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In a season of generic Christmas photos, the Price family stands out
One Rochester family has turned the dreaded Christmas photo shoot into an annual ritual that’s altogether delightful and increasingly elaborate — family photos that spoof famous movies, and leave the matching outfits behind.
Art Hounds: R&B, country and old time radio drama
Art Hounds celebrates live musical and drama performances for every taste this weekend, with shows by country singer Trevor McSpadden, soul and roots performer Annie Mack, and the Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society’s holiday special.
Authorities found a 15-year-old Andover, Minn., girl safe, two days after they sought the public’s help in finding her and a 14-year Roseville boy, who was found safe on Dec. 31.
Latest on COVID-19 in MN: State tops 10K deaths; active cases ebbing
The latest data suggests the surge from Thanksgiving gatherings is subsiding. Still, the state crossed a difficult milestone Wednesday, tallying more than 10,000 pandemic deaths. Hospitalizations remain high.
Ex-cop Chauvin pleads guilty in George Floyd federal civil rights case
Derek Chauvin’s plea means he will not face a federal trial in January, although he could end up spending more years behind bars. In June, Chauvin was sentenced to 22 1/2 years on state charges of murder and manslaughter in Floyd’s killing.
St. Paul, Ramsey County plan to spend $74 million on 'deeply' affordable housing
The city of St. Paul and Ramsey County want to spend $74.5 million to provide more housing options for people making 30 percent of the area median income, or about $31,500 a year for a family of four.
Everything you need to know about rapid COVID-19 tests
As people gear up for holiday gatherings, experts have recommended using rapid tests before get-togethers as a measure to prevent the spread of the coronavirus — but the tests are hard to find and expensive. The director of clinical virology at Mayo Clinic told host Cathy Wurzer why.
As anglers and hunters drop out, DNR seeks more sustainable funding
More Minnesotans are hanging up their hunting rifles and fishing poles. And that means less money for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to fund its budget. With the problem expected to worsen, the DNR is reaching out to the public for ideas to help come up with a more sustainable funding framework for outdoor recreation and conservation.
Why has a wave of carjackings hit the Twin Cities?
A wave of carjackings has hit the Twin Cities and many other parts of the country, and no one is entirely sure why. Host Cathy Wurzer sat down with a researcher who has dug deep into recent police data and says there are no simple answers.