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Good morning! Partly cloudy to the north with a chance of snow showers. Most sunny in southern Minnesota. Highs in the single digits to low teens. Make sure you have tissues on hand for this story. It's about a sick 5-year-old boy who passed away in the arms of Santa. | Forecast | Updraft weather blog
 


Who wants to set legislators' pay? Lots of people

Pay for Minnesota legislators used to be set by the Legislature itself. But now, 270 people have applied to serve on a new legislative pay council, and the reasons people want to do it are as varied as the applicants themselves.

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Midway stadium developers keep ball rolling, aim for major construction in spring

Minnesota United Owner Bill McGuire says preliminary work on the team's new soccer stadium is underway. But developers still don't have full control of the site, and they're awaiting a key property tax break from the state amid a legislative power shift.

Trump tweets about plans to leave 2 children running businesses

Trump has previously said he plans to leave his children in charge of his companies, but he canceled a press conference where he was set to explain how that would work. Instead, he sent two tweets.

What we know about Rex Tillerson, Trump's pick for secretary of state

President-elect Donald Trump, in a statement early Tuesday morning, announced his intention to nominate the ExxonMobil chairman and CEO to become the country's top diplomat.


 
 

Obamacare's demise could be quicker than Republicans intend

Congressional leaders say they want a smooth transition from Obamacare. But insurance consultants say repealing the law before another plan is in place could jeopardize the insurance of millions.

Minneapolis maps next steps as big stores exit downtown

With department stores dying and the future of Macy's unknown, experts say Minneapolis must find a way to recreate a vibrant shopping district as more people move downtown.

Agency shifts on Vikes stadium seat perks; no more friends, family

The proposed policy change calls on the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority to ID visitors to the U.S. Bank Stadium suites and explain why they're using the agency's premium seats. Friends and family of agency executives will no longer be allowed.

Eat, don't drink and still be merry: Staying sober through the holidays

Before she stopped drinking, Sarah Hepola relied on alcohol to get her through the holiday season. "What nobody mentions about all the holiday spirit is how much booze it requires," she says.

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