Stories from December 14, 2025

Temperatures rising overnight, leading to noticeable warming Tuesday
Temperatures will rise instead of fall Sunday night, setting the stage for a more than 50-degree temperature swing by Tuesday. The next weather system is expected to bring rain and snow mainly to northern Minnesota by midweek.
Jewish Minnesotans condemn fatal mass shooting at Hannukah event in Australia
Sunday marks the first day of Hanukkah for Jewish people around the world. But many will be gathering with heavy hearts after at least 15 people were killed in what Australian officials say was a “targeted attack” on the Jewish community in Sydney over the weekend.
Person of interest detained in Brown University shooting that killed 2 and wounded 9
A person of interest was in custody Sunday after a shooting during final exams at Brown University that killed two students and wounded nine others, though key questions remained unanswered nearly 24 hours after the attack.
New Zealand skier Alice Robinson wins World Cup super-G; Lindsey Vonn 4th
New Zealand’s Alice Robinson has won a World Cup super-G for her first career victory in the discipline. Robinson finished 0.08 seconds ahead of Romane Miradoli of France and 0.19 ahead of Sofia Goggia of Italy. 
Gunmen kill at least 15 people in attack on Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach
A child is one of at least 15 people killed in an attack in Australia at one of the world’s most famous beaches. One of the gunman was also shot dead. Hundreds of people had gathered at Bondi Beach in Sydney for an event to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah, when gunmen opened fire. 
State elk populations stagnate, researchers look into why
Elk population growth in Minnesota's three wild herds has stagnated and researchers aren't sure why. An upcoming state Department of Natural Resources research project could help answer that question.
Bundle up for one more day, a big warm-up is ahead
A cold weather advisory remains in effect this morning, with one more bitter start before a dramatic 50-degree warm-up arrives.