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Stories from December 24, 2025

Faith leaders make Christmas call for compassion, end to anti-immigrant rhetoric

Faith leaders make Christmas call for compassion, end to anti-immigrant rhetoric

Churches and faith leaders across Minnesota are calling for a cooling of the hateful rhetoric and a stop to the fear-mongering this Christmas as the threat of more immigration enforcement actions hangs over the holiday.
by Hannah Yang

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A foggy Christmas forecast

Dreams of a white Christmas are fading for parts of the state as fog, drizzle and warmer temperatures set the stage for a tricky Christmas Day forecast. Minnesota's Supreme Court has reinforced a standard barring vehicle searches solely due to marijuana odor.
by Emily Reese

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Minnesota DVS warns ICE agents they’re violating state law by switching license plates

Minnesota DVS warns ICE agents they’re violating state law by switching license plates

The director of Minnesota’s Driver and Vehicle Services told federal homeland security officials to stop license plate switching immediately. Gov. Tim Walz called tampering with plates “criminal activity.” 
by Jon Collins

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Seven Minnesotans will skate for the U.S. in the upcoming Junior World Ice Hockey Championships

Seven Minnesotans will skate for the U.S. in the upcoming Junior World Ice Hockey Championships

Team USA will return four Minnesota players from last year’s gold medal squad. Defensemen Logan Hensler of Woodbury and Adam Kleber of Chaska will return to represent the United States, as will forwards Max Plante of Hermantown and Brodie Ziemer of Chaska.
by Melissa Olson

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Morning Announcements for Dec. 24

Morning Announcements for Dec. 24

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, Dec. 24. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Is a plant-based diet right for you?

Is a plant-based diet right for you?

Plant-based diets are growing more popular. MPR News host Angela Davis revisits a conversation with the founder of the “Vegan Sexy Cool” podcast and a professor of nutrition about the benefits and challenges of going vegan.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Steven Stamkos scores in OT to give the Predators a 3-2 win over the Wild

Steven Stamkos scores in OT to give the Predators a 3-2 win over the Wild

Steven Stamkos scored 53 seconds into overtime to give the Nashville Predators a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Stamkos got a step on his defender as he raced down the slot, and Erik Haula found him with a pass that Stamkos deflected past goalie Filip Gustavsson.
by The Associated Press

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More than a third of states sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care

More than a third of states sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care

Nineteen states, including Minnesota, and the District of Columbia have sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, its Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and its inspector general over a declaration that could complicate access to gender-affirming care for young people. 
by The Associated Press

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More above normal temperatures and a wintry mix Thursday night

More above normal temperatures and a wintry mix Thursday night

We’re back to above freezing highs for southern Minnesota today through Saturday. A couple systems could bring a wintry mix of precipitation Thursday night and Saturday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Camp House Fire was started after a man left a small fire before completely putting it out, new documents say

Documents from the investigation into the Camp House Fire show that the man who started the destructive blaze left a small fire before it was completely extinguished. When he returned about three hours later, the fire had spread out of control.
by Jacob Aloi

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Crime in the U.S. fell in 2025. Will the trend continue?

Crime in the U.S. fell in 2025. Will the trend continue?

Crime rates dropped across much of the U.S. in 2025. That was true for both property and violent crime. And it declined nearly everywhere: In big cities and small towns, and in red and blue states.
by Meg Anderson

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Flu cases are surging in Minnesota this holiday season. Here's how to protect yourself

Flu cases are surging in Minnesota this holiday season. Here's how to protect yourself

Doctors and public health officials warn the flu can cause serious symptoms and even death in the most vulnerable people, and they say it's not too late to get a flu shot. Here are their tips for staying safe over the holidays.
by Molly Castle Work

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From dreams to sacred sites: Jim Bear Jacobs' commitment to storytelling, connection

From dreams to sacred sites: Jim Bear Jacobs' commitment to storytelling, connection

Jim Bear Jacobs, citizen of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians, has worked in racial justice for a decade and a half. But recent changes in federal policy have brought an end to his work with a local faith-based organization. Even so, Jacobs remains committed to the work spurred by dreams years ago.
by Melissa Olson

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St. Cloud nonprofit reports harassment wrongly linking it to fraud in state programs

St. Cloud nonprofit reports harassment wrongly linking it to fraud in state programs

The Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization says over the past three weeks, two men showed up at its office on different occasions, threatened staff and accused them of defrauding taxpayers.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Aly Aleigha tried to write a Christmas song under pressure and found stillness

Aly Aleigha tried to write a Christmas song under pressure and found stillness

Under a tight Advent deadline, Midwest singer-songwriter Aly Aleigha set out to write a Christmas song meant to slow people down and discovered how much meaning can grow under pressure.
by Anika Besst

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‘Oh my God, this is really bad!’ New details reveal origins of destructive Camp House Fire

‘Oh my God, this is really bad!’ New details reveal origins of destructive Camp House Fire

The man who pleaded guilty to starting the Camp House Fire left a campfire smoldering while he left to buy fishing bait. Some people whose homes were destroyed are still struggling to return.
by Dan Kraker

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Appetites: Wassail punch for your holiday party

Appetites: Wassail punch for your holiday party

A look at the centuries-old tradition of wassailing — and how to make the hot, spiced cider that has warmed winter celebrations for generations.
by Jacob Aloi

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