Stories from November 28, 2024

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit
Putin said his military may use another of its new hypersonic missiles to target government or official buildings in Kyiv, in response to Ukraine's continued use of American and British weapons.
Photos: Thousands brave Thanksgiving cold to run and walk Turkey Day 5K
Amid one of the coldest Thanksgiving days of the past decade, thousands of runners flocked to downtown Minneapolis on Thursday for the annual Turkey Day 5K, the largest Thanksgiving race in the Twin Cities.
Israel and Hezbollah have a cease-fire agreement. Here's what it says
The cease-fire agreement between Hezbollah and Israel brokered by the United States and France was characterized by President Biden as an attempt to deliver a "permanent cessation of hostilities."
Anthony Edwards calls his struggling Timberwolves 'soft' and 'just a bunch of little kids'
In his four-plus NBA seasons, Anthony Edwards has never been afraid to speak his mind. But the Minnesota Timberwolves star was particularly candid in a profanity-laced explanation of his team’s recent struggles following a 115-104 loss to the Sacramento Kings.
Why retailers still see Black Friday as the high point of the holiday shopping season
Department stores, shopping malls and merchants see the day after Thanksgiving as a way to energize shoppers and get them into physical stores. Mall of America, for instance, is giving the first 200 people in line at the center's north entrance a $25 gift card.
Dementia research and support to continue in Minnesota after Congress passes legislation
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar spoke at a senior living facility in Minneapolis about legislation that was passed last week reauthorizing a 2018 act that provides research, education and support for those facing Alzheimer’s and dementia and their caregivers. 
Thanksgiving recipes from Minnesota’s best culinary minds
For Thanksgiving this year, we asked some of Minnesota’s best culinary minds — many of them regulars on Appetites — to share what they’re thankful for this year and some dishes you can add to your Thanksgiving menu.
Minnesota DNR to offer free admission to state parks on Friday after Thanksgiving
The DNR is in its 11th year of offering free entry. According to Sara Berhow, who is with the Parks and Trails division, the day started as an alternative to Black Friday shopping. 
Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks
Among those targeted were New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, Trump's pick to serve as ambassador to the United Nations, and Matt Gaetz, Trump's initial pick to serve as attorney general.