by Elena See

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Minnesota community raising awareness of World AIDS Day, despite no U.S. observance

Minnesota community raising awareness of World AIDS Day, despite no U.S. observance

The Trump administration chose not to commemorate World AIDS Day this year, ending longstanding and bipartisan support to people who have died and are still living with the disease.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Minnesota Vikings get shutout for first time in 18 years

Minnesota Vikings get shutout for first time in 18 years

Minnesota Now sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined host Nina Moini to talk about the Vikings shutout loss and more uplifting Minnesota sports news.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Tariffs, input costs put pressure on Christmas tree prices

Tariffs, input costs put pressure on Christmas tree prices

As artificial Christmas tree prices increase due to tariffs, demand for real trees has grown. But greater input costs and a set supply is pressuring prices up for real trees too.
by Hannah Yang

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Burgeoning GOP field for Minnesota governor grows again as attorney Chris Madel enters

Burgeoning GOP field for Minnesota governor grows again as attorney Chris Madel enters

Minneapolis attorney Chris Madel, 58, rolled out a campaign for Minnesota governor Monday with promises to shake up state government, cut taxes, improve schools, fight crime and end “open season” on law enforcement by prosecutors.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Dana Ferguson

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Advocate: Recent Trump orders are part of 'broad attack' on immigrants

Advocate: Recent Trump orders are part of 'broad attack' on immigrants

Over the weekend, President Donald Trump ordered a halt of all asylum cases and paused issuing visas for people traveling on Afghan passport. It follows the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington D.C.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Central Minnesota priest accused of sexually abusing, stalking, threatening woman

Central Minnesota priest accused of sexually abusing, stalking, threatening woman

St. Cloud diocese leaders were told of concerns raised about Joseph Herzing three years ago. After completing treatment, Herzing was allowed to return to active ministry, where he continued to serve until criminal charges were filed last week.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Melania Trump reveals White House holiday decorations and her theme, 'Home Is Where the Heart Is'

Melania Trump reveals White House holiday decorations and her theme, 'Home Is Where the Heart Is'

Melania Trump has decorated the White House for the holidays, and her theme is “Home Is Where the Heart Is.” The first lady's decor also nods to next year's 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and founding of the United States of America.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota Vikings waive veteran receiver Adam Thielen — at his request

Minnesota Vikings waive veteran receiver Adam Thielen — at his request

The Vikings announced Monday that they’ve waived receiver Adam Thielen — at the veteran player’s request. The team said Thielen wanted the chance for more playing time in what he says will be his final NFL season.
by MPR News Staff

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How to watch the last supermoon of the year

How to watch the last supermoon of the year

The last supermoon of the year will soon shine in December skies on Thursday. When a full moon is closer to Earth in its orbit, a so-called supermoon happens. It makes the moon look up to 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than the faintest moon of the year.
by The Associated Press

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St. Thomas Volleyball heads to NCAA tournament for first time; U of M also plays later this week

St. Thomas Volleyball heads to NCAA tournament for first time; U of M also plays later this week

The University of St. Thomas women's volleyball team will face Iowa State in the first round of the NCAA tournament later this week. The University of Minnesota will face off against Fairfield on Friday.
by Anika Besst

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Morning Announcements for Nov. 26 and Dec. 1

Morning Announcements for Nov. 26 and Dec. 1

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, Nov. 26, and Monday, Dec. 1. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota’s paid leave law: What you need to know about the 2026 launch

Minnesota’s paid leave law: What you need to know about the 2026 launch

MPR News host and politics editor Brian Bakst talks about what employers and workers should do to get ready for Minnesota’s paid family and medical leave program that starts next month.
by Brian Bakst and Cari Dwyer

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Below-normal temperatures this week with several light snow chances

Below-normal temperatures this week with several light snow chances

Monday will be cold with more clouds than sun. Light snow develops late Tuesday north. Our first widespread subzero readings arrive early Thursday morning.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Undrafted rookie Max Brosmer overwhelmed by Seahawks as Vikings’ offensive struggles continue

Undrafted rookie Max Brosmer overwhelmed by Seahawks as Vikings’ offensive struggles continue

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell says his team can’t play offensive football like it did Sunday and expect to win. The Vikings were having enough problems with J.J. McCarthy at quarterback, and McCarthy missed the game against the Seattle Seahawks because of a concussion. 
by The Associated Press

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Timberwolves top the San Antonio Spurs with a 125-112 victory

Timberwolves top the San Antonio Spurs with a 125-112 victory

Anthony Edwards scored 32 points to become Minnesota’s all-time leader in games with 30 or more points, Julius Randle added 22 points, 12 assists and six rebounds, and the Timberwolves pulled away from the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth quarter of a 125-112 victory.
by The Associated Press

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What do you do with a hill of beans? Fight fires, say Minnesota soybean groups

What do you do with a hill of beans? Fight fires, say Minnesota soybean groups

In a year when soybean markets have been upended by trade wars, the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council is running a campaign to add demand and diversify product options for soybeans through a new soy-based firefighting foam called SoyFoam.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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New documentary visits the bedrooms of kids killed in school shootings

New documentary visits the bedrooms of kids killed in school shootings

The rooms left behind by children murdered in school shootings are both a sanctuary of life and a terrible reminder of tragedy. One reporter was allowed into eight of them, and is inviting America to join.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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New child care house aims to solve vexing small town child care shortage

New child care house aims to solve vexing small town child care shortage

The southern Minnesota city of Mapleton may have found a unique solution to the difficult problem of finding quality, affordable child care in rural areas by building a "child care house."
by Hannah Yang

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