MPR News PM Update

Jan. 3, 2023

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... And the fourth major winter storm since mid-November. After today's big snow and rough driving conditions in the cities and southwest Minnesota, expect a lull in snowfall into the evening hours. But a wide area of light to moderate snowfall will redevelop overnight and continue through most of Wednesday. Check out the latest on Updraft.
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New Hennepin County sheriff, attorney sworn in
Mary Moriarty took control of the office that was steered by Mike Freeman for a total of 24 years. Dawanna Witt most recently oversaw security at the county jail and courts. 
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‘Today we make history’: MN lawmakers kick off 2023 session
It's day three of the New Year and day one of the Minnesota Legislature's 2023 session. It brought a host of new faces and a political reset favoring Democrats.
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🌨️ No-travel advisories issued as another winter storm sweeps across Minnesota
All sorts of snow came to the Twin Cities and southwest Minnesota today, continuing on this evening through Thursday morning. The storm prompted school closures no-travel advisories. Fear not: Next week should be mostly uneventful, weather-wise.
⚽ 'It's been an honor': MN Aurora goalkeeper Sarah Fuller to retire from soccer
Sarah Fuller was the first player to sign with Minnesota Aurora FC, the state's first women’s pre-professional soccer team. Now she's saying goodbye to the game.
🗳️ McCarthy loses first vote for House speaker, forcing a second voting round
California GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy failed to secure the necessary votes to become speaker of the House after 19 House Republicans voted against him.
🏈 Family of Bills' Damar Hamlin thankful for outpouring of support
The 24-year-old Buffalo Bills player is still in the hospital in critical condition after collapsing with cardiac arrest during last night's game. Here's what else we know right now.
- Amy Felegy, MPR News
 
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