Stories from November 16, 2024

Winds continue Saturday night; sunshine expected Sunday
A breezy Saturday will give way to a gusty Saturday evening, with winds continuing from the south-southeast, gusting over 25 mph. Overnight temperatures will be unusually mild, hovering around the typical daytime highs for this time of year.
A derogatory term for Native women will be removed from place names across California
The word "squaw" was declared derogatory by the Department of Interior in 2021. Since then, hundreds of geographic features have been renamed with input from local tribes and Indigenous communities.
Edwards, Timberwolves beat Kings 130-126 in OT despite franchise-record 60 points from De'Aaron Fox
Anthony Edwards had 36 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the short-handed Sacramento Kings 130-126 in overtime despite a franchise-record 60 points from De’Aaron Fox.
McDonald’s is investing $100 million to bring customers back after E. coli outbreak
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said that slivered onions on the Quarter Pounders were the likely source of the E. coli. Taylor Farms in California recalled onions potentially linked to the outbreak.
Indigenous stories to be featured in film festival, celebrating culture and community
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Twin Cities Film Fest will host MNmicro Film Festival: Indigenous. The six featured films center on Indigenous stories and voices.
Jake Paul beats 58-year-old Mike Tyson in a much-hyped Netflix boxing match
Jake Paul won a unanimous decision over Mike Tyson as the hits didn't match the hype in a fight between a young YouTuber-turned-boxer and the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion.
Women stock up on abortion pills and Plan B, fearing new restrictions under Trump
Telehealth providers say requests for the pills have spiked since the election. Patients and doctors worry what a Trump presidency could mean for medical abortion and emergency contraception.
Photos: We saw you Rock Your Mocs!
Fond du Lac Band tribal citizen and artist Wendy Savage shares her inspiration for her moccasin-making in honor of “Rock Your Mocs” week. Several Indigenous community members also share photos and reflections about their moccasins.