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A cancellable feast? When politics sabotage Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving coming up this week, holiday season is officially underway. But for some, getting together with family and friends feels challenging this year after a divisive election.
Nail-biters for Gophers, Vikings and more sports news
Sports guys Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about the Vikings and Gophers’ nail-biter games over the weekend.
Former Minnesotan in Kyiv: ‘Very uncertain’ situation as war in Ukraine rages on
MPR News host Nina Moini spoke with Brian Bonner, a journalist formerly with the St. Paul Pioneer Press and the former editor of the Kyiv Post, Ukraine’s premiere English language newspaper.
Federal lawsuit claims Minnesota’s abortion laws unconstitutional
University of Minnesota Law School Professor Jill Hasday joined MPR News host Nina Moini to share how the lawsuit might affect the future of abortion law in Minnesota.
Listen: Minnesota Farm Bureau outlines legislative priorities
During the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Federation’s annual meeting, stopping the spread of and preventing illnesses that affect cattle and livestock, such as avian influenza and H5N1, arose as a key issue.
To bring or not to bring flowers for your Thanksgiving dinner host
Longtime KARE-11 news anchor and flower photographer Diana Pierce asked her network what they think about bringing flowers as a gift to a Thanksgiving host. The author of the “Blooming” newsletter joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer with some curated opinions.