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This week in sports news with Wally and Eric
Watching the Twins and Timberwolves could get easier soon, as Axios Twin Cities reported earlier this week. Both teams are ending contracts with the parent company behind Bally Sports, which streaming services have dropped. Of course, when you miss a game, Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson can help you get caught up.
Decoding the 'familect'
What words or phrases does your family — and only your family — use and understand? MPR News host Kerri Miller talked ‘familect’ with University of Minnesota linguist Anatoly Liberman on Thursday’s 9 a.m. show.
Recipe: Potato latkes, fried in oil, represent a Hanukkah miracle
In celebration of Hanukkah, Evana Kvasnik, who is from the fourth generation of the Cecil's Deli family in St. Paul, shared her tips and recipe for traditional potato latkes.
Art Hounds: Holiday recommendations
It’s a holiday line-up this week for Art Hounds. La Grande Bande presents a French Baroque Christmas in St. Peter and St. Paul this weekend, St. Croix Valley Chamber Chorale performs its Christmas concert this weekend in Stillwater, and Trekkies unite for the play “It’s an Honorable Life,” a Klingon take of the George Bailey classic, at Mounds Theatre in St. Paul. 
A world away from conflict, Israel-Hamas war proves divisive for Minnesota Jews
The Oct. 7 Hamas attack and Israel’s bombardment of the Gaza strip has surfaced a wide spectrum of emotions for Jews. Some know where they stand, others are changing their perspectives, and some are unsure where to even begin. But people are guarded. Amid the tension, Jews are seeking opportunities to come together and they’re looking for guidance.
Local musician celebrating Hanukkah with song
Musician Sarina Partridge teaches original songs, speaking to the themes of Hanukkah, for community singing.
Minnesota students get a front row seat to COP28 in Dubai
The Middle East is playing host to its second straight U.N. climate conference known as COP28, and students from Macalester College get a chance to be spectators to the meeting of world leaders.
Breaking down Minnesota's budget forecast
Minnesota’s projected budget surplus was pegged at $2.4 billion in a new report Wednesday from the state finance agency, which also raised concerns about patterns down the line.