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Starbucks baristas’ ‘strike before Christmas’ has reached Twin Cities, hundreds of U.S. stores
Starbucks’ union says workers are walking off the job at some 300 — out of over 10,000 — stores across the U.S. as contract negotiations falter. The company urges it to return to the bargaining table.
Revisiting mothers, reimagining stories: Lloyd Suh finds connection and meaning in ‘The Heart Sellers’
Playwright Lloyd Suh’s “The Heart Sellers” explores friendship, immigration, and the enduring impact of history through the lens of two Asian immigrant women in 1970s America.
Mariah Carey and K-pop group Stray Kids rule this week's charts
Holiday music rules the pop charts once again this week, as Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" scores its 17th nonconsecutive week at No. 1 — the third longest run of all time.
Hanukkah Lights 2024
Celebrate the festival of lights with Susan Stamberg and Murray Horwitz's favorite Hanukkah stories.
Exit interview: The voice of the St. Paul Police Department retires
After a decade as the spokesman for St. Paul Police and 30 years with the department, Sgt. Mike Ernster has retired. His last day on the force was Friday, and he joined Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer for an exit interview.
American Airlines operations up and running again after technical issue grounded U.S. flights
American Airlines flights are cleared to fly after a brief grounding due to systemwide technical issue. American had reported a technical issue affecting its entire system with millions traveling for the holiday.
Mathews and Young lead the Hawks past the Timberwolves 117-104
Garrison Mathews made a career-best seven 3-pointers and scored a season-high 25 points off the bench as the Atlanta Hawks knocked off the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-104.