MPR News UpdateAM edition
Good morning! Who's in the mood for a warmup? Highs in the mid-40s -- maybe even 50 -- today. And sunny! So it's no surprise that Minnesota is home to a wealth of musical talent. Each month, Minnesota artists rack up millions of streams on Spotify -- but which artists are people listening to the most? No. 1 isn't Prince. | What's on MPR News today?  | Forecast
Minnesota's private colleges opening up to community college students
As the cost of a post-secondary education has grown, some students have found other avenues to a bachelor's degree without taking on large-scale debt. | Minnesota colleges team up to give students cheaper path to 4-year degrees
Wildfire death toll rises as search for missing continues

Authorities reported six more fatalities from the Northern California blaze, bringing the total number of dead so far to 48. Meanwhile, firefighters made progress against a massive blaze that has killed two people and destroyed over 400 structures in Southern California.

AP sources: Trump mulling a wide-ranging shakeup

President Trump has soured on Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and White House chief of staff John Kelly. And other changes are afoot, as Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke are being discussed for replacement.

Overheating machines complicate Florida's recount battle

A new problem complicated Florida's ongoing recount battle as lawyers headed back to court on Wednesday: Palm Beach County's tallying machines have overheated, causing mismatched results with the recount of 174,000 early voting ballots.

For Minnesota tribes, climate adaptation focuses on culturally significant species
One of the perspectives highlighted at the annual Minnesota Climate Adaptation Conference, taking place Wednesday at the University of Minnesota, is that of the Native American communities that have been adapting to Minnesota's climate for centuries. | Climate change threatens Midwest's wild rice
Yes, it's almost decision time for 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls

Dozens of Democrats are preparing to run for president in 2020. Advisers to some say that the Thanksgiving holiday next week begins a short window for potential candidates to make decisions.

Gov-elect Walz talks pot with Ventura

Gov.-elect Tim Walz is meeting with past Minnesota governors as he gets ready to assume the role. On Tuesday, Jesse Ventura came by to make the case for marijuana legalization.

Town of Cook's only grocery burns, but owners vow to rebuild

The loss of Zup's comes at a bad time for local groceries and communities they serve.
FBI report shows 17 percent spike in hate crimes in 2017

The annual report shows there were more than 7,100 reported hate crimes last year. There were increases in attacks motivated by racial bias, religious bias and because of a victim's sexual orientation.
Watch the Leonid meteor shower this weekend
Hopefully you don't have anything planned between midnight Saturday and 3 a.m. Sunday because with a clear calendar and clear skies you should be able to catch a glimpse of a few meteors. 
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