Nov. 7, 2019

Tomorrow will be a bit warmer, but still colder than average: There’ll be a lot of highs in the 30s on Friday, with some lower 40s in southwestern Minnesota -- still lower than the Twin Cities' average highs this time of year, 46 degrees. Saturday will be the warmest of this weekend, with many areas topping out in the 40s.

In this latest Climate Curious feature, we answer a question from an audience member about the Line 3 project and its potential impact on the Earth's temperature. Quick answer: The total emissions estimates fall within a range, but the societal costs of climate change that might result from Line 3 could reach $287 billion over the next 30 years, according to the project’s environmental impact statement. Read more here.

What do you want to know about climate change, but were too afraid to ask? Share it here. ~ Jiwon Choi, MPR News | Updraft blog | Forecast

'My voice is needed': How Nadia Mohamed made election history in St. Louis Park

She came to the west metro suburb as a refugee at age 10. Now Nadia Mohamed, 23, is council member-elect. She’ll be the city’s first Muslim and first Somali council member. It’s a whirlwind story.

Ukraine pressure campaign undermined 'rule of law,' top state dept. official says

"Politically related prosecutions ... undermine the rule of law," George Kent said in his deposition. The transcript of his interview with impeachment investigators was released on Thursday.

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Preaching ‘hate’ for Islam, speaker arrives in a divided Willmar

A man who’s made his mark across Minnesota and around the country characterizing Islam as a dangerous cult will speak Thursday at a Willmar elementary school. Critics are planning an interfaith rally to protest the event.

2016: Anti-Islam speakers urge rural MN crowds to prepare for Muslim attack

St. Paul police identify teen killed in shooting

Police say the incident happened around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday inside a home on the city’s West Side. The call was reported as an accidental shooting, but police say the circumstances are still under investigation.

After 30 years, women who compile 'femicide' report still working to stop domestic violence

For three decades a group of women have been compiling an annual list of those who die in domestic violence. It has given attention to those who might have been forgotten and taken a toll on those who collect the data.

Walz seeks agriculture disaster declaration for NW Minnesota

Gov. Tim Walz has asked U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to declare a disaster for 12 counties of northwestern Minnesota where farmers are having a difficult harvest season.

Gophers vs. Penn State: Game of 'confidence and excitement'

As the undefeated Minnesota Gophers prepare for Saturday’s games against Penn State, fans are preparing for what could be the game — and perhaps the season — of a lifetime. The stakes are enormous for the Gophers not just in the conference standings or national rankings but for the credibility of a once-downtrodden program and its coach, P.J. Fleck.

Fleck contract: Fleck signs 7-year extension amid historic Gophers football season
How they're doing it: Football Gophers drill down on sleep, and win

Despite the in-between season, outdoor activities abound in Minnesota

Summer’s long gone and winter’s not here yet, even though it feels like it in Minnesota. Despite the lack of warmth and the wait for a full blanket of snow, outdoors experts say there’s plenty to do outside.

Ask a ‘sotan: How does the state regulate buying raw milk?

An audience question about where customers can buy raw milk leads us to ask a farmer and a food inspection expert about state regulations over unpasteurized dairy.

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