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Stories from October 4, 2018

Photos: Trump rallies for GOP in Rochester

Photos: Trump rallies for GOP in Rochester

Thousands of people poured into Rochester to hear President Trump's speech on Thursday, Oct. 4 as others protested outside.
by MPR News Staff

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'We believe survivors': Demonstrators throng Capitol Hill to protest Kavanaugh

'We believe survivors': Demonstrators throng Capitol Hill to protest Kavanaugh

They came from as far as Alaska to march on the Supreme Court and a Senate office building. As Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation vote looms, the protesters lobbied the few remaining undecided senators.
by Colin Dwyer

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GOP looking more confident on Kavanaugh after FBI report

GOP looking more confident on Kavanaugh after FBI report

A high-stakes partisan row broke out Thursday over a confidential FBI report about allegations that Brett Kavanaugh sexually abused women three decades ago.

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Meet the 2018 MacArthur Foundation 'genius' grant winners

Meet the 2018 MacArthur Foundation 'genius' grant winners

From engineering to economics, from painting to planetary science, the range of this year's class is vast. But the MacArthur Foundation expects them all to do big things with their newfound $625,000.
by Colin Dwyer

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Twin Cities Marathon 2018: Everything you need to know

Twin Cities Marathon 2018: Everything you need to know

Here's your guide to street closures, weekend events, fast facts and do's and don'ts for Sunday's Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon.
by Chris Graves

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Opponents of Enbridge oil pipeline protest in Minneapolis

Opponents of Enbridge oil pipeline protest in Minneapolis

Opponents have protested in downtown Minneapolis against Enbridge Energy's plan to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota.
by Associated Press

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Meredith Monk lifts up the emotional power of voice

Meredith Monk lifts up the emotional power of voice

In performance at the Walker, the singer-dancer-composer will explore the 'mystery and beauty' of the original primal instrument.
by Euan Kerr

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Photo gallery: Fall color arrives in northern Minnesota

Photo gallery: Fall color arrives in northern Minnesota

The fall colors are starting to spread farther south in Minnesota. If you can't make it up north this weekend, check out some of our great photos.
by Andrew Krueger

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Heitkamp says no to Kavanaugh, citing temperament

Heitkamp says no to Kavanaugh, citing temperament

It's going to be a "no" vote on Brett Kavanaugh from North Dakota's Heidi Heitkamp, one of the few Democratic senators who'd been undecided on the Supreme Court nominee.
by Associated Press

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50 shades of 'Hey!' Minnesota's best places for weekend fall color

50 shades of 'Hey!' Minnesota's best places for weekend fall color

Northwestern and north-central Minnesota are peaking out, leaf-wise, this weekend, and the beauty is rapidly moving south. Check out the most recent Department of Natural Resources color finder map.
by MPR News Staff

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Building strength and resilience after a sexual assault: What works?

Building strength and resilience after a sexual assault: What works?

Sexual assault is still a highly stigmatized form of trauma, and that can complicate recovery for years, psychologists find. PTSD, depression and anxiety aren't unusual, but treatment can help.
by April Fulton

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Lawmakers get a private briefing on prison safety needs

Lawmakers get a private briefing on prison safety needs

The head of the Department of Corrections met with a small group of lawmakers and Dayton administration officials Wednesday to outline budget needs for increased staffing and security.
by Tim Nelson

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Counter Stories: Trump's proposed immigration rule and the Kavanaugh hearings

Counter Stories: Trump's proposed immigration rule and the Kavanaugh hearings

How is the Trump administration's proposed new immigration rule affecting immigrants in Minnesota? And what do last week's Senate hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh mean for women and people of color in America?
by Julie Siple and Jonathan Blakley

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Juan Romero, RFK’s final handshake, dead

Juan Romero, RFK’s final handshake, dead

It was only recently that Juan Romero finally began to let go of the memories from a night in June 1968. It was only recently that he began to celebrate his birthday again, because it fell on the same month as the time he got to see Robert F. Kennedy close up.
by Bob Collins

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Poll: Amid Kavanaugh confirmation battle, Democratic enthusiasm edge evaporates

Poll: Amid Kavanaugh confirmation battle, Democratic enthusiasm edge evaporates

A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds that amid the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation battle, the share of Republicans saying the 2018 midterms are "very important" has spiked.

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1,000 Words: The media goes to a political rally

Let's check in on how the media is faring at the big Trump rally in Rochester.
by Bob Collins

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Who talked to the FBI in the Kavanaugh case -- and who didn't?

Who talked to the FBI in the Kavanaugh case -- and who didn't?

The FBI spoke with nine people as it looked into sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. He and Christine Blasey Ford apparently weren't among them.
by Ryan Lucas

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In latest staging, 'Girl from the North Country' brings Minnesota to New York

The musical "Girl From the North Country" opened at the Public Theater in New York this week to rave reviews. The show uses Bob Dylan's songs to tell the story of the desperate tenants of a boardinghouse in Duluth as they cope with winter during the Great Depression.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Conservation groups suing state over use of environment fund

A coalition of eight conservation groups has served notice that they plan to sue the state of Minnesota for using the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund to finance infrastructure projects.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Mother, 2 children killed in northwestern Minnesota crash

The Marshall County Sheriff's Office says two vehicles collided north of Thief River Falls Wednesday afternoon. The mother and children were thrown from their vehicle and died at the scene.

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A death in the family, a wrong number, and the meeting of two cultures

A death in the family, a wrong number, and the meeting of two cultures

Leena Ali had never heard of people celebrating a life after death, only sad funerals, apparently. Then she got a text to attend a celebration for someone she didn't know.
by Bob Collins

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Probes of Trump taxes carry potential for millions in fines

Probes of Trump taxes carry potential for millions in fines

The statute of limitations for bringing criminal charges has long run out, but civil cases have no such limits, and the financial penalties could be staggering.
by The Associated Press

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FAA bill may provide relief to air travelers in cramped seats

FAA bill may provide relief to air travelers in cramped seats

The U.S. Senate passed a bill Wednesday reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration. The bill has a number of provisions that would make flying more comfortable for travelers.
by David Schaper

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Federal judge blocks Trump from removing immigrants from 4 countries

Federal judge blocks Trump from removing immigrants from 4 countries

The administration's effort to eliminate protections for more than 300,000 immigrants from four impoverished countries is halted for now.

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GOP, Dems battle over secret FBI report on Kavanaugh

GOP, Dems battle over secret FBI report on Kavanaugh

A high-stakes partisan row quickly broke out Thursday over a confidential FBI report about allegations that Brett Kavanaugh sexually abused women three decades ago, with Republicans claiming investigators found "no hint of misconduct" and Democrats accusing the White House of slapping crippling constraints on the probe.
by The Associated Press

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There’s money in moose turds

Mary Winchenbach gets excited when she sees 'a moose take a turd.' Who doesn't, Mary?
by Bob Collins

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Snow north, rain south Thursday night; Wednesday’s rare humidity

Snow north, rain south Thursday night; Wednesday’s rare humidity

Rain showers are expected to move into west-central and southwestern Minnesota late Thursday afternoon, then spread northeastward this Thursday evening.
by Ron Trenda

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Competitive 1st District race is backdrop to Trump visit

Competitive 1st District race is backdrop to Trump visit

When President Trump arrives in Rochester Thursday evening, he'll be landing in the middle of one of the most competitive congressional races in the country.
by Catharine Richert

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Life of law and politics shaped GOP governor hopeful Johnson

Life of law and politics shaped GOP governor hopeful Johnson

Jeff Johnson spent years as a mediator and trainer of lawyers before diving into politics. He believes those skills, including a legal bout with the Grim Reaper, will serve him well if he's elected Minnesota's next governor.
by Briana Bierschbach and Brian Bakst

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Minn. deputy demoted after racist tweets sues to get his job back

“It’ll probably be gone in six months on crack cocaine,” Rice County deputy Tom McBroom tweeted after hearing that the woman who was with Philando Castile, the man shot to death by a St. Anthony police officer, received an $800,000 settlement.
by Bob Collins

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To be down and out in Detroit Lakes

To be down and out in Detroit Lakes

Jeremy Scott and Lori Rogers had nothing but their dog under the Highway 10 overpass. They'd been left nearby by 'fellow travelers' and were trying to figure out a way to get out of the cold before winter sets in. Time is running out.
by Bob Collins

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7 law enforcement officers shot, 1 killed in South Carolina

7 law enforcement officers shot, 1 killed in South Carolina

The incident began around 4 p.m. just outside the city of Florence as deputies tried to serve a search warrant. Authorities say a suspect is in custody.
by Sasha Ingber

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What’s on MPR News – 10/4/18

What’s on MPR News – 10/4/18

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

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Intelligence Squared debate: Trump and US national security

Intelligence Squared debate: Trump and US national security

Several debate motions on key issues: the role of international institutions such as NATO and the UN, and the threats from Iran, Russia, and rogue states.

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Dessa describes 'My Own Devices'

Dessa describes 'My Own Devices'

The Minnesota musician describes why it was time to put her story in print instead of in an album.
by Kerri Miller

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Senate to get FBI report on Kavanaugh, setting up finale in confirmation drama

Senate to get FBI report on Kavanaugh, setting up finale in confirmation drama

Senators are expected to be able to review a supplemental investigation into Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh after sexual misconduct allegations surfaced against him. He denies any wrongdoing.
by Scott Detrow and Kelsey Snell

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Police won't investigate Ellison for abuse; cite conflict

Police won't investigate Ellison for abuse; cite conflict

The Minneapolis Police Department said Wednesday that it won't investigate domestic abuse allegations against Rep. Keith Ellison due to a conflict of interest.
by The Associated Press

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