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Stories from November 8, 2018

Photos: Transgender, nonbinary individuals and allies march through U of M campus

Photos: Transgender, nonbinary individuals and allies march through U of M campus

Transgender and nonbinary individuals, along with their cisgender allies, marched through the University of Minnesota campus Thursday. The march, dubbed "We Will Not Be Erased" was organized in response to a message written by the College Republicans student group.
by Ellen Schmidt

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Close calls: What triggers a vote recount in Minnesota?

Close calls: What triggers a vote recount in Minnesota?

Several candidates in Tuesday's midterms won by thin margins, but that doesn't automatically trigger another tally. Here's a look at what Minnesota says about recounting votes, and who pays.
by Jiwon Choi

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When she paints a river, the water colors her work

When she paints a river, the water colors her work

Artist Annie Hejny creates abstract paintings using water and sediment she gathers from Minnesota lakes and rivers.
by Marianne Combs

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Dirt rich: Healthy soil movement gains ground in farm country

Dirt rich: Healthy soil movement gains ground in farm country

It's an approach to farming built around four basic rules: Never till the soil. Use cover crops so soil is never bare. Grow a more diverse mix of plants. And use fields to graze livestock.
by Dan Gunderson

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Transition comes to the Governor-elect Walz administration

Transition comes to the Governor-elect Walz administration

DFL Governor and lieutenant governor-elect Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan said they will start hiring staff, vetting commissioners and crafting their budget priorities.
by Brian Bakst

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Politics Friday

We discussed what this past Tuesday's election means for Minnesota. We were joined by two political analysts: DFL strategist Todd Rapp and Republican strategist Brian McDaniel.
by Mike Mulcahy and Julie Siple

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Sessions resigns: What does that mean for Mueller investigation?

Jeff Sessions has resigned at President Trump's request. What does that mean for the Attorney General's office and the Mueller investigation?
by Kerri Miller

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Appeals court rules against Trump on DACA immigrant policy

Appeals court rules against Trump on DACA immigrant policy

A U.S. appeals court ruled Thursday that President Donald Trump cannot immediately end an Obama-era program shielding young immigrants from deportation.
by Associated Press

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This livestream takes the cake

Every so oven, it's good to take a break. On this Zencast, we dropped in at Nadia Cakes in Woodbury for a lesson in frosting.
by Nancy Yang

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Scorecard: Trump declares 'Great Victory,' but 34 of his candidates lost

Scorecard: Trump declares 'Great Victory,' but 34 of his candidates lost

Trump highlighted the success of candidates he held rallies for, embracing the idea that the midterms were a referendum on him. But his record is far more mixed than he lets on.
by Tamara Keith

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Fallen officer made 'ultimate sacrifice' in confronting Thousand Oaks shooter

Fallen officer made 'ultimate sacrifice' in confronting Thousand Oaks shooter

Sheriff's Sgt. Ron Helus had been speaking with his wife when reports of an active gunman came in. Within minutes, the veteran officer was on the hellish scene — but he would not survive the night.
by Colin Dwyer

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Shipyard workers in Superior settle lead claims for $7.5 million

Fraser Shipyards has settled lawsuits involving dozens of workers who were exposed to lead while working on an old freighter in Superior, the company said Thursday.
by Associated Press

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In Africa, climate challenges and opportunities

It's about 8,800 miles from Cape Town, South Africa, to Minnesota. But climate changes in sensitive areas can have a much wider impact.
by Paul Huttner

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MNsure says open enrollment off to smooth start

MNsure says open enrollment off to smooth start

One week into the latest health insurance open enrollment period MNsure said its exchange is operating smoothly.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford continues receiving threats, lawyers say

Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford continues receiving threats, lawyers say

Christine Blasey Ford's lawyers say she isn't interested in publicity or a book deal. She is struggling to get her life back on track following her testimony in the Senate.
by Tim Mak

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Legislative changes begin after election

Legislative changes begin after election

With the 2018 election behind them, Minnesota lawmakers began organizing for next year's legislative session.
by Tim Pugmire

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Father of missing 3-year-old arrested; girl found safe

Father of missing 3-year-old arrested; girl found safe

Try'Reshia Chamberlain was turned over to police by a friend of her father. She "appears to be healthy and unharmed," police said.
by Nancy Yang

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Missing 11-year-old boy back home and safe

Police say an 11-year-old Robbinsdale boy who went missing earlier this week is safe after returning home.
by Nancy Yang

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13 dead including gunman in shooting at California bar

13 dead including gunman in shooting at California bar

Dressed all in black with his hood pulled up, the gunman apparently took his own life as scores of police converged on the Borderline Bar & Grill in Southern California.
by The Associated Press

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Hospital apologizes for death of woman at locked ER’s door

Hospital apologizes for death of woman at locked ER’s door

Peter DeMarco said he wants to know every step the hospital has taken and also wants it shared with every other hospital in the country so that what happened to his wife won't happen to anyone else.
by Bob Collins

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Bob Naegele, who brought the NHL back to MN, dies

Bob Naegele never seemed to get the credit he deserved in the state of hockey. He brought the National Hockey League back to Minnesota, a distinction that politicians hijacked back in the '90s, a few years after Norm Green spirited the North Stars to Dallas.
by Bob Collins

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'Astronomical and unaffordable': Payday loans get low-cost competition

'Astronomical and unaffordable': Payday loans get low-cost competition

Payday lenders can charge annual interest rates of several hundred percent, often to customers who are already stretched financially. Now some low-cost alternatives are popping up in Minnesota.
by Martin Moylan

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GoFundMe temporarily halts effort to help woman in Somalia

GoFundMe temporarily halts effort to help woman in Somalia

The online fundraising website halted the campaign and refunded the money it had collected, citing "sanctions involving an unsupported country." Now, GoFundMe has restored the money it refunded.
by Riham Feshir

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Periods of light snow late afternoon, evening; breezy, colder on Friday

Periods of light snow late afternoon, evening; breezy, colder on Friday

Minnesota highs will be mostly in the 20s Thursday afternoon, with some lower 30s in parts of the metro area plus southeastern Minnesota. Highs in the 20s are expected statewide on Friday.
by Ron Trenda

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Good dog saves Minnesota family

Good dog saves Minnesota family

Who's a good dog? Who's a good dog? Milo the pit bull is a good dog. Oh, yes he is.
by Bob Collins

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After losing election, judge sets defendants free

I turned my ballot over the other day and had the same immediate thought I've had in every election since I moved to a state that elects judges: 'this is a charade.'
by Bob Collins

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Daily Digest: Tying up some loose ends

A few late breaking election results and other Minnesota political news.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Doris Kearns Goodwin on 'Leadership in Turbulent Times'

Doris Kearns Goodwin on 'Leadership in Turbulent Times'

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, author of "Leadership in Turbulent Times."
by MPR News Staff

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What’s on MPR News – 11/8/18

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

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Judd 'at a loss for words' about winning Moorhead mayor race

Judd 'at a loss for words' about winning Moorhead mayor race

Attorney Johnathan Judd is believed to be the first African-American elected to the office -- something he said he'd never really thought about.

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