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Chilly Monday with more snow possible Tuesday and Wednesday
We remain in the track of weather systems with another round of snow showers Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures will be briefly warmer tomorrow before falling again Wednesday. 
Trump and Netanyahu to meet in Florida at a crucial moment for the Gaza ceasefire
President Trump could use the face-to-face at his Mar-a-Lago estate to look for ways to speed up the peace process, as Israel’s leader has been accused of not pushing his side to move fast enough.
Cleanup continues following Minnesota blizzard; Minneapolis, St. Paul declare snow emergencies
No-travel advisories across southern Minnesota were lifted Monday, as driving conditions gradually improved following Sunday’s blizzard conditions. Many cities across the region implemented snow emergency parking rules.
LGBTQ+ recovery community devastated by Pride Institute inpatient program closure
For nearly 40 years, the Pride Institute in Eden Prairie has offered one of just a few residential programs in the region that exclusively serves LGBTQ+ people. People in the recovery community say the closure is devastating.
The 43 best books MPR News staff read in 2025
Each year, the MPR newsroom shares staff picks of the best books we read in 2025. From a familiar Minnesota romance author to Dust Bowl-era historical fiction with a dash of magical realism, here’s the books we couldn’t put down.
Brigitte Bardot, sex goddess of cinema, has died
Legendary screen siren and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has died at age 91. The alluring former model starred in numerous movies, often playing the highly sexualized love interest.