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Stories from December 21, 2023

Minneapolis looks to fund climate action through minor hike in gas and energy bills

Minneapolis looks to fund climate action through minor hike in gas and energy bills

Anyone getting gas and electricity service in Minneapolis will see an estimated one dollar increase in their bills come next year. It’s a part of the city’s Climate Legacy Initiative and officials say it will raise an additional $10 million each year starting in 2024 for climate action.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Appetites: Putting a holiday twist on cocktail classics

Appetites: Putting a holiday twist on cocktail classics

The Red Nose Room at the Red Cow in Uptown has ten different drinks to help you celebrate the season. There are classics with a festive spin and some new concoctions. Red Cow’s Beverage Director Ian Lowther shared some tips and ideas for those looking to recreate these drinks at home or for a holiday party.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Minnesota's unemployment rate declines

Minnesota's unemployment rate inched down last month. And job applicants can't be prompted to share past salary information with prospective employers starting next year. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Music by Gary Meister.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minnesota employers can’t ask applicants about prior pay starting Jan. 1

Minnesota employers can’t ask applicants about prior pay starting Jan. 1

A new state law will bar employers from asking about past pay and considering that information as part of the hiring process. The law’s supporters say it will help bridge wage gaps in Minnesota.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minneapolis encampment residents moving to housing as city and nonprofits search for beds, opioid treatment

Minneapolis encampment residents moving to housing as city and nonprofits search for beds, opioid treatment

Camp Nenookaasi is forcing city leaders to find solutions to an already complicated set of public health and public safety issues involving opioid use and homelessness.
by Melissa Olson

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Inching closer to strike, Minnesota's 3 largest school districts turn to mediation

Inching closer to strike, Minnesota's 3 largest school districts turn to mediation

For more on the process as negotiations stall for several districts and unions, MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with Johnny Villarreal, commissioner of the state Bureau of Mediation Services.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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APM podcasts for kids tap into curiosity about science and history

APM podcasts for kids tap into curiosity about science and history

MPR News host Angela Davis and producer Matt Alvarez revisit a favorite show from 2023, a conversation with kids’ podcast hosts Molly Bloom and Joy Dolo about the creative process that goes into making award-winning podcasts for curious kids and curious adults.
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy a day after a judge orders him to pay $146 million

Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy a day after a judge orders him to pay $146 million

The bankruptcy filing follows a Wednesday court order that Giuliani, a former campaign attorney for Donald Trump, must immediately pay millions to two 2020 election workers that he defamed.
by Ayana Archie and Becky Sullivan

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It's the winter solstice. Here are 5 ways people celebrate the return of light

It's the winter solstice. Here are 5 ways people celebrate the return of light

Winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, and it falls at exactly 9:27 p.m. CT on Thursday in the Northern Hemisphere. Here are five ways it's celebrated around the world.
by Diba Mohtasham

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At least 15 people are dead after a mass shooting at a Prague university

At least 15 people are dead after a mass shooting at a Prague university

A lone gunman opened fire Thursday in a university building in downtown Prague, killing at least 15 people and injuring more than 20 in the Czech Republic's worst mass shooting, officials said.
by The Associated Press

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More mild weather with fog overnight Thursday, rain develops Sunday

More mild weather with fog overnight Thursday, rain develops Sunday

Thursday brings increasing clouds and more mild weather. Fog and drizzle will develop Thursday night into early Friday. Expect record temperatures Sunday and rain to develop. Some snow is possible northwest.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Local broadcasts for 11 NHL teams will remain on Bally Sports after agreement

Local broadcasts for 11 NHL teams will remain on Bally Sports after agreement

The NHL and Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, have reached an agreement that will keep local broadcasts for 11 teams on Bally Sports through the end of this season.
by The Associated Press

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Federal judge suspends Minn. campaign finance law. AG appeals first responder disability claim limits

A federal judge has suspended a Minnesota campaign finance law due to take effect with the new year. And the Minnesota Attorney General's office has filed an appeal in a legal fight over a new law which places limits on disability claims for first responders. 
by Phil Picardi

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Clouds increase Thursday. Increasingly mild into the weekend with rain Sunday

Clouds increase Thursday. Increasingly mild into the weekend with rain Sunday

Clouds will increase Thursday ahead of a weak disturbance that could touch off a few sprinkles Friday. The main rain event is still Sunday into Tuesday with very mild temperatures continuing. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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As Israel fights to destroy Hamas, the group's popularity surges among Palestinians

As Israel fights to destroy Hamas, the group's popularity surges among Palestinians

In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, a recent poll found 68 percent of Palestinians say the Oct. 7 Hamas attack was a legitimate act of defiance and support for the group has more than tripled to 44 percent.
by Brian Mann

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Embiid scores 51 points as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Timberwolves 127-113

Embiid scores 51 points as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Timberwolves 127-113

Joel Embiid scored a season-high 51 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers used a big fourth quarter to close out the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 127-113 win.
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In 2023, opioid settlement funds started being paid out. Here's how it's going

In 2023, opioid settlement funds started being paid out. Here's how it's going

Some $1.5 billion flowed to local government coffers this year, sparking debates about transparency and how to spend the money. Here are 5 takeaways from a year's worth of reporting on the issue.
by Aneri Pattani

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What's next after Colorado? Here's where other challenges to Trump's candidacy stand

What's next after Colorado? Here's where other challenges to Trump's candidacy stand

Lawsuits in more than a dozen states are looking to follow a Colorado court's lead in declaring former president Donald Trump ineligible for election in 2024 due to his role in the Jan. 6 attack.
by Becky Sullivan

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