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Stories from November 5, 2018

USOC moves to shut down USA Gymnastics after Nassar scandal

USOC moves to shut down USA Gymnastics after Nassar scandal

In an open letter to the gymnastics community Monday, USOC CEO Sarah Hirshland said "you deserve better," and that the challenges facing USA Gymnastics are more than it is capable of overcoming as currently constructed.
by The Associated Press

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Waseca police say missing girl, 16, found safe

Madison Hjermstad did not return home from school Friday afternoon and authorities said they were concerned for her welfare. Officials said Tuesday she was located safe in Mankato, Minn.
by MPR News Staff

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Nearly 80 children abducted from a school in Cameroon

Nearly 80 children abducted from a school in Cameroon

The children were taken from a Presbyterian school near the northwestern city of Bamenda, which has been the center of a Anglophone separatist movement marked by violence since late 2016.

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How to make sense of exit polls on election night

How to make sense of exit polls on election night

Exit polls can be confusing and even misleading as the deluge of data pours in. There are smarter ways to know which numbers to look for -- and which to be wary of -- on election night 2018.
by Asma Khalid

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Pollsters talk about Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota

What will turn out be in the Midwest? Three guests joined host Kerri Miller.
by Kerri Miller

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Notorious drug lord 'El Chapo' heads to trial in New York

Notorious drug lord 'El Chapo' heads to trial in New York

Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, the man accused of having run the world's largest drug trafficking organization, was charged in a 17-count indictment that spans decades. Jury selection began Monday.

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Breaking bread with political opposites

On election day we took a break from politics to discuss how breaking bread with people who have differing viewpoints can help build community and increase understanding.
by Kerri Miller, Manda Lillie and Jeffrey Bissoy

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On the national scale: House races to watch on election night

On the national scale: House races to watch on election night

The path to power in the House winds through a few dozen districts, many of them suburban, in Tuesday's election. Republicans defending their majority and Democrats looking to gain 23 seats they would need to win control.
by Associated Press

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Political Junkie: Election eve

On election eve, MPR News host Kerri Miller chatted with Ken Rudin about the tightest races around the country.
by Kerri Miller

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Take a break from the news by taking a virtual hike

It's a bit cloudy but join MPR News as we walk the Winchell Trail at the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. It's on the west bank of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.
by Matt Mikus

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Fox and NBC to stop airing Trump immigrant ad deemed racist

Fox and NBC to stop airing Trump immigrant ad deemed racist

CNN had rejected the same ad, declaring it racist. Fox said it pulled the ad Sunday "upon further review," while NBC said Monday that in its review, it recognizes the insensitive nature of the ad.
by The Associated Press

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2 officers attacked at Faribault prison

The Department of Corrections says the two officers were injured Sunday night, taken to a hospital, treated and released. The inmate was placed in restrictive housing at the Faribault prison, which houses 2,000 men.
by The Associated Press

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10-year-old Wisconsin girl detained in infant's death

Chippewa County Sheriff Jim Kowalczyk says the girl is in juvenile custody and is expected to appear in court Monday. Authorities provided no other details about the infant's death.
by The Associated Press

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Bruce Springsteen's critically acclaimed Broadway show closes next month

The show features Springsteen singing, playing the guitar and piano, and telling stories about his life. A soundtrack album from the show will be released in December.
by MPR News Staff

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A lesson from baby bear: keep climbing

If you're looking for inspiration to tackle this Monday morning, consider the literal uphill battle this baby bear faced.
by Matt Mikus

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U.S. Supreme Court to hear Curtis Flowers appeal

Flowers has been tried six times for the same crimes for the killing of four people inside a furniture store in the small town of Winona, Miss. The Supreme Court will make a decision on his case by June.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Why every vote matters -- elections decided by a single vote (or a little more)

Why every vote matters -- elections decided by a single vote (or a little more)

Many Americans say they are disaffected with the system of politics and sit on the sidelines, especially in midterms. But not voting can have consequences. Just look at these races.

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Can't stop worrying? Try Tetris to ease your mind

Can't stop worrying? Try Tetris to ease your mind

There could be an upside to your phone addiction. Games like Tetris can reduce anxiety, according to new research. So if you've got Election Day jitters, go ahead and launch that app.
by Maanvi Singh

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Muslims hope to 'wake up' at the ballot box this year

Muslims hope to 'wake up' at the ballot box this year

Though Muslims make up a small voting bloc, their votes can matter in close elections. This year, many feel a renewed sense of urgency to choose leaders that will represent them.
by Leila Fadel

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Open thread: Tell us why you’re not going to vote

Open thread: Tell us why you’re not going to vote

If history is any guide, about half of Minnesotans will blow off Election Day on Tuesday.
by Bob Collins

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Glitter and gold: Diggins sets shining example for young Minnesota skiers

Glitter and gold: Diggins sets shining example for young Minnesota skiers

Cross-country skiing has surged in popularity among high school students in Minnesota, especially among girls. Some of that may be due to the superstar power of Olympic gold medalist and Afton native Jessie Diggins. She was in Duluth Sunday to raise money for a new ski trail.
by Dan Kraker

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Politics pop up in race for Hennepin County sheriff

Politics pop up in race for Hennepin County sheriff

The same issues that have riled political contests across the country -- immigration, environmentalism and, of course, President Trump, are prominent in the sheriff's race in Hennepin County, which went heavily for Hillary Clinton in 2016.
by Jon Collins

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A lesson in friendship from Stillwater

No surprise here: Monday's daily dose of sweetness comes from KARE 11's Boyd Huppert, whose latest story profiles the friendship between a couple of kids at Stillwater High School.
by Bob Collins

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As trade war grows, losses and soybeans mount for farmers

The soybeans of Arthur, N.D., northwest of Fargo, aren't waiting for an end to a trade war that seems to have no end. They're going to rot. It was a good year for growing soybeans in these parts. Not so good for selling them.
by Bob Collins

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Arrowhead snow; sloppy Election Day; cold snap later this week

Arrowhead snow; sloppy Election Day; cold snap later this week

The Twin Cities should see mostly rain Tuesday, but don't be shocked to see some periods of snow also as the colder air pushes south. A few inches of snow will accumulate around the Iron Range.
by Paul Huttner

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How an antiquated 911 system killed a woman

When Laura DeMarco called 9-1-1 to get help for her asthma attack, she said she was on the street. But in the time it took to find her, her brain lost the oxygen it needed to survive. She was outside the ER door.
by Bob Collins

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Daily Digest: One more day

Some political stories you may have missed over the last weekend of the campaign.
by Mike Mulcahy

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What’s on MPR News – 11/5/18

What’s on MPR News – 11/5/18

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

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Your voting questions, answered

New MPR News Host Angela Davis spoke with an elections official about what voters can and can't do on election day.
by Kerri Miller

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Races to watch in Minnesota: Senate and governor

Races to watch in Minnesota: Senate and governor

What's happening in the tight race for Al Franken's former seat? And how is the governor's race playing out?
by Kerri Miller and Brian Bakst

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Steelworkers, ArcelorMittal reach agreement on labor contract

The United Steelworkers union and ArcelorMittal have reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year labor contact that includes some workers in northern Minnesota.
by MPR News Staff

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Smith, Housley state their cases in final debate before Election Day

Smith, Housley state their cases in final debate before Election Day

The two candidates in Minnesota's special election for U.S. senator -- DFL incumbent Tina Smith and her Republican challenger, state Sen. Karin Housley -- laid out their cases to voters Sunday night in the campaign's final debate.
by Nina Moini

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Hundreds gather for vigil for Girl Scouts, parent killed in Wisconsin crash

Hundreds gather for vigil for Girl Scouts, parent killed in Wisconsin crash

Hundreds of community members gathered outside an elementary school in Chippewa Falls, Wis., on Sunday night to remember three Girl Scouts and a parent who were killed in a hit-and-run crash over the weekend.
by Associated Press

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