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MPR News/Star Tribune poll: Most Minnesotans open to refugees

Minnesotans support refugee resettlement in their communities by a wide margin, according to a new MPR News/Star Tribune Minnesota Poll.
  • Walz performance56 percent give governor thumbs up
  • Trump's job44 percent of Minnesotans approve
  • More poll resultsKlobuchar has edge in primary
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar speaks.

Debate takeaways: Bernie bruised but not broken

Everyone ganged up on Bernie Sanders during the latest Democratic presidential debate. But Mike Bloomberg didn't get away unscathed. Elizabeth Warren struggled to differentiate herself from Sanders. And moderate Democrats still can't seem to agree on a strategy to slow the front-runner's momentum.
  • Live blog and analysisThe Democratic debate
Workers disinfect subway trains against coronavirus in Tehran, Iran.

Walz, health officials: Minnesota ready to fight virus but people should brace for outbreak

As the new coronavirus has spread in Iran and parts of Europe, Minnesota health officials say it's only a matter of time before the state sees its first confirmed case. Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is prepared to deal with COVID-19.
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Firefighters outside a fire that destroyed several buildings in Alexandria

Fire destroys 4 buildings in downtown Alexandria

“People that work in these buildings are totally devastated. They don't know what to do,” one downtown merchant said. No injuries were reported. The fire remains under investigation.
Minnesota Housing Commissioner Jennifer Ho

Report: Minnesota’s progress on housing is mixed

The encouraging signs include a rise in home and apartment construction and a reduction in renter evictions. But homelessness rose last year and racial disparities in homeownership persist. The trends have been noted previously by other organizations.
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Hockey coach moved from job to job, despite sex allegations

A former U of M hockey player said he was disappointed to find out that one of his old coaches was still coaching, despite allegations of sexual abuse. Former assistant coach Thomas “Chico” Adrahtas left Minnesota after the 1984-1985 season, after junior defenseman Tony Kellin told the athletic director about alleged abuse of other players.
Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Bob Chapek

Disney CEO Bob Iger steps down in surprise announcement

Disney CEO Bob Iger is stepping down immediately. The surprise announcement Tuesday makes Iger executive chairman, a role he'll keep through the end of his contract at the end of 2021.
New inmates with a mental illness arrive daily in the Los Angeles County jail system. It now holds more than 5,000 inmates with a mental illness who've had run-ins with the law.

America's mental health crisis hidden behind bars

Overcrowding, understaffing and poor treatment for inmates with mental health issues held in Los Angeles jails underscore growing failures in America's mental health and justice systems.
Post-It notes vs. Minnesota State Fair

Minnesota Made Matchup: Post-It Notes vs. Minnesota State Fair

We are now in the semi-finals of the Minnesota Made Matchup. The North Shore topped state parks in the close competition. Now which of these points of Minnesota pride will join it in the final round?
A woman talks at a press conference at the State Capitol

'Momma on a mission' backs Walz's call for farm safety money

Gov. Tim Walz has proposed more funding to reduce farm accidents by reimbursing farmers who retrofit their tractors and grain bins with safety equipment. He was joined at a news conference by Michele Gran, the mother of Landon Gran, who was 18 when he died in a grain bin accident last August.
  • They invented way to rescue people from grain bin accidentsNow they’re trying to prevent them
Oregon Ducks guard Sabrina Ionescu (center) celebrates with teammates after setting a triple-double milestone against Stanford on Monday in Palo Alto, Calif.

Sabrina Ionescu sets NCAA record — hours after speaking at Bryant memorial

The Oregon star spoke with deep respect for Gianna's game. "She had a fadeaway better than mine," she said. "If I represented the present of the women's game, Gigi was the future, and Kobe knew it."
An envelope containing a 2018 census letter

Advocacy group asks two-year college students to fill out Census forms

The outreach campaign comes as a recent Pew Research Center survey showed people under 30 are least likely to say they plan to participate in the Census.
  • Help wantedFeds seek thousands of census takers in Minnesota
  • UndercountedNative American leaders work to overcome community mistrust of census
Fargo opens Sandbag Central

Fargo to begin filling sandbags in case of Red River flood

A city building dubbed Sandbag Central will soon be open for business as Fargo leaders prepare for spring flooding along the Red River.
  • This springTop-five flood possible for the Red River
President Trump speaks Tuesday with business leaders in New Delhi, India.

Trump says Sotomayor, Ginsburg should recuse themselves from cases involving him

The president's remarks came in apparent reference to a dissent by Justice Sotomayor who wrote that the government had claimed "one emergency after another" to seek an "unprecedented number of" stays.
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Egypt state TV: Ex-President Mubarak has died at 91

Hosni Mubarak, who was in power for almost three decades, was forced to resign on Feb. 11, 2011, after 18 days of protests around the country.
A news stand shows publications with fake headlines.

How to vet a news source

With more news outlets than ever online, it’s crucial to evaluate the source of information before taking it into consideration. Here are five questions to test a news site’s credibility.
  • ToolkitTips to fight disinformation
  • Disinformation 2020Can You Believe It?
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U of M investigating ex-hockey assistant sex allegations

The University of Minnesota is investigating allegations that a former men's hockey assistant sexually abused players more than 30 years ago. Athletic director Mark Coyle sent a letter to members of the 1984-85 hockey team after The Athletic sports website reported the allegations against former assistant Thomas “Chico” Adrahtas.
Man standing in white shirt, hands clasped in front of tan brick wall.

Freeman says he's still waiting for new evidence to reconsider Myon Burrell case

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said Monday the man convicted of fatally shooting an 11-year-old girl while aiming at a gang rival in 2002 should remain in prison.
  • InvestigationIn Klobuchar's past, questions linger about a teen jailed for life
  • KlobucharNot aware of questionable evidence in teen's case
A man speaks into a microphone at a podium.

U.S. appeals court upholds Trump rules involving abortions

The rules ban taxpayer-funded clinics from making abortion referrals and prohibit clinics that receive federal money from sharing office space with abortion providers — a rule critics said would force many to find new locations, undergo expensive remodels or shut down.
Police officers block the access to Schiavonia hospital.

Minnesota experts: It’s time families plan for COVID-19 outbreak

People should consider whether they have enough food at home and who will care for a sick family member, infectious disease experts in Minnesota say.
  • Don't drink bleach4 myths about coronavirus and how to spot them
  • By coronavirus outbreakSome U.S. farmers boxed in
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