MPR News PM Update

Nov. 29, 2023

Sunny and mild! A warmer day with highs in the 40s for southern Minnesota and in the 30s north. Plus, if you are a big fan of aurora borealis, keep an eye on the northern night sky. The northern lights may flare the next two nights. More information on Updraft.

Pro-Palestinian, Jewish groups gather at Capitol to weigh in on state's Israel investments
The state invests $116.3 million in Israel through pensions and other investments. Pro-Palestinian groups want the state to divest those funds, while Jewish groups argue against the move.
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Native American Heritage Month is ending. Here's how our Native News team celebrated
Native American Heritage Month is observed in Minnesota to recognize the land it is on, the many contributions by Native people, and the relationship between Tribes and the state. MPR’s Native News team celebrated the month by spending time in community, while sharing events with the public through social media channels.
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🚨 Man charged in fatal stabbing at Edina bus stop
A Minneapolis man has been charged with murder in a fatal stabbing at a bus stop in Edina on Nov. 22, in what the victim’s family called a “random act of violence.”
🏫 Free COVID tests headed to nation's schools
Starting in early December, about 19,000 school districts will have the chance to order free rapid COVID tests from the federal stockpile for their students, staff and others in the community.
🤖 Is AI coming to a weather forecast near you?
It’s still early in the artificial intelligence forecast process, but the skill shown so far is astounding. It’s quite possible that AI-generated weather forecasts could lead to a breakthrough in forecast speed and accuracy in the coming years.
Mediators work to extend Israel-Hamas truce as final planned hostage swap nears
U.S. and Israeli officials are in Qatar working on a new cease-fire extension. Separately, Hamas released two hostages it said were Russian citizens at the request of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
📖 Local author tracks link between film and song
Listen: Some songs can make a movie sing, and the other way around. Nate Patrin is a music writer who ties pop music and famous films together in his new book.
🏒 With new coach, Wild beat Blues 3-1 to end seven-game slide
Joel Eriksson Ek and Frederick Gaudreau scored in the first period and the Minnesota Wild ended a seven-game slide by beating St. Louis 3-1 Tuesday.
– Nicole Johnson, MPR News
 
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