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December 28, 2022 1:43 PM

Minnesota trucker Gerald Popp up for driver of the year after a life on the road

Minnesota farm kid Gerald “Red” Popp has been a trucker for most of his life and now he is among 12 drivers up for driver of the year.

by Cathy Wurzer, Britt Aamodt and Sam Stroozas

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December 28, 2022 12:31 PM

Preliminary evidence: Missing Stillwater man likely died of exposure to cold

Authorities in Washington County say it appears that a 20-year-old Stillwater man found dead Christmas night, after going missing earlier in the weekend, died from cold weather exposure.

by MPR News Staff

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December 28, 2022 12:14 PM

Top 89 of 2022: Top Minnesota songs and albums

Here are The Current staff’s picks for the top Minnesota singles and albums of 2022.

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December 28, 2022 4:00 AM

A midnight ‘bobber drop’ and 10 other unique New Year’s Eve parties

Move over, New York. A St. Paul bar plans to welcome the new year by dropping a giant fishing bobber when the clock strikes midnight Saturday. From bobbers to 1920s glam and disco, here are the top New Year’s Eve events across the state.

by Sam Stroozas

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December 27, 2022 4:36 PM

'Clothing for the Spirit': Paul Chan takes a breather at the Walker Art Center

Artist Paul Chan spent years making a reputation doing highly regarded digital video. Then he got burned out. In a new show at the Walker, he uses various techniques to explore his experiences since then.

by Alex V. Cipolle

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December 27, 2022 12:24 PM

Southwest Airlines is cancelling 2,500 flights a day! What's going on?

MSP International Airport is reporting nearly all Southwest Airlines flights to and from the Twin Cities are canceled Tuesday, that’s more than 30 flights in all. Host Cathy Wurzer talks with travel reporter Gunnar Olson from Thrifty Traveler.

by Gretchen Brown and Cathy Wurzer

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December 27, 2022 9:15 AM

Infrastructure bill provides boost for Twin Cities transportation projects

Officials said the funding boost from the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will allow many more projects to be approved this year.

by Samuel King

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December 27, 2022 4:00 AM

Tornado ravaged towns rebuild and struggle

Two small Minnesota towns were hit hard by tornadoes earlier this year. As the year ends, each is still recovering and rebuilding, and community leaders see success and struggle.

by Dan Gunderson

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December 26, 2022 6:31 PM

Ride to Remember: Dakota 38+2 riders end journey in Mankato

Monday was the last ride for the first riders who started it back in 2005. In an announcement, organizers of the Dakota 38+2 Wokiksuye Ride stated their decision to end their official ride came after long periods of prayer.