Violent online rhetoric heats up after Colorado ballot ruling on TrumpDecember 22, 2023 4:02 AMBy Odette Yousef Far-right users online have reacted to a Colorado court ruling that former President Donald Trump is ineligible to appear on that state’s primary ballot. They're calling for “civil war.”
Play4min 04sec10-year-old Minnesota singer Mira Babal tells it like it is in ‘Mad for No Reason’December 22, 2023 4:00 AMBy Catharine RichertYou haven’t heard 10-year-old Mira Babal's latest track on the Billboard Hot 100 — at least not yet. But “Mad for No Reason” is catchy, upbeat — and a callout to the adults in Mira’s life. She wants them to stop arguing all the time.
DNR plans changes to protect native rough fishDecember 22, 2023 4:00 AMBy Dan GundersonThe Minnesota Department of Natural Resources plans expanded research and regulatory changes to better protect native fish species long overlooked by the agency. The recommendations are part of a new report to the state Legislature on native rough fish conservation.
The games we play: MPR News staff share their favorite video games of 2023December 22, 2023 4:00 AMBy MPR News Staff and Matt MikusThis year was a monumental occasion for video games, with highly-anticipated titles released like Baldur’s Gate 3 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. MPR News staff across the newsroom shared some of their favorite games from 2023 (and one title from 2022) and what they loved about the experience.
Play13min 47secIt's not just you: Christmas lights look different now and can give you headachesDecember 22, 2023 2:01 AMBy Aaron Scott , Berly McCoy , and Rebecca Ramirez LED light bulbs are the future. They're better for the environment and the pocket book. But for some people, certain LEDs lights — particularly holiday lights — are a problem. They flicker in a way that causes headaches, nausea and other discomfort.
Play8min 02secProminent addiction counselor and pioneer Peter Hayden retiresDecember 22, 2023 1:45 AMBy Tom Crann and Ngoc BuiPeter Hayden, a prominent addiction counselor and the founder of Turning Point in Minneapolis, is retiring. He reflected on his career and shared what’s next ahead of his transition at the end of this year.
Gaza health officials say Israel's offensive has now killed more than 20,000 peopleDecember 22, 2023 12:20 AMBy Frank Langfitt and Scott Neuman Just more than 10 weeks into the conflict, the number of people killed in Gaza is nearing 1 percent of the territory's pre-war population. The rising death toll has fueled calls for Israel to shift strategy.
$62M in public funds sought for Vikings stadium security upgradesDecember 21, 2023 6:29 PMBy Matt SepicThe agency that operates U.S. Bank Stadium plans to ask Minnesota lawmakers for more than $62 million for security upgrades on the facility’s sprawling west plaza.
Appeals court hears arguments in case of woman denied emergency contraceptive pillDecember 21, 2023 4:30 PMBy Peter CoxThe Minnesota Court of Appeals heard arguments Thursday from attorneys of a woman who was denied a prescription contraceptive pill by a pharmacist in Aitkin County in 2019.
Play4min 19secAppetites: Putting a holiday twist on cocktail classicsDecember 21, 2023 4:25 PMBy Tom Crann and Ngoc BuiThe Red Nose Room at the Red Cow in Uptown has ten different drinks to help you celebrate the season. There are classics with a festive spin and some new concoctions. Red Cow’s Beverage Director Ian Lowther shared some tips and ideas for those looking to recreate these drinks at home or for a holiday party.