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Stories from October 21, 2018

5 takeaways from TV debate in gov race

In a prime-time television debate, Minnesota's candidates for governor tackled some topics that haven't gotten as much attention in the race.
by Brian Bakst

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Turkey to reveal details of probe into Khashoggi's killing

Turkey to reveal details of probe into Khashoggi's killing

In a sign of growing pressure on Saudi Arabia, Turkey said it will announce details of its investigation into the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi on Tuesday.
by Associated Press

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Growing caravan of migrants resumes march toward U.S.

Growing caravan of migrants resumes march toward U.S.

A ragged caravan of Honduran migrants streamed through southern Mexico on Sunday heading toward the United States, after making an end-run around Mexican agents who briefly blocked them at the Guatemalan border.
by Associated Press

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Matthew Shepard to be laid to rest, 20 years after his death

Matthew Shepard to be laid to rest, 20 years after his death

Shepard, who was violently attacked and left for dead in Laramie, Wyo., because he was gay, will be interred at the National Cathedral. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Bishop Gene Robinson about Shepard's life and death.

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Vikings beat Jets, Thielen extends 100-yard receiving streak

Vikings beat Jets, Thielen extends 100-yard receiving streak

Kirk Cousins threw two touchdown passes, Latavius Murray ran for two scores, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away in the second half to beat the New York Jets on Sunday for their third straight victory.
by Associated Press

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Congo rebels kill 15, threaten Ebola containment efforts again

Congo rebels kill 15, threaten Ebola containment efforts again

Congolese rebels killed 15 civilians and abducted a dozen children in an attack at the center of the latest deadly Ebola outbreak, Congo's military said Sunday, as the violence again forced the suspension of crucial virus containment efforts.
by Associated Press

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A nice Monday, and dry weather until Thursday; November outlook

A nice Monday, and dry weather until Thursday; November outlook

We recovered nicely from our Sunday morning low temperature of 28 degrees at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The official Twin Cities high temperature was 59 degrees Sunday afternoon, and we enjoyed plenty of sunshine all day. It was a beautiful autumn day all across Minnesota! Temperature trends Monday highs are expected to reach the 40s…
by Ron Trenda

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Hurricane Willa grows rapidly off Mexico's Pacific coast

A newly formed hurricane rapidly gained force off Mexico's Pacific coast on Sunday, and forecasters said it could reach Category 4 status before hitting land by midweek.
by Associated Press

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus to be honored for career achievement in comedy

Julia Louis-Dreyfus to be honored for career achievement in comedy

Julia Louis-Dreyfus is one of the best-known comedic actresses of her generation, and now she's being recognized with the Mark Twain Award for lifetime achievement in comedy.
by Associated Press

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At one Minnesota hill, ski season is underway

Temperatures dropped into the upper teens and low 20s across much of Minnesota on Sunday morning — and for the crew at Wild Mountain ski area, that provided an opportunity to start making snow.
by MPR News Staff

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She's mom to a headstrong teen -- who happens to be Joan of Arc

She's mom to a headstrong teen -- who happens to be Joan of Arc

In "Mother of the Maid," Glenn Close returns to the New York stage to portray a 15th-century peasant woman with a remarkable adolescent daughter she loves -- and can't protect.

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Who follows Speaker Ryan? Battle for power looms in GOP

Who follows Speaker Ryan? Battle for power looms in GOP

Win or lose in the race for the majority, House Republicans are at risk of plunging into a messy leadership battle after the November election, with the party lacking a clear heir apparent to take the place of House Speaker Paul Ryan.
by Associated Press

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As border restrictions tighten, some experts see migrant caravans growing in size

As border restrictions tighten, some experts see migrant caravans growing in size

As border restrictions have tightened, the journey for migrants has become more expensive and dangerous, said Elizabeth Oglesby, a professor of Latin American studies. She says migrants have begun banding together in caravans for protection.

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Viral obituary of an opioid addict: 'She's just one face' of the epidemic

Viral obituary of an opioid addict: 'She's just one face' of the epidemic

An obit for a young mother who died after struggling with addiction gained national attention last week. Her sister wants to remind readers: "So many people with addiction don't resemble the photo."
by Emma Bowman

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Sears is fading, but its mail-order homes endure

Sears is fading, but its mail-order homes endure

In the early 1900s, Sears sold thousands of homes around the U.S. through its mail-order catalogs. Many of those houses are still around, and their owners are saddened by the retailer's bankruptcy.
by Ayesha Abid

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'It will be years' before life at Florida air force base returns to normal

'It will be years' before life at Florida air force base returns to normal

Home to 11,000 airmen and their families, the base sustained catastrophic damage when Hurricane Michael swept across northern Florida earlier this month. Residents don't know if they will ever go back.
by Amanda Morris

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A nice and bright Sunday; a look ahead into early November

A nice and bright Sunday; a look ahead into early November

Our official low temp at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was 28 degrees this Sunday morning. It was the coldest temp that we’ve seen at MSP airport this October, and our first official dip below 30 degrees this month. A low in the 20s isn’t that unusual this time of year. According to the Minnesota State Climatology Office,…
by Ron Trenda

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Futuristic dreams turn to nightmare in 'Electric State'

Futuristic dreams turn to nightmare in 'Electric State'

In his latest book, Swedish artist Simon Stalenhag uses his ghostly photorealism to create an alternate America overcome by an addiction to technology, by drought, by war and loss and loneliness.
by Jason Sheehan

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Walz leads, but Minnesota governor's race has tightened

Walz leads, but Minnesota governor's race has tightened

With about two weeks until Election Day, a new MPR News/Star Tribune Minnesota Poll shows Tim Walz up by 6 points in the race to be Minnesota's next governor, but Jeff Johnson has gained ground since September.
by Briana Bierschbach and Brian Bakst

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