MPR News PM Update

Dec. 23, 2022

Good evening,

This winter storm will continue to give us strong winds and blowing snow tonight through early Saturday, creating areas of very low visibility. Wind chill temps will be dangerously cold. Don't drive, especially in rural and southwestern and south-central Minnesota. Get the latest on Updraft.
People light menorah
As Jewish Minnesotans celebrate Hanukkah, some reflect on rise of anti-Semitism
Happy Hanukkah! This year's season is a bit more solemn with the rise of anti-Semitic crime and the war in Ukraine. We checked in on local familys' reflections, celebrations and creative menorahs.
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Traffic signs are seen through high piled snow
Rescues reported as blizzard conditions bury highways in parts of Minnesota
Highways across much of south-central and southwest Minnesota, and I-90 west of Albert Lea, are closed due to whiteout conditions. High winds gusts are making it unsafe to drive in large swaths of the state. Stay safe and up-to-date here.
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❄️ At a Minneapolis tent encampment, a chosen family sticks together in the storm
Living outside is a matter of survival, regardless of what the weather’s like. From brazen summer heat to this week’s subzero temperatures and extreme wind, many communities of tent encampments in Minneapolis rely on one another to get through.
🧊 Lost income, cold horses, full truck stops: How storm is affecting 5 Minnesotans
How is this winter storm affecting you and yours? Some people are missing out on income by having to stay home; others are trying to get out of the cold on public transit
🏛️ The House Jan. 6 committee releases its final report on the Capitol attack
The report comes after the panel's hearing Monday, where they recommended former President Donald Trump be prosecuted by the Department of Justice on four charges
- Amy Felegy, MPR News
 
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