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Carpenter's 2 goals, Fillier's 2 assists help Sirens rally, beat Frost 4-3 in OT
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/01/minnesota-frost-lose-to-new-york-sirens-4-3-overtime
Published: December 2, 2024 03:00
Alex Carpenter scored two goals, including the winner just 19 seconds into overtime, No. 1 overall draft pick Sarah Fillier had two assists in her PWHL debut and the New York Sirens beat the Minnesota Frost 4-3 on Sunday night in the season opener for both…
Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to
Published: December 2, 2024 00:43
President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises not to use the extraordinary powers of the presidency for the benefit of his…
Vikings win 5th straight, rallying past Cardinals 23-22 on Sam Darnold's TD pass with 1:13 left
Published: December 1, 2024 21:50
Sam Darnold’s second touchdown pass of the second half went to Aaron Jones for Minnesota’s first lead with 1:13 left, and the Vikings rallied from 13 points down to beat the Arizona Cardinals 23-22 for their fifth straight victory.
Wisconsin Democratic leader Ben Wikler enters the race to lead the national party
Published: December 1, 2024 18:40
Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party in Wisconsin, says he's joined the race to lead the national party after an election that swept Donald Trump and Republicans to power in Washington.
Wild acquire David Jiricek in swap of defensemen, draft picks
Published: December 1, 2024 14:59
The Minnesota Wild have acquired defenseman David Jiricek in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Spurgeon scores in OT to give Wild 3-2 win over Predators
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/01/spurgeon-scores-in-ot-to-give-wild-32-win-over-predators
Published: December 1, 2024 14:29
Jared Spurgeon scored 1:00 into overtime and the Minnesota Wild beat the Nashville Predators 3-2. Kirill Kaprizov and Declan Chisholm also scored for the Wild, who are 5-1-1 in their last seven games.
Minneapolis Downtown Council starts 10-year plan to revitalize neighborhood
Published: December 1, 2024 14:00
The Minneapolis Downtown Council is kicking off a new plan to revitalize the city center, with goals to get more people and more energy into the city by 2035. That could include an overhaul of Nicollet Mall, commercial-to-residential building conversions…
Mikaela Shiffrin suffers abrasion on hip during crash on final run of World Cup giant slalom
Published: November 30, 2024 21:53
American skier Mikaela Shiffrin says she suffered an abrasion on her left hip when crashing during her second run of a World Cup giant slalom race.
Photos: 44th annual Hmong New Year festival in St. Paul draws thousands
Published: November 30, 2024 21:30
Roughly 25,000 to 30,000 people are expected to attend the celebration on Saturday and Sunday at Saint Paul RiverCentre.
World Central Kitchen workers killed by Israeli airstrike, Gaza health ministry says
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/30/npr-world-central-kitchen-workers-airstrike-gaza
Published: November 30, 2024 19:24
An Israeli airstrike hit a car in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, killing five people, including at least three employees with the food aid charity. World Central Kitchen said that it was "urgently seeking more details."
Minnesota Lynx add Lindsay Whalen and Eric Thibault to staff
Published: November 30, 2024 18:05
The Lynx have added Minnesota great Lindsay Whalen and former Washington Mystics coach Eric Thibault to their coaching staff. Thibault, who was let go by the Mystics last month, will fill the role of associate head coach.
Emboldened 'manosphere' accelerates threats and demeaning language toward women after US election
Published: November 30, 2024 15:43
An emboldened fringe of right-wing “manosphere” influencers has seized on Donald Trump’s presidential win to justify and amplify misogynistic derision and threats online. Many have appropriated a 1960s abortion rights rallying cry, declaring “Your body, my…
Vikings eager to rev up crowd for December residency at U.S. Bank Stadium
Published: November 30, 2024 15:25
The Minnesota Vikings will mostly be home for the holidays. They have three straight games and four of their next five at home to boost their push for the playoffs and pursuit of NFC North leader Detroit.
Wolves stop 4-game losing streak by fending off Clippers 93-92
Published: November 30, 2024 15:20
Anthony Edwards scored 21 points on 7-for-21 shooting to help the Minnesota Timberwolves stop a four-game losing streak by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 93-92.
Ask a Bookseller: ‘No Two Persons’ by Erica Bauermeister
https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/11/30/ask-a-bookseller-no-two-persons-by-erica-bauermeister
Published: November 30, 2024 14:00
David Stippick of Lark & Owl Booksellers in Georgetown, Texas, recommends “No Two Persons” by Erica Bauermeister.
Critical habitat proposed for the rusty patched bumble bee in Minnesota
Published: November 30, 2024 10:00
A plan to protect the endangered rusty patched bumble bee would designate 1.6 million acres of critical habitat across six states, including Minnesota. Most of the proposed habitat is in urban areas.
Health records of hundreds of veterans served by Minneapolis VA exposed in cyberattack
Published: November 29, 2024 21:20
The federal Veterans Health Administration says hackers may have obtained personal information and health records of more than 600 veterans who use the Minneapolis VA Health System.
Brosmer's three touchdowns lead Minnesota to road win against Wisconsin
Published: November 29, 2024 20:39
Max Brosmer passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another to help Minnesota beat Wisconsin 21-7 on Friday.
Is Black Friday still a holiday shopping juggernaut in 2024?
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/29/is-black-friday-still-a-holiday-shopping-juggernaut-in-2024
Published: November 29, 2024 18:02
Retailers in the United States and some other countries have spent weeks pushing early holiday deals, but they are trying to seduce customers with promises of bigger discounts on Black Friday.
Richard Flanagan’s exploration of history, family and human interconnection in ‘Question 7’
Published: November 29, 2024 17:00
Australian author Richard Flanagan recently became the first writer to win both the Booker Prize and the Baillie Gifford Prize for Best Book of Nonfiction. The latter prize was for his memoir “Question 7.” In it he examines his own life through a series of…
PWHL opens 2nd season looking to build on 1st-year success with new faces, logos and expansion plans
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/29/pwhl-opens-2nd-season-looking-to-build-on-1st-year-success
Published: November 29, 2024 15:02
The Professional Women's Hockey League opens its second season this weekend looking to build on the success it enjoyed during its first year.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, which is more sustainable: real or plasticky?
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/27/npr-christmas-tree-real-artificial-better-sustainable
Published: November 29, 2024 11:00
It's time to discuss one of the perennial debates of the holiday season. Are real Christmas trees or their fake counterparts more eco-friendly?
Ireland votes in a close-run election where incumbents hope to cling on to power
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/29/npr-ireland-election
Published: November 29, 2024 10:31
The parliamentary election will decide the next government, and will show whether Ireland bucks the global trend of incumbents being ousted by disgruntled voters.
Minnesota businesses that rely on snow hope for better conditions after less-than-ideal winter last year
Published: November 29, 2024 10:00
Unprecedented warmth and record-low precipitation during the 2023-24 winter season left many Minnesota businesses that rely on snow and cold weather struggling to survive. Now those businesses are working to prepare for their upcoming seasons after a…
Minnesotans seek long-term contraception after Trump win, worry about abortion access
Published: November 29, 2024 10:00
While Minnesota passed the PRO Act last year protecting abortion access statewide, residents say they are still worried what the upcoming Trump-Vance administration could do.
Cube Critics get Glicked, seeing both ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’
https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/11/29/cube-critics-get-glicked
Published: November 29, 2024 10:00
Cube Critics get Glicked, seeing both “Wicked” and “Gladiator 2.”
Vito the pug is the first of his breed to win National Dog Show's top prize
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/28/npr-vito-pug-best-in-show-national-dog-show-thanksgiving
Published: November 28, 2024 21:22
Vito, a pug from Chapel Hill, N.C., beat out more than 1,900 dogs representing more than 200 breeds and varieties that competed in this year's event.
Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit
Published: November 28, 2024 20:00
Putin said his military may use another of its new hypersonic missiles to target government or official buildings in Kyiv, in response to Ukraine's continued use of American and British weapons.
Photos: Thousands brave Thanksgiving cold to run and walk Turkey Day 5K
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/28/photos-turkey-day-5k-thanksgiving-minneapolis
Published: November 28, 2024 18:20
Amid one of the coldest Thanksgiving days of the past decade, thousands of runners flocked to downtown Minneapolis on Thursday for the annual Turkey Day 5K, the largest Thanksgiving race in the Twin Cities.
Anthony Edwards calls his struggling Timberwolves 'soft' and 'just a bunch of little kids'
Published: November 28, 2024 15:59
In his four-plus NBA seasons, Anthony Edwards has never been afraid to speak his mind. But the Minnesota Timberwolves star was particularly candid in a profanity-laced explanation of his team’s recent struggles following a 115-104 loss to the Sacramento…
Minnesota's Filip Gustavsson stops 39 to shut out the Sabres 1-0
Published: November 28, 2024 15:40
Filip Gustavsson made 39 saves and Kirill Kaprizov scored to give the Minnesota Wild a 1-0 win against the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night.
Why retailers still see Black Friday as the high point of the holiday shopping season
Published: November 28, 2024 15:35
Department stores, shopping malls and merchants see the day after Thanksgiving as a way to energize shoppers and get them into physical stores. Mall of America, for instance, is giving the first 200 people in line at the center's north entrance a $25 gift…
More deals, more spending: What Black Friday has in store
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/28/npr-black-friday-deals-2024-shopping-economy
Published: November 28, 2024 13:30
This holiday shopping season is poised to break spending records. A new survey finds people plan to spend $771 on average.
Dementia research and support to continue in Minnesota after Congress passes legislation
Published: November 28, 2024 10:00
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar spoke at a senior living facility in Minneapolis about legislation that was passed last week reauthorizing a 2018 act that provides research, education and support for those facing Alzheimer’s and dementia and their caregivers.
Thanksgiving recipes from Minnesota’s best culinary minds
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/28/thanksgiving-recipes-from-minnesotas-best-culinary-minds
Published: November 28, 2024 10:00
For Thanksgiving this year, we asked some of Minnesota’s best culinary minds — many of them regulars on Appetites — to share what they’re thankful for this year and some dishes you can add to your Thanksgiving menu.
Minnesota DNR to offer free admission to state parks on Friday after Thanksgiving
Published: November 28, 2024 10:00
The DNR is in its 11th year of offering free entry. According to Sara Berhow, who is with the Parks and Trails division, the day started as an alternative to Black Friday shopping.
Red Lake Nation Tribal Officer killed in traffic accident
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/27/red-lake-nation-tribal-officer-killed-in-a-traffic-accident
Published: November 28, 2024 01:57
Red Lake Nation Tribal Officer Jesse Branch was killed in a traffic accident that occurred when he was responding to a call.
Southeast corner of Minnesota remains chronic wasting disease hotspot
Published: November 27, 2024 21:26
Early chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing results from this year’s firearms deer hunt shows the always-fatal infection has not spread to other parts of the state but remains high in places which were already a concern.
After years of changes, DVS still struggles to keep up with wait times
Published: November 27, 2024 20:50
Minnesotans who need drivers licenses continue to deal with long wait times for appointments.
After long, winding road trip Uber and Lyft driver pay raises go into effect
Published: November 27, 2024 20:45
After facing opposition from local and state leaders, a pay raise for people who drive for rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft goes into effect Dec. 1.
Northern lights may be faintly visible across parts of the U.S. this Thanksgiving
Published: November 27, 2024 20:25
Pale auroras may be seen Thursday and Friday across northern states including Montana, Minnesota and upper New York — as well as much of Minnesota, Montana, Wisconsin and Michigan.
Triple threat: Rosemount’s Ramlall sisters make up a basketball powerhouse family
Published: November 27, 2024 19:50
As high school basketball season tips off, Amisha, Arshia and Ashna Ramlall have the eyes of fans, coaches and college recruiters alike. One sister already has committed to the Gophers and the other two have Division I offers.
Sniffles? Cough? Just a little cold? How to keep yourself and others healthy this holiday
Published: November 27, 2024 18:58
While it’s too late to get the benefits from a vaccine for Thanksgiving, there is ample time for them to work ahead of other holidays, like Christmas and New Year’s Eve. For now, the basics of washing your hands and covering coughs and sneezes are a good…
Scott County official says 20 absentee ballots in close House race were likely tossed
Published: November 27, 2024 18:15
The missing ballots are at the heart of a court challenge from Minnesota House Republicans who have said a 14-vote win for a DFLer there is clouded. The race will dictate House control.
Minnesota cannabis license lottery challenge moves to state appeals court
Published: November 27, 2024 17:00
The move comes after a district court judge this week blocked a state lottery to choose which social equity applicants would be pre-licensed to start up cannabis businesses.
Court cites ‘prosecutorial misconduct,’ orders new trial for man convicted of 2021 murder
Published: November 27, 2024 16:45
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has ordered a new trial for Deandre Turner, who was convicted of a 2021 murder in Minneapolis.
‘Realization of community dreams’ — Minneapolis arts center breaks ground on major expansion
Published: November 27, 2024 16:35
Pillsbury House + Theatre broke ground on the Pillsbury Creative Commons, a South Minneapolis expansion featuring artist housing, a theater tech training scene shop and a new KRSM Radio studio, set to open in July 2025 as a long-awaited community…
AP: Daniel Jones is signing with the Vikings after his release from the Giants
Published: November 27, 2024 16:32
A person familiar with the decision says former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is signing with the Minnesota Vikings.
Rockets beat Wolves 117-111 in OT to clinch NBA Cup group
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/27/rockets-beat-wolves-117111-in-ot-to-clinch-nba-cup-group
Published: November 27, 2024 12:13
Alperen Sengun had 22 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists, Fred VanVleet added 27 points and 11 assists, and the Houston Rockets pulled out a 117-111 overtime win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in an NBA Cup game.
PWHL's success inspires young girls to dream of pro hockey career
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/26/pwhl-inspires-young-girls-to-dream-of-pro-hockey-career
Published: November 27, 2024 10:00
The Steve Carroll Goalie School has been training young athletes — no matter their gender — for nearly three decades. Now, with the success of Minnesota’s professional women’s’ hockey team, girls at Carroll’s camp are able to dream bigger than they have…
Red Lake Nation and Minnesota DNR disagree on how to combat zebra mussels
Published: November 27, 2024 10:00
Until 2018, Upper Lake and Lower Red Lake remained the only large walleye lake in the state still free from zebra mussels. That year the DNR announced it had found zebra mussel veliger — the tiny larvae — in Upper Red Lake. The small mollusks are known to…
New book tells how the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe defended its reservation and sovereignty
Published: November 27, 2024 10:00
“They Would Not Be Moved: The Enduring Struggle of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe to Keep their Reservation” by historian and anthropologist Bruce White was published earlier this year by the Minnesota Historical Society Press. The book details the nearly…
Minnesota nursing homes sue to block state pay rule for workers
Published: November 26, 2024 22:25
Two Minnesota nursing home providers are suing the state’s Department of Labor and Industry over a new holiday pay rule poised to take effect on Jan. 1.
Walz, agriculture leaders celebrate Minnesota turkey production, show concern over tariffs
Published: November 26, 2024 22:03
DFL Gov. Tim Walz continued the tradition of celebrating Minnesota’s nation-leading position when it comes to turkey production. He also addressed preliminary concerns of tariffs promised by President-elect Donald Trump.
Minnesota Republicans to challenge election result in Shakopee House race in court
Published: November 26, 2024 21:35
After a recount upheld a DFL candidate’s narrow win, the outcome moves next to the courts for a race that would determine whether the House is in GOP hands or tied next year.
Israel approves proposed cease-fire with Lebanon's Hezbollah
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/26/israel-approves-proposed-ceasefire-with-lebanons-hezbollah
Published: November 26, 2024 21:01
Israel approved a United States-brokered cease-fire agreement with Lebanon’s Hezbollah, setting the stage for an end to nearly 14 months of fighting linked to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.
A fugitive wanted in the U.S. on terror charges is arrested in the UK after 20 years on the run
Published: November 26, 2024 20:30
Authorities say a suspect wanted in the U.S. for two bombings in the San Francisco area in 2003 has appeared in a London courtroom after being captured in the U.K. The National Crime Agency says Daniel Andreas San Diego was arrested Monday in a rural area…
5 things to know about Minneapolis schools’ effort to solve its budget crisis
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/26/minneapolis-schools-budget-crisis-latest
Published: November 26, 2024 19:55
Board members meet Tuesday night to talk next steps on efforts to “right-size” the district in the face of 20 years of declining enrollment. A new report identifies more than two dozen “under-utilized” schools in the district.
Netanyahu urges his cabinet to approve a cease-fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/26/npr-israel-cease-fire-hezbollah-lebanon
Published: November 26, 2024 18:53
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is urging Israel's security Cabinet to approve a cease-fire with Hezbollah, paving the way for a possible pause in over a year of fighting with the Iran-backed group.
'Demure' is Dictionary.com's word of the year. If that's news to you, here's the backstory
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/26/npr-demure-word-of-the-year-jools-lebron
Published: November 26, 2024 17:53
Usage of the word soared after TikToker Jools Lebron used it in her signature catchphrase "very demure, very mindful."
On the hunt for Minnesota‘s best cookie recipes
Published: November 26, 2024 17:52
MPR News host Angela Davis talks about our favorite cookies — from ginger drops to cranberry swirls and almond palmiers — with the founders of the Minnesota Star Tribune cookie contest.
Best Buy reports another quarterly sales decline as shoppers pull back spending on gadgets
Published: November 26, 2024 16:25
Best Buy on Tuesday reported another quarterly drop in sales as Americans continued to tighten their purse strings on appliances and gadgets to focus on essentials.
Hellebuyck makes 43 saves, Iafallo scores twice to give Jets 4-1 win over Wild
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/26/jets-win-4-1-over-wild-hockey
Published: November 26, 2024 11:28
Connor Hellebuyck made a season-high 43 saves, Alex Iafallo scored two goals, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Minnesota Wild 4-1 in a game between two of the Western Conference’s best
Trump has promised lower taxes. These are 3 ways it could impact you
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/25/npr-trump-tax-cuts-social-security-tipped-income
Published: November 26, 2024 11:00
From "no tax on tips" to Social Security, Donald Trump has made a range of promises about the taxes Americans will pay. We take a look at three changes we could see in the months ahead.
Dirt-cheap toys imported into U.S. can be dangerous, group says. Here's what to know
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/26/npr-cheap-toys-imports-de-minimis-rules-dangerous
Published: November 26, 2024 10:45
"We rarely come out and say, 'You should not do this.' But this is one of the exceptions," consumer advocate Teresa Murray says, warning against the lure of rock-bottom prices from unfamiliar sellers.
Critical DMs: Tomte at the American Swedish Institute
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/26/critical-dms-tomte-at-the-american-swedish-institude
Published: November 26, 2024 10:00
Max Sparber and Alex V. Cipolle explore the quirky, cozy and occasionally ominous Scandinavian traditions showcased in the American Swedish Institute's exhibition, "Tomte: the Gnome, the Myth, the Legend," touching on tomte's love of porridge, Santa's Sámi…
Childhood vaccination rates in Minnesota: 4 questions, answered
Published: November 26, 2024 10:00
Local pediatricians are worried about the state’s slide in vaccinations. They’re seeing skepticism rising among parents, and politicians sowing doubts. MPR News asked Dr. Andrea Singh, who leads the pediatrics department at Park Nicollet, about what…
A cancellable feast? When politics sabotage Thanksgiving
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/26/a-cancellable-feast-when-politics-sabotage-thanksgiving
Published: November 26, 2024 10:00
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.
Minnesota House recounts keep two DFLers in the lead, court challenge likely
Published: November 25, 2024 23:39
Officials in two counties revisited results in close House races on Monday after experiencing vote reporting issues after Election Day.
‘Busiest Thanksgiving ever’: How the TSA plans to handle record air travel
Published: November 25, 2024 22:47
The Thanksgiving travel rush is expected to be bigger than ever this year. AAA predicts that nearly 80 million people in the U.S. will venture at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday and next Monday — most of them by car.
Minnesota DNR delays decision on key proposed copper-nickel mine permit
Published: November 25, 2024 22:31
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has delayed a decision until late next year on a key permit for the proposed NewRange Copper Nickel project in northeastern Minnesota, the mine formerly known as PolyMet. The company called the agency’s…
Hennepin Avenue to reopen to Minneapolis drivers Tuesday
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/25/hennepin-avenue-to-reopen-to-minneapolis-drivers-tuesday
Published: November 25, 2024 21:05
Several blocks of Hennepin Avenue South in Minneapolis will reopen to cars Tuesday, as the first phase of the construction project ends for the season.
Lawsuit challenges Minnesota abortion access in federal court
Published: November 25, 2024 20:10
Minnesota has some of the most accommodating laws granting access to abortion. A lawsuit filed late last week seeks to upend them.
Two injured when vehicle strikes sheriff's squad along western Minnesota interstate
Published: November 25, 2024 19:39
Two people — including a sheriff’s deputy — were injured in a crash amid icy conditions Sunday night along Interstate 94 in western Minnesota.
Old National to buy Bremer Financial for $1.4B
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/25/old-national-to-buy-bremer-financial-for-1-billion
Published: November 25, 2024 19:25
Old National and Bremer Financial announced Monday morning a merger agreement that will make Old National the third-largest bank in the Twin Cities and expand its banking footprint throughout Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
Special counsel moves to dismiss election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump
Published: November 25, 2024 18:38
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to dismiss the case accusing President-elect Donald Trump of plotting to overturn the 2020 election.
Joe Biden begins final White House holiday season with turkey pardons for 'Peach' and 'Blossom'
Published: November 25, 2024 17:58
President Joe Biden has kicked off his final holiday season at the White House, issuing the traditional reprieve to two turkeys who will bypass the Thanksgiving table to live out their days in Minnesota.
Listen: Minnesota Farm Bureau outlines legislative priorities
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/25/minnesota-farmers-outline-legislative-priorities
Published: November 25, 2024 17:35
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.
Judge halts cannabis license lottery that is precursor to Minnesota marijuana retail launch
Published: November 25, 2024 17:02
A Ramsey County judge blocked a regulatory agency from holding a license pre-approval lottery after applicants who were denied entry sued the Office of Cannabis Management over the process.
Pec, Paintsil, Joveljic each score 2 goals, Galaxy beat Minnesota 6-2, advance to conference finals
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/25/galaxy-beat-minnesota-6-2-advance-to-conference-finals
Published: November 25, 2024 11:26
The Galaxy, the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, will play host to the fourth-seeded Seattle Sounders for the conference title.
Plastic waste is everywhere. Countries have one more chance to agree on a solution
Published: November 25, 2024 10:30
Negotiations over a U.N. treaty to cut plastics have been bogged down. Environmental groups blame the oil and gas industry.
Documentary: Connecting with my Ojibwe heritage by learning to harvest wild rice
Published: November 25, 2024 10:00
The new MPR News documentary “Finding Manoomin: A Search for the Spirit of Wild Rice” follows senior editor Leah Lemm as she learns about a food her people regard as a relative.
Minneapolis council member who beat rare cancer fights to protect others from harmful pollutants
Published: November 25, 2024 10:00
LaTrisha Vetaw survived a rare form of cancer that doctors told her was likely caused by her exposure to toxins in the air and land where she grew up in Chicago. That was on her mind when the Minneapolis City Council voted recently in favor of closing a…
Florida health official advises communities to stop adding fluoride to drinking water
Published: November 25, 2024 04:52
Florida’s surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, cited developmental concerns from higher levels of fluoride than are found in most U.S. water supplies.
What a mollusc shell and fiber optic cables have in common
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/24/npr-heart-shaped-mollusc-shell-resembles-fiber-optic-cables
Published: November 24, 2024 15:27
A heart cockle shell has been found to let in light through a design that resembles fiber optic cables. This could inspire everything from helping coral survive to designing new camera lenses.
With talks teetering, climate negotiators struck a controversial $300 billion deal
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/24/npr-cop29-climate-change-un-azerbaijan
Published: November 24, 2024 15:12
Representatives of developing countries and climate activists were furious over the outcome, saying $300 billion annually from industrialized countries is far short of what vulnerable nations need to better protect themselves from climate change.
The rising price of paying the national debt is a risk for Trump’s promises on growth and inflation
Published: November 24, 2024 14:54
Donald Trump has big plans for the economy. He also has big debt problem that’ll be a hurdle to delivering on those plan. Trump has bold ambitions on tax cuts, tariffs and other programs. But high interest rates and the price of repaying the federal…
Andersson scores shootout winner, and the Flames hold off a late Wild comeback in 4-3 win
Published: November 24, 2024 14:44
Rasmus Andersson scored the shootout winner and the Calgary Flames held off the Minnesota Wild 4-3 after blowing a two-goal lead late in the third period Saturday. Kevin Rooney, Martin Pospisil and Yegor Sharangovich scored in regulation for Calgary.
Penn State stays on playoff track with narrow 26-25 win over Minnesota
Published: November 24, 2024 05:02
Minnesota plays at Wisconsin next Friday for possession of Paul Bunyan’s Axe.
South Africa's illegal gold miners are locked in an underground standoff with police
Published: November 23, 2024 23:34
Surviving on a diet of toothpaste and toilet paper, South Africa’s notorious “zama-zama” illegal miners continue a weeks-long standoff with police in the darkness of a disused gold mine.
Winter storms and rain sweep across the US while a new system is expected to arrive for Thanksgiving
Published: November 23, 2024 21:02
A major storm continues to drop heavy snow and record rain in California, causing small landslides and flooding some streets. Meanwhile, on the opposite coast, blizzard or winter storm warnings were in effect Saturday from parts of the Northeast to central…
Infant dies and 10 others sick in latest listeria outbreak tied to ready-to-eat meat
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/23/npr-recall-cdc-listeria-bacteria-yu-shang-food
Published: November 23, 2024 17:42
The cases appeared in California, Illinois, New Jersey and New York between July 31 and Oct. 24, the CDC said. Nine out of the 11 infected individuals were hospitalized.
Trump raced to pick many Cabinet posts. He took more time to settle on a treasury secretary
Published: November 23, 2024 17:32
President-elect Donald Trump launched a blitz of picks for his Cabinet, but he took his time settling on billionaire investor Scott Bessent as his choice for treasury secretary. The Republican not only wanted someone who jibes with him, but an official who…
The week that upped the stakes of the Ukraine war
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/23/the-week-that-upped-the-stakes-of-the-ukraine-war
Published: November 23, 2024 15:19
This past week has seen the most significant escalation in hostilities Ukraine has witnessed since Russia's full-scale invasion and marks a new chapter in the nearly three-year war.
Ask a Bookseller: ‘North Woods’ by Daniel Mason
https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/11/23/ask-a-bookseller-north-woods-by-daniel-mason
Published: November 23, 2024 14:00
Justin Dickinson of Rainy Day Books in Fairway, Kan., recommends ‘North Woods’ by Daniel Mason.
Research finds insecticide common in shallow ground water across Minnesota
Published: November 23, 2024 14:00
New research found widespread contamination by neonicotinoid insecticides in shallow groundwater across Minnesota. The neurotoxic chemicals are the mostly widely used class of insecticide in the U.S.
In deep blue Minneapolis, many Somali voters withheld support for Harris
Published: November 23, 2024 14:00
According to state elections data, support for Vice President Kamala Harris in parts of Minneapolis with concentrations of East African immigrants and Somali voters was weaker than in the city as a whole.