MPR News PM Update

Dec. 13, 2023

Sunny Wednesday with temps from around 30 in the northeast to the low and mid 40s in the southwest. Meanwhile, northern Minnesota has been seasonably chilly. Get more on Updraft.


🎄 The holidays are coming up — and so is a contentious election year. What are your tips for navigating challenging conversations with family members on the opposite end of the political spectrum? Tell us at talk@mprnews.org
Minnesotans remember Twin Cities artist and activist Tou Ger Xiong
Colombian authorities on Wednesday were investigating the alleged kidnapping and killing of Minnesotan Tou Ger Xiong. He’s being remembered as a multifaceted community activist, motivational speaker, storyteller, comedian and rap artist.
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'Too flaggy': Fourth graders sound off on Minnesota flag finalists
Before the year is out, Minnesota will have a new state flag. The debate went to a different forum: Jason Benjamin’s fourth grade class at Burroughs Community School in Minneapolis.  
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🏛️ MN Supreme Court: Racial imbalances in schools alone don’t violate state constitution
Parents with students in the Minneapolis and St. Paul school districts claimed racial and socioeconomic segregation has led to separate but unequal education. Despite Wednesday’s decision, the issues may not be settled.
🗳️ DFL, GOP set Minnesota presidential primary ballots with multiple choices on each
Democratic President Joe Biden and former Republican President Donald Trump lead their party presidential ballots in Minnesota, but both will have plenty of company.
🔎 Minneapolis, Department of Human Rights name finalists to monitor police court settlement
The city of Minneapolis and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights have identified three finalists in the search for an independent evaluator who will monitor the city’s compliance with the court settlement reached earlier this year.
🌠 Sky Show: Geminid meteor peak could dazzle tonight
The annual Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight. And this could be one of the best viewing opportunities for Minnesota in years. Here’s a guide on where to look and what you may see tonight.
🏛️ Judge pauses Trump’s 2020 election interference case while he appeals his immunity claim
Donald Trump’s election interference case in Washington will be put on hold while the former president further pursues his claims that he is immune from prosecution, a judge ruled Wednesday.
🎁 Two beloved Christmas classics just joined the National Film Registry
Every year, the Librarian of Congress selects 25 movies to be added to the National Film Registry. This year, the list included “Home Alone” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”
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