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Stories from December 10, 2025

Another clipper brings light snow Thursday; subzero weekend ahead

Another clipper brings light snow Thursday; subzero weekend ahead

A weaker clipper will bring some lighter snows to southern Minnesota mainly Thursday afternoon. Current forecast models indicate the Twin Cities may ride the less snowy edge of this system.
by Paul Huttner

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As insurance regulators ask for state help, what does UCare's collapse mean for customers?

As insurance regulators ask for state help, what does UCare's collapse mean for customers?

Chris Snowbeck, a reporter with the Minnesota Star Tribune, joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Wednesday to unravel UCare’s fate, and what it might mean for customers after four decades of business.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Feds sue Minneapolis schools over contract protections for teachers of color

Feds sue Minneapolis schools over contract protections for teachers of color

Federal prosecutors on Wednesday said they’re suing the Minneapolis Public Schools over a provision in the district’s teachers contract that provides job protections for teachers of color meant to help diversify the teaching ranks.
by Peter Cox

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Another Minnesota legislator won't seek re-election; More snow in the forecast

A judge heard arguments today in a federal lawsuit against the state of Minnesota challenging a state law that allows undocumented students to get in-state college tuition. And another long-time legislator says he won't seek re-election in 2026.
by Emily Reese

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A'ja Wilson wins AP Female Athlete of the Year following historic 4th WNBA MVP

A'ja Wilson wins AP Female Athlete of the Year following historic 4th WNBA MVP

A’ja Wilson stood atop the WNBA again, winning an unprecedented fourth MVP as her Las Vegas Aces earned a third championship in four seasons. For that, she earned The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year for the first time.
by The Associated Press

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Grain market expert weighs in on federal bailout for Minnesota farmers hurt by tariffs, inflation

Grain market expert weighs in on federal bailout for Minnesota farmers hurt by tariffs, inflation

Ed Usset, grain marketing specialist at the Center for Farm Financial Management and U of M Extension professor, joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Wednesday to share how tariffs have affected farm country.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Judge blocks Trump's National Guard deployment in LA with sharp rebuke

Judge blocks Trump's National Guard deployment in LA with sharp rebuke

In the latest in a series of legal setbacks for Trump's deployments, a judge ruled the administration must end its deployment to Los Angeles and return control of National Guard troops to California.
by Kat Lonsdorf

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Maureen Corrigan’s 10 favorite books of 2025 — with plenty for nonfiction lovers

Maureen Corrigan’s 10 favorite books of 2025 — with plenty for nonfiction lovers

Fresh Air’s book critic says her picks tilt a bit to nonfiction, but the novels that made the cut redress the imbalance by their sweep and intensity. Karen Russell’s “The Antidote” was her favorite.
by Maureen Corrigan

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Morning Announcements for Dec. 10

Morning Announcements for Dec. 10

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, Dec. 10. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Federal agents use chemical irritant on crowd in Somali neighborhood of Minneapolis amid Trump crackdown

Federal agents use chemical irritant on crowd in Somali neighborhood of Minneapolis amid Trump crackdown

Federal agents have used chemical irritant to disperse a crowd in a heavily Somali neighborhood in Minneapolis. This happened Tuesday during a identification checks amid the Trump administration's crackdown on the community. City Council member Jamal Osman is a Somali American who witnessed the confrontation. 
by The Associated Press

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New thinking on menopause and hormone therapy

New thinking on menopause and hormone therapy

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about the FDA’s decision to remove warnings on hormone therapies to treat menopause symptoms.
by Catharine Richert and Maja Beckstrom

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Here’s how much snow has fallen in Minnesota so far

Here’s how much snow has fallen in Minnesota so far

We saw a whole mess of weather with our most recent winter storm — snow, sleet and freezing rain. Here’s the latest recorded snowfall totals across Minnesota and in neighboring states.
by Matt Mikus

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Trump once denied using this slur about Haiti and African nations. Now he boasts about it

Trump once denied using this slur about Haiti and African nations. Now he boasts about it

President Donald Trump admits he used the slur “s---hole countries” during a private 2018 meeting with lawmakers to disparage Haiti and African nations. On Tuesday, he recalled the comment at a rally in Pennsylvania, despite previously denying it.
by The Associated Press

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School districts delay and cancel classes as winter storm interrupts travel

Dozens of Minnesota school districts have delayed the start of classes Wednesday as a winter storm continues to cause difficult travel across the region. The Minnesota State Patrol reported more than 400 crashes and spinouts on highways across the state between noon and 9 p.m. Tuesday, including at least 5 jackknifed semis.
by Emily Bright

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Cooler, breezy Wednesday with more snow possible Thursday

Cooler, breezy Wednesday with more snow possible Thursday

In the wake of our latest winter storm, temperatures will be steady or fall throughout the day Wednesday with blustery northwest winds. We’ll have the chance of more snow Thursday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Driving remains difficult, snow emergencies in place as Minnesota digs out from winter storm

Driving remains difficult, snow emergencies in place as Minnesota digs out from winter storm

The State Patrol reported hundreds of crashes on Minnesota highways amid the snow. Minneapolis, St. Paul and other cities declared snow emergencies to give plow crews a chance to more effectively clear streets.
by Andrew Krueger

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A divided Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for a 3rd straight time

A divided Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for a 3rd straight time

The Fed lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point, in an effort to shore up a weakening job market. With inflation remaining stubbornly high, it was not a slam dunk decision.
by Scott Horsley

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4 facts about 'I Feel Down Today,' the new single from Ponderosa

4 facts about 'I Feel Down Today,' the new single from Ponderosa

Minneapolis musician Josh Lavonn says his latest album came from one place: love. The Ponderosa frontman credits his wife and the relationships around him as the spark behind “Woman,” a retro-soul record built on devotion, vulnerability and long-term partnership.
by Anika Besst

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As Waymo testing continues, Minnesota legislators weigh regulations for autonomous vehicles

As Waymo testing continues, Minnesota legislators weigh regulations for autonomous vehicles

More automated vehicles are hitting the road in Minnesota — but for now, they still have drivers behind the wheel due to legal questions. Lawmakers are weighing possible regulations for driverless cars.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Rape suspect allegedly resisted jailers, smeared feces ahead of hearing

Rape suspect allegedly resisted jailers, smeared feces ahead of hearing

A man charged in connection with a string of sexual assaults allegedly smeared feces on the walls of his jail cell while resisting officers’ attempts to transport him across the street for his initial court appearance on Tuesday.
by Matt Sepic

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Potent clipper delivers snow; high winds and arctic air next

Potent clipper delivers snow; high winds and arctic air next

A significant winter storm dumped snow across much of Minnesota through Tuesday night. Highs winds and arctic air blow in behind the storm Wednesday.
by Paul Huttner

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