MPR News PM Update

Jan. 2, 2024

Tuesday night will be chillier with lows in the single digits in northwestern Minnesota to 20s south. Expect temperatures to be just a little cooler Wednesday, mainly in the teens and 20s. Those readings are still 3 to 5 degrees above normal, believe it or not. Get more on Updraft.

After a chock-full 2023, Walz predicts a limited to-do list for lawmakers in 2024

From legalizing marijuana to protecting abortion access, DFLers passed loads of new laws last year. Gov. Tim Walz joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about what's in store for Minnesota in the new year.
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Historic wimpy winter challenges small businesses, outdoor enthusiasts

The historically warm and snow-free winter thus far across Minnesota is disheartening to skiers, snowmobilers and ice anglers. And it is taking a toll on small businesses that depend on those winter outdoor enthusiasts.
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🏛️ Roger Reinert inaugurated as next mayor of Duluth
In an interview after the event, Reinert, 53, admitted he had to work hard not to get choked up during his speech. He called becoming mayor “the culmination of a lifetime.”
Four injured in crash involving Metro Transit bus in Minneapolis
A Metro Transit bus driver and three passengers were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries Tuesday morning after a bus and car collided in northeast Minneapolis.
Patient dies after attack at St. Peter mental health facility
The Minnesota Department of Human Services says the attack happened around 1 a.m. at the north campus of the Forensic Mental Health Program.  
📈 A trusted Minnesota COVID-19 tracking source is ending
David Montgomery started his thorough tracking of COVID-19 numbers as a data reporter at MPR. Even after leaving the newsroom, he kept up his COVID tracking for more than three years.
🏒 Wild's Marc-Andre Fleury can't help but smile about his career in goal, even if he'd rather skip the fuss
Now the fourth goalie in history to appear in 1,000 games, Fleury is on the verge of another lofty milestone in his 20th season in the league. He's one win away from a tie for second place on the career wins list.
🗾 Powerful earthquakes along Japan's western coast leave dozens of people dead
Aftershocks continued to shake Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas a day after a magnitude 7.6 temblor slammed the area. Officials warned people in some areas on Tuesday to stay away from their homes because of a risk of more strong quakes.
💵 How to cut costs, pay down debt and save more money in 2024
Feeling off-track about how you've been handling your money? The new year is a great time to update your budget. Financial experts share four actions you can take to help cut costs, pay down debt and save more money.
–  Anna Haecherl and Sam Stroozas, MPR News
 
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