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Vikings holiday halftime party to feature Snoop Dogg, KPop Demon Hunter performers, Lainey Wilson

Vikings holiday halftime party to feature Snoop Dogg, KPop Demon Hunter performers, Lainey Wilson

Snoop Dogg and the voices starring in Netflix’s hit movie “KPOP Demon Hunters” will star in the 2025 NFL Christmas Gameday halftime show for the Vikings matchup against the Detroit Lions.
by MPR News Staff

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ICE rumors cause hundreds to miss school in Willmar

A recent Homeland Security presence in the western Minnesota town frightened families and led to hundreds of students missing school Monday. District officials worked this week to reassure families that schools are safe spaces.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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MN Shortlist: Art, memory and home — 6 picks for Dec. 19-25

MN Shortlist: Art, memory and home — 6 picks for Dec. 19-25

The stretch before the holidays has a way of sharpening things. Art leans toward advocacy, music turns reflective and familiar stories get reframed through local history and loss.
by Jacob Aloi, Anika Besst, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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U of M family researcher: Make memories, not debt this holiday season

U of M family researcher: Make memories, not debt this holiday season

With holiday gift-buying season in full swing, educators from the University of Minnesota are reminding parents to focus on creating a strong family culture over buying lots of gifts.
by Kyra Miles

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State officials announce plans for more study on impacts of sulfate pollution on wild rice

State officials announce plans for more study on impacts of sulfate pollution on wild rice

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says it will further study the impacts of sulfate on wild rice. The announcement comes in the wake of concern expressed over a 52-year-old state standard that limits how much of the pollutant mines and other facilities can release into waters where the plant grows.
by Dan Kraker

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Former Minnesota GOP chair David Hann joins U.S. Senate race

Former Minnesota GOP chair David Hann joins U.S. Senate race

David Hann joins an increasingly crowded race on the GOP side for U.S. Senate with the possibility for other entrants in the new year. Minnesota’s seat will be open after the Democratic incumbent retires.
by Peter Cox and Dana Ferguson

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Feds bring new charges tied to 'staggering' Minnesota Medicaid fraud

Feds bring new charges tied to 'staggering' Minnesota Medicaid fraud

Federal prosecutors on Thursday unveiled more charges in a widespread, ongoing investigation of “industrial-scale” Medicaid fraud in Minnesota that’s likely to reach into the billions of dollars.
by Matt Sepic

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Ramsey County prosecutors will not charge St. Paul officers in fatal shooting

Ramsey County prosecutors will not charge St. Paul officers in fatal shooting

The Ramsey County Attorney's Office says it will not bring criminal charges against two St. Paul police officers involved in a fatal shooting in November 2024. Prosecutors say they believe the the use of force was justified, as the man allegedly pointed a gun at officers.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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How is ICE enforcement affecting child care? 5 questions, answered

How is ICE enforcement affecting child care? 5 questions, answered

Tensions remain high in Minnesota’s Somali community as federal immigration agents continue their two-week surge in the Twin Cities, and it's impacting young children and their caregivers.
by Kyra Miles

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