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Stories from November 1, 2018

Biden in Fargo: Midterm election is for the soul of America

Biden in Fargo: Midterm election is for the soul of America

Former Vice President Joe Biden was in Fargo to help Sen. Heidi Heitkamp kick off a statewide bus tour as she tries to defeat Kevin Cramer, who has a double-digit lead in the race, according to recent polls.
by Dan Gunderson

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Roving cashiers are Target's latest gambit

Roving cashiers are Target's latest gambit

Retailers are trying to gain an edge over the competition in the crucially important holiday season. This year, Target is equipping some staffers with gizmos that will ring up a sale and take payment anywhere in a store.
by Martin Moylan

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State announces almost $88 million in housing grants

State announces almost $88 million in housing grants

Minnesota Housing Commissioner Mary Tingerthal said the investment will spur additional local and private funding totaling $364 million and support more than 3,600 jobs.
by Max Nesterak

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Got what it takes to write a novel in one month?

Got what it takes to write a novel in one month?

Nov. 1 marks the start of National Novel Writing Month, and more than 600 writers in Minnesota are racing to write a novel by the end of the month.
by Emily Bright

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Outside money in Minnesota's campaigns

Groups are dropping millions of dollars to tip the scales in their direction. Does the money make a difference?
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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The top 15 Minnesota House races to watch

The top 15 Minnesota House races to watch

Control of the Minnesota House is up for grabs this year, and Democrats are mostly targeting suburban Republicans in their attempt to nab the 11 seats they need to win.
by Briana Bierschbach and Brian Bakst

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Poll: Nearly 4 in 5 voters concerned incivility will lead to violence

Poll: Nearly 4 in 5 voters concerned incivility will lead to violence

A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds that voters are worried that the lack of a civil tone and negativity in Washington will lead to violence, but they don't agree on who to blame.

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Escape the mess and sit by a rippling river

Escape the mess and sit by a rippling river

Take a trip to Minnesota's Interstate Park in Taylors Falls and soak in the calmness of the St. Croix River.
by Cody Nelson and Nancy Yang

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Politics Friday: Secretary of state, in-state auditor

With only four days until the 2018 midterm elections, MPR News host Mike Mulcahy talked about some of the lesser known races that will appear on your ballot.
by Mike Mulcahy and Julie Siple

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DNR backs PolyMet mine permits

DNR backs PolyMet mine permits

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Thursday it's issued permits for PolyMet Mining's proposed copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota — a huge step forward for the controversial project.
by Dan Kraker

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Rochester public schools investigating racially charged image

Rochester public school administrators are investigating a digital image of three people, one in black face, the other two wearing white hoods covering their faces and making what appear to be Nazi salutes.
by Catharine Richert

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Thousands of Native voters in North Dakota getting free IDs

Thousands of Native voters in North Dakota getting free IDs

Efforts by American Indian tribes in North Dakota to provide free identification with street addresses to thousands of members in advance of Tuesday's election are cutting into the number of Native Americans who could potentially be turned away at the polls for lack of a proper ID under recently tightened state rules.
by Associated Press

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The dark inspiration for Nick Gilder's 'Hot Child in the City'

While the song is innocuous enough for radio, Gilder says the inspiration came from seeing teenage prostitutes in Los Angeles.
by MPR News Staff

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Candidates, supporters begin closing arguments

Candidates, supporters begin closing arguments

Minnesota’s major party candidates for statewide office are taking to the road for the final leg of the campaign.
by Tim Pugmire

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Democrats put late money into Smith-Housley race

Democrats put late money into Smith-Housley race

With days remaining in the campaign national Democratic groups are spending money in Minnesota on behalf of Sen. Tina Smith. Her Republican opponent Karin Housley believes it’s because they think Smith will lose.
by Brian Bakst

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Google employees plan global walkout to protest company's treatment of women

Google employees plan global walkout to protest company's treatment of women

Many at Google have been simmering since The New York Times reported the company gave generous exit packages to alleged harassers. Hundreds of employees have already walked out in Singapore.
by Emily Sullivan

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This is what a good political ad looks like

Not since Paul Wellstone, have we seen an ad that does so much to humanize a candidate, as the one Amy Klobuchar issued today with congressional candidate Dean Phillips.
by Bob Collins

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Ho, Ho, Hum. No Starbucks controversy this Christmas

Ho, Ho, Hum. No Starbucks controversy this Christmas

The nation is on the precipice of having nothing left to complain about now that Starbucks has negated the annual backlash against its decision to take the Christmas and winter theme out of its holiday cups. It's putting Christmas and winter back in the design.
by Bob Collins

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Black doctor says Delta crew racially profiled her

A black doctor says a Delta flight crew didn't believe her medical credentials when she rushed to the aid of a passenger. Sound familiar? It happened on a Minneapolis flight in 2016, too.
by Bob Collins

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Students gather stories for new documentary on Rondo neighborhood

Students gather stories for new documentary on Rondo neighborhood

The story of the destruction and resiliency of a St. Paul neighborhood will get a fresh look when a new documentary premieres this weekend.
by Mike Moen

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Looking for ACA health insurance for 2019? Here's what to expect

Looking for ACA health insurance for 2019? Here's what to expect

Throughout the U.S., subsidies are available to reduce the price of 2019 policies sold on state and federal insurance exchanges. But promotion of the insurance is varying widely from state to state.
by Alison Kodjak

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'A hell of a night': Derrick Rose savors his career-high 50

'A hell of a night': Derrick Rose savors his career-high 50

Rose became the fourth player already this season -- it's barely two weeks old -- to score at least 50 in a game, joining Blake Griffin, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.
by The Associated Press

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Divers in Indonesia find crashed airliner's 'black box'

Divers in Indonesia find crashed airliner's 'black box'

The flight data recorder from Lion Air flight JT610, which crashed on Monday with 189 people aboard, could provide insight into the cause of the disaster.
by Emily Sullivan

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Synagogue shooting suspect indicted on 44 federal charges

Synagogue shooting suspect indicted on 44 federal charges

The indictment, which includes hate crime charges, accuses Robert Bowers of entering the Tree of Life synagogue with three handguns and an AR-15 rifle. Once inside he indicated his desire to "kill Jews."
by Vanessa Romo and An-Li Herring

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Body found in central Minnesota field

Kandiyohi sheriff's deputies responded to the field near Willmar Wednesday about 3 p.m. The body was taken to the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy.
by The Associated Press

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‘Drowning’ in meth and heroin, a Wisconsin county takes a stand for public defenders

Over in Hayward, Wis., a judge has had just about enough of a justice system that is based on extending constitutional rights depending on the income of people. And that's what the crisis in the public defender system creates.
by Bob Collins

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Weekend rain or mix; updated November outlook

Weekend rain or mix; updated November outlook

Thursday afternoon highs will range from the upper 30s in far northern Minnesota to the lower 50s in southern Minnesota. Many spots in the Twin Cities metro area are expected to reach 50 degrees.
by Ron Trenda

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MN high school player sues over football penalty

Marco Cavallaro -- or maybe it was his parents -- didn't like the penalty called him for a flagrant hit on a quarterback during his East Ridge High School's (Woodbury) final regular season game against Centennial, won by East Ridge in a thrilling game. Maybe it was a good call; maybe it wasn't. That's football.
by Bob Collins

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Afton road rager assaults Olympic skiing champ Diggins

Everybody loves Jessie Diggins. Except for one knucklehead in Afton, apparently, who tried to kill her on Sunday morning, she writes for all the nation to see.
by Bob Collins

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Daily Digest: Taxes, third parties and polls

A roundup of some political news close to home worth a look as you begin your day.
by Mike Mulcahy

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What’s on MPR News – 11/1/18

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

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Actor Michael Caine on his long career: 'The alternative was a factory'

Actor Michael Caine on his long career: 'The alternative was a factory'

From the title heartthrob in 'Alfie' to the fatherly butler of a 'Batman' franchise, the actor has been filling movie screens for a half-century. His new memoir is 'Blowing The Bloody Doors Off.'
by Ari Shapiro

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Durenberger and Sturdevant: 'When Republicans Were Progressive'

Durenberger and Sturdevant: 'When Republicans Were Progressive'

An event hosted by longtime MPR host Gary Eichten. His guests were former Republican U.S. Senator Dave Durenberger and writer Lori Sturdevant, who've co-written a new book titled, "When Republicans Were Progressive."
by MPR News Staff

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