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Art Hounds: Threads Dance Project asks what shoes say about us
Art Hounds recommend a dance about shoes, “Alice in Wonderland” by disabled performers and a play about water protectors.
Expecting a tie in the Minnesota House, party leaders look to share power
Two House speakers at the same time isn’t an option, but DFL and GOP leaders said Wednesday they may divide up which party takes the speakership and which party holds lead positions on key committees. 
How dead stuff at the bottom of the ocean helps slow the pace of climate change
The oceans play a big role in preventing the Earth from getting even hotter due to climate change. That's thanks to the ocean's natural waste recycling system, a process that's still mysterious.
Germany's coalition government collapses as Chancellor Scholz fires his finance chief
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner, paving the way for a confidence vote by parliament in January that is expected to lead to early elections next March.
Grandma‘s Marathon in Duluth sells out in record time
The 26.2-mile race reached registration capacity nearly two months earlier than the last record-setting sellout in 2016. The Duluth marathon’s capacity is 9,000 runners.
Sen. Klobuchar’s reelection semi-soured by Trump presidential win
Klobuchar told MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer Wednesday morning that her victory was somewhat soured by President-elect Donald Trump’s win and some of her chambermates failing to win their own reelection bids.