MPR News PM Update

Dec. 19, 2022

Happy Monday,

Round two: A powerful arctic front will bring snowfall, high winds and dangerously bitter wind chills to Minnesota starting Wednesday and lasting through Friday. Expect major holiday travel impacts. Get the latest on Updraft.
A person walks near a lake amid snow and winter sun
Power restored to tens of thousands of Minnesota households
After last week's winter storm, most people across the state have their power back. Utilities warn some households will likely lose power again over the next couple weeks as more trees weighed down by the heavy snow bend or break over power lines.
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An orangutan
Amanda, beloved orangutan at St. Paul's Como Park Zoo, dies at 46
"It's crushing ... It’s no exaggeration to say she inspired generations. It’s hard to imagine Como without her.” 
To honor the zoo's oldest, smart and mischievous resident, today is officially Amanda the Orangutan Day in the city. 
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🚗 Expect increased road traffic at MSP airport around the holiday
Traveling this weekend, or close to it? Drivers are encouraged to wait at an offsite location and only drive to Terminal 2 when their passenger is ready to be picked up. 
🎬 What Hulu rom-com 'Merry Kiss Cam' gets wrong about Duluth
This is a fun read. Our senior arts reporter and critic Alex V. Cipolle, a UMD grad, watched the new(-ish) Duluth-filmed flick — and did not keep her thoughts to herself.
⚕️ Alcohol use led to death of former Vikings co-defensive coordinator
Medical examiners say Adam Zimmer's death, at age 38, was caused by chronic alcohol use. Zimmer was found dead in his home in Mendota Heights on Oct. 31.  
✊ With World Cup over, rights groups hope the issues raised stay relevant in Qatar
Trouble brews in the run up to every global sporting event and tends to melt away when the games begin. But what lasts, especially with this year's human rights controversy?
🕎 Happy Hannukah from all of us at MPR News!
We would love to see your menorah candles. Please share a photo with your name and location or email: to share your story.

- Amy Felegy, MPR News
 
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