MPR News PM Update
Nov. 22, 2019

Sunny, a bit warmer weekend ahead. Highs tomorrow will reach the 40s in southern Minnesota, with 30s in most other parts of the state. Sunday highs will hit the 40s in many areas with 30s far north. Sunny skies Saturday and mostly cloudy Sunday. 

The so-called “conversion therapy” for minors is now banned in Minneapolis. The City Council on Friday voted to ban the practice that aims to change a person's sexual orientation from gay to straight. Opponents of the practice, including the LGBT community, say that conversion therapy doesn’t work. 

A series of public impeachment hearings are over. What comes next? The marathon of testimony casts two big questions: What do the president's words mean? Can the president do what he did? Learn more about what the inquiry has found so far and what’s coming next. 

Need a break from all the overflowing political news? How about trying “forest bathing?” Originated from Japan, the practice called Shinrin-yoku in Japanese helps forest bathers appreciate nature more -- and slower.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we want to do some fun features -- with your help! First, in the interest of spreading feelings of thankfulness, we’re asking people to tell us about one thing that happened to them recently that they are thankful for. Share your story here. Next, every dinner table is going to look different next Thursday, especially if you live in a multicultural family.  What “non-traditional” dishes are you bringing this Turkey Day?

— Jiwon Choi, MPR News | Updraft blog | Forecast
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