Stories from December 14, 2024

Wintry mix coming to an end; warming trend through Monday
Our wintry mix of sleet, freezing rain, and snow will come to an end Saturday night as the system moves eastward. Meanwhile, warm air will continue to flow in, with temperatures rising into the mid-30s by Sunday and lasting into Monday.
ABC agrees to give $15 million to Trump's presidential library to settle lawsuit
ABC News agreed to pay $15 million to Trump's presidential library to settle a lawsuit over George Stephanopoulos' inaccurate on-air assertion that Trump was found liable for raping E. Jean Carroll.
Kirill Kaprizov scores twice to lead the Wild past the Flyers 4-1
Kirill Kaprizov scored twice to reach 20 goals for the season as the Minnesota Wild beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1. Matt Boldy and Marco Rossi also scored, and Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 20 of 21 shots he faced as the Wild — at least temporarily — took the league lead in points with 44.
UK hockey team retires Adam Johnson's No. 47 to honor Minnesotan who died after neck cut
Adam Johnson made as big an impression off the ice as he did on it for the Nottingham Panthers. The U.K. hockey team officially retired Johnson’s No. 47 jersey on Saturday in tribute to the Minnesotan who died after his neck was cut by an opponent’s skate.
On the road to Damascus from Lebanon, Syrians express hope and worry of what's next
The road to Damascus tells the story of a new Syria emerging from 54 years of authoritarian rule by one family, the Assads. Today's Syria is no longer theirs.
Former Manhattan prosecutor to represent suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO
The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has added a prominent defense lawyer to his legal team as Manhattan prosecutors work to return him from Pennsylvania to face a murder charge.
Former Viking Randy Moss reveals cancer diagnosis, 6-hour surgery
Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss says he is being treated for cancer and is recovering from major surgery. In an appearance on Instagram Live on Friday, Moss introduced himself as a cancer survivor and thanked his “prayer warriors” for their support. 
Timberwolves beat Lakers 97-87, picking up fifth win in last six games
Anthony Edwards scored 23 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Lakers 97-87. Julius Randle added 21 points and Jaden McDaniels scored 18 for Minnesota, which won for the fifth time in six games.
Icy, wintry mix to start the weekend; warming temperatures for Sunday
A wintry mix of sleet, freezing rain, and snow will create slippery travel conditions this Saturday. Warmer air will bring above-average temperatures on Sunday and into the start of the work week.
If you have travel plans across southern or central Minnesota late tonight or tomorrow -- keep a close eye on weather and road conditions. And Hennepin County commissioners yesterday approved a $3.1 billion dollar budget for 2025. The budget includes a 5.5 percent property tax levy increase.