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Greetings Minneapolis! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What led to a life-threatening crash in north Minneapolis?
  • How police tracked down the teen suspect in the bus shooting
  • Why are Twin Cities neighbors panning for gold in the Mississippi?

Also on today's calendar: A Grand Ole Opry Christmas and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Drizzle; watch for ice early, with a high of 36 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Friday: A thick cloud cover, temps: high: 39, low: 33.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 46 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. Man hospitalized after crashing into tree in north Minneapolis (kstp.com) — A driver suffered life-threatening injuries Wednesday morning after crashing into a tree near Washburn and 43rd Avenue North in north Minneapolis, where officers found him unconscious and trapped in his vehicle. Minneapolis police are also investigating reports that the same car was involved in a prior hit-and-run about 30 minutes earlier near 40th and Girard Avenues North, and are still working to determine what led to the crash.
   

2. Teen arrested in connection with shooting that injured 3 aboard Metro Transit bus (kstp.com) — A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with last week’s shooting that injured three people aboard a Metro Transit bus in north Minneapolis near North 36th and Penn avenues. Two victims remain hospitalized in stable condition, but all are expected to survive. Metro Transit Police say surveillance video helped track the suspect and stress that rider safety remains their top priority.
   

3. There's gold in that there river, say Minnesota treasure hunters (factpatrol.com) — If you’ve spotted people crouched by the Mississippi in Minneapolis, they might be hobby prospectors chasing tiny flecks of glacial gold rather than riches. Local hunters, including a Minneapolis retiree and a popular YouTuber, say the real payoff isn’t money but the thrill of finding specks of treasure in our own backyard.
   

4. Archbishop Hebda celebrates Christmas Eve Mass at overflowing Basilica (thecatholicspirit.com) — Christmas Eve Mass at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis drew a packed crowd as Archbishop Bernard Hebda celebrated and shared a homily focused on welcoming others and seeing Christ in neighbors who are struggling. He recalled a childhood story of hosting a late-night family in need and urged Minneapolis worshippers to open their doors and hearts, regardless of background or religion.
   

5. D.C. Memo: Congress joins flood of federal probes into Minnesota (minnpost.com) — Minnesota is facing a wave of federal fraud investigations that Gov. Tim Walz calls a coordinated political attack, while he touts new oversight steps to curb abuse. For Minneapolis residents, the memo highlights how Trump-era immigration crackdowns like “Operation Metro Surge” are prompting city leaders in Minneapolis and St. Paul to tighten rules on when local police work with federal agents.
   

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