MPR News Update

MPR News Update for Dec. 22, 2015

"This is the time of year when the small mysteries of winter can occupy us for literally minutes at a time," writes blogger Bob Collins on NewsCut. The Nokasippi River in Brainerd, Minn., is currently home to this amazing ice disk.

Norovirus strain hits Minnesota, 20 outbreaks reported St. Paul teacher attacked by student says violence should not be tolerated How did Santa get hooked on cookies and milk? Mpls.-Rochester rail plans find no love in rural SE Minnesota The best children's books to give this year How to wrap presents like a pro Court hearing provides no decision on Black Lives Matter mall protest