Franken drops 633 challenges; more ballot problems found
Democrat Al Franken's campaign is withdrawing some of the ballots it has challenged during Minnesota's U.S. Senate recount. Meanwhile, there were more vote discrepancies today.
State officials predict 'historic' budget deficit
Minnesota finance officials announce Thursday the size of state budget deficit looming on the horizon. Recent predictions say the shortfall could surpass $4 billion.
Origins of Christmas music
Philip Brunelle sings the praises of early Christmas music and even the sillier songs we hear at this time of year. And he talks about how holiday music has changed over the years. You'll hear VocalEssence's Ensemble Singers perform Christmas songs, old and new, in MPR's Maud Moon Weyerhauser studio.