MPR News Update

MPR News Update, AM Edition for Dec. 2, 2016

Good morning! Minnesotans can look forward to milder weather this weekend, then the coldest air since February next week. It's a step forward that the Mall of America has hired its first black Santa Claus, but the news today also comes with a question: Is there nobody of color in Minnesota who can be Santa Claus? | Forecast

Almost 300 sex assaults reported on MN campuses in 2015 Trump voter lost her home to bank formerly run by new Treasury secretary Minnesota OKs medical pot for post-traumatic stress disorder GOP-backed groups file suit to stop Wisconsin recount St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman will not seek re-election Hennepin Co. seeking HIV-infected people in need of care Best British TV ads return to Walker for 30th year Minnesota GOP hopes to keep Trump voters in the tent Pipeline opponents end disruption after Wells Fargo promises meeting with tribal elders