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Stories from October 2, 2018

Study: Not everyone with appendicitis needs surgery

In a randomized clinical trial, researchers in Finland found around 60 percent of people with appendicitis could be treated with antibiotic therapy, rather than surgery.
by Dr. Jon Hallberg

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Report: Nitrate in drinking water a costly problem for small, rural cities

Report: Nitrate in drinking water a costly problem for small, rural cities

A new report from the Environmental Working Group says nitrate pollution is hitting small, rural communities hardest, and they're the ones least able to afford the cost of treatment.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Trump mocks Ford's testimony at rally, begs crowd to 'think of your son'

Trump mocks Ford's testimony at rally, begs crowd to 'think of your son'

Backlash is building in conservative circles in reaction to the fight over the Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh. It could energize GOP voters, with midterm elections just over a month away.
by Miles Parks

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DHS watchdog: Trump administration wasn't ready for family separation

DHS watchdog: Trump administration wasn't ready for family separation

The Department of Homeland Security was unprepared to implement the Trump administration's family separation policy, according to a new report by the agency's internal watchdog.
by Joel Rose

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This is only a test: Why your cellphone will buzz Wednesday afternoon

This is only a test: Why your cellphone will buzz Wednesday afternoon

Texts stating "Presidential Alert" will be sent to some 225 million U.S. cellphones at 2:18 p.m. ET.

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Minn. Recovery Corps ramping up efforts to help those struggling with addiction

A state AmeriCorps program started just a year ago to support people in recovery from drugs and alcohol has big ambitions, aiming to deploy more than a thousand members across the state in the coming decades.
by Jon Collins

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Relatively unknown Wardlow targets Ellison in attorney general race

Relatively unknown Wardlow targets Ellison in attorney general race

Most of the attention in Minnesota's attorney general race has been on Democrat Keith Ellison. Republican Doug Wardlow is largely unknown to voters.
by Tim Pugmire

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Mother, kids missing from southern Minnesota found in Moorhead

Mother, kids missing from southern Minnesota found in Moorhead

Authorities had asked for the public's help finding Izetta Cooley, who was court-ordered to not have contact with the children but who showed up for them at the home where they were staying Saturday.
by MPR News Staff

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2019 non-group health insurance premiums plunge in Minnesota

Premium rates for individual market health insurance in Minnesota next year are lower than this year's -- substantially in some cases. Four of five insurers dropped their prices at double-digit rates.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Twins fire Molitor, eye new manager to 'grow a young team'

Twins fire Molitor, eye new manager to 'grow a young team'

Paul Molitor was fired Tuesday as Minnesota Twins manager. He's been offered a new role in the team's organization, the team said Tuesday. An afternoon press conference has been scheduled.
by The Associated Press

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Prison officer's funeral draws hundreds to Fort Snelling

Prison officer's funeral draws hundreds to Fort Snelling

Officer Joe Parise died last week after responding to an assault by an inmate on another officer and then suffering a "medical emergency" while on duty.
by Tim Nelson

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Judge stays civil suit in Ruszczyk shooting

Judge stays civil suit in Ruszczyk shooting

The shooting victim's father had sought to pursue his civil suit even as the criminal trial of former Minneapolis officer Mohamed Noor was pending.
by Riham Feshir

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CHVRCHES to play two sold out shows at the Palace

The Glasgow-based synth pop band CHVRCHES will be playing two sold out shows Tuesday and Wednesday nights at the Palace Theater in downtown St. Paul.
by Cathy Wurzer

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'X' is new gender choice on Minnesota driver's licenses

Officials describe the third gender option for the new Real ID standard as "non-binary gender," adding the change is in line with other self-reported descriptions, such as weight, height and eye color.
by Tim Nelson

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Poll: Half of young Americans see better financial future

Poll: Half of young Americans see better financial future

About half of young Americans expect to be financially better off than their parents, according to a new poll, a sign that the dream of upward mobility is alive but somewhat tempered.
by Associated Press

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DFL still seeking law enforcement review of Ellison allegation

The Minneapolis City Attorney's Office said no, citing a potential conflict of interest. The Dakota County Attorney's Office said maybe, but only if a formal complaint against Ellison is submitted. No complaint has been filed.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Hastings officer kills stabbing suspect; BCA investigating

Hastings officer kills stabbing suspect; BCA investigating

Hastings police found the suspect walking on a street Monday night and confronted him. At one point, one of the officers fired at the suspect, who died at the scene, state investigators said Tuesday.
by Tim Nelson

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In Vermont, Keillor finds onetime fans not ready to forgive

Garrison Keillor will remain persona non grata in Vermont after a book festival where he was scheduled to appear pulled the plug on a fundraiser.
by Bob Collins

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Gustavus conference focuses on future of soil in sustaining life

Gustavus conference focuses on future of soil in sustaining life

Organizers say there's been a lot of interest in this year's Nobel Conference, with more than 3,000 people registered and thousands more expected to watch the sessions online.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Democrats question Kavanaugh's credibility, temperament

Democrats question Kavanaugh's credibility, temperament

Chuck Schumer said that Brett Kavanaugh seemed willing during the Judiciary Committee hearing last week to "mislead senators about everything from the momentous to the mundane" to ensure his ascension to the high court.
by The Associated Press

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Married women may be moving away from the GOP

Married women may be moving away from the GOP

The marriage gap has been a staple of American politics. For decades, married women have voted more Republican than unmarried women. But there's some signs that dynamic may be shifting.
by Asma Khalid

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Scientists from U.S., Canada, France split Nobel Prize in Physics for laser work

Scientists from U.S., Canada, France split Nobel Prize in Physics for laser work

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences says American Arthur Ashkin has won half the prize, while Gerard Mourou of France and Donna Strickland of Canada share the remainder.

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Marine Corps veteran's family wants VA to learn from his suicide

Marine Corps veteran's family wants VA to learn from his suicide

After a federal inquiry found a communications breakdown at the Minneapolis VA around the treatment of a Marine Corps veteran, his family hopes something can be learned from his suicide.
by John Enger

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Duluth fights a system that protects bad cops

Duluth is learning what other cities have learned in recent years: it's really hard to fire people who shouldn't be cops. Even when cities fire the cops, an arbitrator usually reinstates them.
by Bob Collins

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Gender-reveal party accident leaves border agent bearing guilt for wildfire

Gender-reveal party accident leaves border agent bearing guilt for wildfire

What to expect when you're expecting? Probably not a 47,000-acre blaze. But that's what Dennis Dickey got after he fired at a target meant to explode in blue or pink. Now, he has pleaded guilty.
by Colin Dwyer

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First Mauer, now Rosen. Minnesota loses another legend

First Mauer, now Rosen. Minnesota loses another legend

Mark Rosen, the dean of TV broadcasting in the Twin Cities, is retiring after 50 years, WCCO has announced. That's 50 years with one employer.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News – 10/2/18

Here are the stories, topics, and guests you'll hear today on MPR News.
by Bob Collins

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Stormy Daniels offers 'Full Disclosure' on her own terms

Stormy Daniels offers 'Full Disclosure' on her own terms

In her memoir, the porn star lures readers with salacious details of her alleged time with President Trump, then insists that those "two to three minutes" are the least interesting part of her life.
by Annalisa Quinn

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'The Fifth Risk' paints a portrait of a government led by the uninterested

'The Fifth Risk' paints a portrait of a government led by the uninterested

Michael Lewis' fascinating new book argues that Donald Trump was utterly unprepared to lead the some 2 million federal employees -- and that his appointees are often hostile to the agencies they lead.

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Walter Mondale and Josie Johnson on civil rights in America

Walter Mondale and Josie Johnson on civil rights in America

Local civil rights legend Josie Johnson and former Vice President Walter Mondale discuss the ongoing struggle for voting rights, fair housing, and civil rights.

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Indonesian tsunami: Death toll hits 1,200; survivors desperate for aid

Indonesian tsunami: Death toll hits 1,200; survivors desperate for aid

Relief agencies are having trouble reaching stricken areas, setting off looting of stores and aid supplies. The death toll from the tsunami and quake could rise further, officials warn
by Bill Chappell

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