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In bitter cold, public transit becomes a refuge for some
For homeless people in the Twin Cities, keeping warm in subzero temperatures is a constant struggle. Metro Transit buses and light rail trains often serve as a respite. MPR News reporter Feven Gerezgiher hopped on the Green Line in Minneapolis Thursday to gather stories.
Blizzard conditions on the way for many Thursday into Friday
Gusty winds replace the falling snow Thursday. Winds will increase to 20-25 mph in southwestern Minnesota, gusting to 30 mph. Winds Friday will be even stronger. Wind chills will range from minus 30 to minus 45 early Thursday and Friday mornings.
Marcie Rendon's long journey to award-winning novelist
Writer Marcie Rendon lived a lot before she got her first novel published. Now the White Earth Member has released three books in the award-winning Cash Blackbear series. Recently, she visited the Bemidji Public Library in northwest Minnesota, to read and to talk about the history, locations and experiences behind the books.
Report: Black women and girls disproportionately targeted for violence
According to a report from the state’s Missing and Murdered African American Women Task Force, Black women make up seven percent of the state population and make up 40 percent of domestic violence victims in Minnesota.
Prosecutor: Deadly force by MPD snipers justified in Tekle Sundberg shooting
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said Wednesday no charges will be brought against Minneapolis police snipers who killed Sundberg in July after he allegedly threatened to shoot officers after hours of standoff. Sundberg's family says he was having a mental health crisis.
COVID nearly killed him, then the hard part began
Two years ago, Gabe Pastores was intubated and on last-ditch lifesaving measures in Mayo Clinic's COVID-19 wing. Many of those patients didn't make it out. Pastores did, but his COVID journey was far from over. 
Union Hmong Kitchen plans new pop-up restaurant in Minneapolis
From the mind of Chef Yia Vang, known for his restaurant Union Hmong Kitchen, Slurp Pop Up Noodle Shop will open its doors in January for a limited run.
Cast of Santas at Mall of America gets more diverse
The Santa Experience at the Mall of America has expanded the variety of Santas — an Asian American Santa who speaks in Cantonese and English; a St. Nick who speaks Spanish and they have two African American Santas — one of whom communicates in sign language.