Stories from October 7, 2018

October 7, 2018 6:45 PM

Vikings hold off Eagles in NFC title game rematch

Kirk Cousins threw for 301 yards and one touchdown, Linval Joseph returned a fumble 64 yards for a score and the Minnesota Vikings beat the Philadelphia Eagles 23-21 Sunday in a rematch of last season's NFC championship game.

by Associated Press

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October 7, 2018 6:40 PM

Tropical storm takes aim at Florida Panhandle

Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Sunday warned that a tropical storm headed for the Florida Panhandle could become a Category 2 hurricane with winds up to 100 miles per hour by the time it makes landfall in the middle of the week.

by Associated Press

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October 7, 2018 5:30 PM

A new law for Scotland: Nobody puts Shetland in a box

Because of its remote location, cartographers have long taken the same approach to representing the Scottish archipelago on maps: they draw a box around it, and put that box wherever it fits.

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October 7, 2018 5:15 PM

First-of-its-kind health conference starts Monday in Minneapolis

Organizers of the three-day MANOVA Global Summit expect to attract about 900 attendees, primarily from the region's health care sector.

by Laura Yuen

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October 7, 2018 4:40 PM

After three runner-up finishes, Barno finally wins Twin Cities Marathon

After finishing as runner-up the past three years, Elisha Barno broke through and won the men's title with a time of 2 hours, 11 minutes, 58 seconds. Sinke Biyadgilgn won the women's marathon title with a time of 2:33:04.

by MPR News Staff

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October 7, 2018 2:30 PM

Mystery deepens around missing Saudi journalist

Turkish officials told reporters that Jamal Khashoggi was killed at the Saudi embassy in Istanbul. Saudi officials have denied the allegations, calling them "baseless."

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October 7, 2018 12:45 PM

Supreme Court moves right -- but how far, how fast?

With Brett Kavanaugh taking the place of the more moderate Anthony Kennedy, conservatives should have a working majority of five justices. Yet Kavanaugh may have a hard time putting behind him the tumultuous confirmation process.

by Associated Press

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October 7, 2018 12:25 PM

Rain, rain, then more rain

We won’t be needing our sunglasses anytime soon. We’ll have plenty of chances to use our umbrellas on Monday and Tuesday, and we might still need them on Wednesday. The big picture Minnesota and Wisconsin will see extended periods of rain from Sunday night into Wednesday morning. There could also be some thunderstorms in the…

by Ron Trenda

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October 7, 2018 11:00 AM

20 dead in crash of limo headed to birthday celebration in upstate N.Y.

A limousine carrying four sisters, other relatives and friends to a birthday celebration blew through a stop sign and slammed into a parked SUV outside a store in upstate New York, killing all 18 people in the limo and two pedestrians, officials and victims' relatives said Sunday.

by Associated Press

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October 7, 2018 8:25 AM

Legendary St. John's University football coach John Gagliardi dies at 91

Legendary St. John's University football coach John Gagliardi — who won more games than any other college football coach in history — has died at the age of 91.

by Associated Press

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October 7, 2018 7:20 AM

A veteran finds relief through fashion: 'It was so much about finding my peace'

During his Army deployment, Duane Topping began poring through fashion magazines. In retirement, what started as a sewing hobby to help alleviate his PTSD flourished into a new career as a designer.

by Emma Bowman and Kelly Moffitt

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October 7, 2018 4:10 AM

A cool Sunday, with a late afternoon shower chance; soaking rains tonight through Wednesday

We’re still searching for sunshine, and it’s going to be a while before we need our sunglasses. An umbrella will come in handy as you head out to work on Monday. Rain summary Parts of northeastern Minnesota have seen some periods of drizzle and scattered showers this Sunday morning, and those could linger into the…

by Ron Trenda

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October 7, 2018 12:00 AM

'Infidel' uses the supernatural to explore racism's real life horrors

The new comic series from creators Pornsak Pichetshote and Aaron Campbell follows a young Muslim-American woman living in an apartment building haunted by evil entities that feed on racist hate.

by Etelka Lehoczky

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October 7, 2018 12:00 AM

'Beautiful Things' is a string of little apocalypses

Almost every story in Simon Van Booy's bitter, tonic new collection is about the end of the world -- or if not the world, then a world, whether it's a failing relationship or a dying family member.

by Jason Sheehan

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October 6, 2018 7:30 PM

FDA bans use of 7 synthetic food additives after environmental groups sue

The Food and Drug Administration is banning the use of several synthetic flavoring compounds used to infuse flavors such as mint and cinnamon in foods. Environmental groups sued, citing cancer risks.

by Allison Aubrey