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December 20, 2018 6:16 AM

The monumental push behind getting that package delivered by Christmas

The explosion in online holiday shopping is resulting in billions of packages needing to be delivered and stressing companies like UPS, FedEx and Amazon like never before.

by David Schaper

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December 19, 2018 2:59 PM

Appetites: Last minute gift ideas for food lovers

With Christmas less than a week away, Minneapolis chef Beth Dooley has some gift ideas for those who enjoy good food.

by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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December 18, 2018 4:35 PM

What ever happened to? Updates to MPR News' most memorable stories of 2018

We revisit our most memorable stories on MPR News in 2018 -- and update you on what the people, dogs and, yes, the raccoon in those stories are doing now.

by MPR News Staff

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December 17, 2018 10:51 AM

Green 'Christmas Comet' visible in night sky

The comet 46P/Wirtanen just made its closest approach to Earth in centuries. No word on the whereabouts of Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Cupid, Donner or Blitzen (and Rudolph).

by Camila Domonoske

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December 13, 2018 8:53 AM

Seeking a shooting star? Stay up Thursday night for Geminid meteor shower

Interested in spotting a shooting star? Tonight's a good time to look up, but the best viewing will be early Friday morning. We mean really early.

by Matt Mikus

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December 12, 2018 2:00 PM

Appetites: For holiday spirit, try a cocktail without the spirits

If you don't drink or offered to be the designated driver, holiday parties may not have many options. Erik Eastman returns to Appetites to share a few 'mocktails' to try.

by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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December 11, 2018 10:12 AM

A media ethicist's take on Twin Cities' film critic's plagiarism

Star Tribune movie reviewer Colin Covert, who has worked for the paper for more than 30 years, announced his resignation on Monday amid charges of plagiarism.

by Phil Picardi

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December 11, 2018 5:51 AM

'Truth isn't truth' tops list of notable quotes in 2018

Rudy Giuliani's statement came in an August interview on NBC's "Meet the Press" when he told host Chuck Todd that Trump might "get trapped into perjury" if he were interviewed in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.

by The Associated Press

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December 7, 2018 10:33 AM

3 bits of wisdom as you test the lake ice this winter

DNR conservation officer Garrett Thomas brought ice picks, lifejackets, augers and some common sense to an Eagan park Thursday, hoping to keep Minnesotans safe as they venture onto frozen lakes this winter.

by Gabriel Kwan