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Good morning! Brrr -- colder than usual through Wednesday, with highs near 20. Snow possible later this week. At least we're not getting pounded by the storm moving through the rest of the Midwest this week? Maybe? I'm a little sad we're missing out. Hash brown, cellphone, which is it? A Connecticut man who was pulled over says he was eating his hash brown, not talking on his phone. Police tell a different story. | What's on MPR News today? | Forecast
Microbes in the crop rows: Soil's secrets may yield a new ag revolution
A U of M scientist is leading an international effort that explores the next frontier of science: Soil microbes. Her research could fundamentally change the way farmers grow the food we eat. | Farmers in southern Minnesota test soil health with buried undies
Vehicle crashes through gate at governor's mansion

It wasn't clear if the crash was an accident or intentional, but State Patrol spokesperson Gordon Shank said in a statement that the driver was arrested at the scene and did not get onto the grounds of the governor's mansion.

Mexico to up security at border after migrants try to cross

Mexico's Interior Ministry said it would immediately deport those who tried to "violently" enter the U.S. from Tijuana.

Minnesota officials call for federal help to combat fatal deer disease

Minnesota wildlife officials and U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar are urging Congress to allocate more funding toward monitoring chronic wasting disease in the deer population. | Experts worry fatal brain disease could threaten Minnesota's $1B deer-hunting industry

Klobuchar 'still thinking about' running for president in 2020

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she is "still thinking about" running for president in 2020.

Snowstorm batters parts of Midwest, 100s of flights canceled

A wintry storm is battering much of the Midwest early Monday, bringing blizzard-like conditions that have grounded hundreds of flights and closed major highways at the end of the Thanksgiving weekend.

Hit the mall or buy online? Holiday shopping strategies vary widely
Shoppers are expected to open their wallets wide this holiday season. While some will hit stores early to avoid crowds, others plan to wait until the last minute to score big deals. Some Minnesotans are giving experiences instead of material gifts, while others plan to make charitable donations instead. 
Cousins, Vikings pass by Packers 24-17

Kirk Cousins bounced back from his worst game of the season with 342 passing yards and three touchdowns without a fumble or an interception, and the Vikings overcame some early gaffes to outlast the depleted Packers.

Anxiety abounds at NASA as Mars landing day arrives

The InSight lander is aiming for an afternoon touchdown. Although an old pro at this, NASA last attempted a landing at Mars six years ago.

Dictionary.com chooses 'misinformation' as word of the year

Dictionary.com linguist Jane Solomon said debate over lies and truth-telling has been prominent in U.S. politics and throughout the world in 2018. | 'Single-use' is the word of the year, Collins Dictionary says | Oxford Dictionaries picks 'toxic'

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