Minnesota Now: Nov. 14, 2024
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President-elect Donald Trump is quickly nominating members of his cabinet. Minnesota U.S. Sen. Tina Smith talks about her role in confirming those nominees. We learn how a father who lost his son in a bike accident is advocating for safer streets in the Twin Cities metro area. The deadline for Hennepin County jail to reduce their inmate population was Thursday at noon. We have an update on if they complied with that order. And this chilly weather makes many want to cozy up with a good book. Don’t know where to start? We have some tips. Plus community leaders are bringing two historic neighborhoods in St. Paul together for what they’re calling “Frondo.” Yep, that's a mix of Frogtown and Rondo. Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Hello” by Babes in Toyland and our Song of the Day was “Any Colour You Like” by Sugar Lads.
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