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Stories from November 9, 2018

'They've got a different way of thinking': Vote in 8th District shows growing urban-rural divide

'They've got a different way of thinking': Vote in 8th District shows growing urban-rural divide

Pete Stauber's convincing victory in Minnesota's 8th district was just the latest step in a trend that's been building for the past decade, as rural voters increasingly vote Republican. Until this week the district had voted Democratic every election except one over the past 70 years.
by Dan Kraker

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Man fatally shot by police in north Minneapolis

A man was fatally shot by Minneapolis Police Friday afternoon, after they responded to a report of a suicidal person. The man had a weapon and threatened officers, a police spokesperson said.
by Peter Cox

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Happy birthday Carl Sagan

Happy birthday Carl Sagan

This week, Carl Sagan would have turned 84. While Sagan isn't here, his spirit of exploration and understanding remains.
by William Lager

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At least 5 dead as blazes ravage California

At least 5 dead as blazes ravage California

The Camp Fire has consumed more than 70,000 acres, and at just 5 percent contained, it is likely to burn through tens of thousands more. And it is just one of several major wildfires now cutting a fiery path through the state.
by Colin Dwyer and Sasha Ingber

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First District voters stuck with Trump to elect Hagedorn

First District voters stuck with Trump to elect Hagedorn

Democrats hoped Trump's trade war with China would lead farmers and other rural residents away from the GOP, but that didn't happen. Trump's $12 billion farmer aid program this summer may have been a factor.
by Mark Steil

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Cube Critics on "Girl in the Spider's Web" and "The Great Buster"

Cube Critics on "Girl in the Spider's Web" and "The Great Buster"

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is now in a spiders web - so how does she fare? And what about a new documentary on the great Buster Keaton? Cube Critics Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr discuss.

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Political Junkie: How healthcare was utilized in the election

MPR News host Kerri Miller runs down the week in politics with Ken Rudin, host of the Political Junkie Podcast. This week they discussed the outcome of the midterm elections and healthcare.
by Kerri Miller

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Relax by seizing the clay

If you were stressed out about the elections earlier this week or the snow Friday morning, we've got the antidote. Watch as an artist works her magic at the Northern Clay Center in Minneapolis. A word of warning: you might not be able to turn away. It's a little mesmerizing...
by Nancy Yang

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As Florida races narrow, Trump and Scott spread claims of fraud without evidence

As Florida races narrow, Trump and Scott spread claims of fraud without evidence

Voters should be worried about "rampant voter fraud in Palm Beach and Broward counties," said Senate candidate and Florida Gov. Rick Scott. Experts say previous claims of widespread fraud are false.
by Miles Parks and Emily Sullivan

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Pipe bombs indictment carries potential life prison penalty

Pipe bombs indictment carries potential life prison penalty

The Florida man accused of sending pipe bombs to prominent critics of President Donald Trump was indicted Friday on charges carrying a potential penalty of life in prison.
by Associated Press

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Joe Mauer caps career with the perfect retirement

You can't mess with perfection and for baseball fans, the gift of the sport are the rare moments of perfection.
by Bob Collins

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Through personal testament, 'Why Religion?' explores belief in the 21st century

Through personal testament, 'Why Religion?' explores belief in the 21st century

Distinguished scholar of Christianity Elaine Pagels sets out to explain why religion is still around today, through the lens of her lived tragedies -- the deaths of her son and husband 30 years ago.
by Tom Gjelten

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Democrats' House takeover spurs hope for farm bill this year

Democrats' House takeover spurs hope for farm bill this year

Prospects have improved for Congress to pass a bipartisan farm bill before the end of the year after Democrats secured the House majority during the midterm elections, a key lawmaker and other experts said.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg out of hospital after fall

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg out of hospital after fall

The Supreme Court says 85-year-old Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is home after being released from the hospital. She had been admitted for treatment and observation after fracturing three ribs in a fall.
by Associated Press

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Trump on new acting AG: "I don't know Matt Whitaker"

President Donald Trump is moving to distance himself from Matthew Whitaker as he faces criticism over his choice for acting attorney general.
by Associated Press

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State House Republicans keep Daudt as leader

State House Republicans keep Daudt as leader

Minnesota House Speaker Kurt Daudt will become the Republican minority leader after Democrats won majority control in this week’s election.
by Tim Pugmire

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I-35W closing this weekend in Minneapolis

I-35W closing this weekend in Minneapolis

The construction zone between Interstate 94 and Minnesota Highway 62, formerly known as Interstate 35W, will close from 10 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday.
by Nancy Yang

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Gopher women basketball to start season with full house

The University of Minnesota women's basketball team begins its season Friday night with a game against New Hampshire at Williams Arena.
by Phil Picardi

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Cold ground temps let snow stick in Minnesota

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with University of Minnesota professor emeritus Mark Seeley about this week in weather.
by Phil Picardi

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No more ice castles for you, Stillwater

No more ice castles for you, Stillwater

Winter just got colder and duller for the St. Croix Valley.
by Bob Collins

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Southern California city mourns in wake of bar massacre

Southern California city mourns in wake of bar massacre

Hundreds of people gathered Thursday evening to remember the dozen people shot and killed by a Marine veteran at the packed Borderline Bar & Grill the night before.
by The Associated Press

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Paradise, Calif., destroyed by wildfire, authorities say

Paradise, Calif., destroyed by wildfire, authorities say

The entire town of 27,000 people was evacuated in front of the wildfire in Northern California. The fire is the latest in a string of disastrous wildfires to hit the state in the past year.
by Ezra David Romero and Chris Hagan

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Keillor: Liberals elected Omar to ‘feel better about themselves’

Keillor: Liberals elected Omar to ‘feel better about themselves’

Garrison Keillor has gotten some people stirred up again, thanks to his assessment of the election of 2018 and, specifically, the election of the first Somali-American from Minnesota to Congress.
by Bob Collins

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What 2018 elections could tell us about the 2020 presidential map

What 2018 elections could tell us about the 2020 presidential map

Florida remains the most important state for Trump in his re-election, and Republicans are just barely hanging on in big races. Democratic gains in Rust Belt states could spell trouble.

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69-year-old Dutch man seeks to change his legal age to 49

69-year-old Dutch man seeks to change his legal age to 49

Emile Ratelband, a motivational speaker, told a court in the Netherlands that he feels 20 years younger than he is. Changing his birth date would also give him better luck on dating apps, he says.

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'This is going to be absolutely heart-wrenching': The Thousand Oaks shooting victims

'This is going to be absolutely heart-wrenching': The Thousand Oaks shooting victims

The identities of the victims have been confirmed in tearful interviews or statements by family members, friends and colleagues. Among them are nine men and three women. They range from 18 to 54.
by Vanessa Romo and Dina Kesbeh

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Pickup truck does balancing act on slippery road

Pickup truck does balancing act on slippery road

Arlighty, then, let's check how the skilled Minnesota drivers did on the road this morning to prove their mettle. Urp.
by Bob Collins

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U's underground archives document prejudice, work during World War I

U's underground archives document prejudice, work during World War I

To mark the 100-year anniversary of the war's end, the University of Minnesota is highlighting items in its extensive collection. Included are accounts of the infamous public safety committee in Minnesota that ferreted out anyone who was "unpatriotic."
by Matt Sepic

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'Great Buster' celebrates the legacy of a silent-film star

'Great Buster' celebrates the legacy of a silent-film star

For a new documentary, the director Peter Bogdanovich brings a modern perspective to what he sees as a golden age of comedy.
by Euan Kerr

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No, Bill James doesn’t really think a beer vendor can bat cleanup

No, Bill James doesn’t really think a beer vendor can bat cleanup

Bill James, the onetime security guard who literally changed the game of baseball by developing new statistics to measure performance, is in big trouble with players for suggesting the boys aren't as important as they think they are.
by Bob Collins

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Light snow showers at times, windy and cold; chilly weekend

Light snow showers at times, windy and cold; chilly weekend

Another batch of snow is expected to spread across the northern half of Minnesota Saturday afternoon into Saturday night and early Sunday. Southern Minnesota could see some scattered snow showers, mainly late Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening.
by Ron Trenda

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New House DFL leaders hail from suburbs

New House DFL leaders hail from suburbs

State Rep. Melissa Hortman is in line to be Minnesota House speaker, with Ryan Winkler selected for majority leader.
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesotans don’t know how to drive in the snow? Bah!

Minnesotans don’t know how to drive in the snow? Bah!

'I thought you guys were supposed to be good at this winter stuff,' an out-of-towner said to me late Thursday night when I dropped him off at a hotel on the Bloomington strip. It had taken us about 45 minutes to drive from Fairview Hospital, taking the deserted river roads instead of returning to the disaster on the interstate I'd been seeing all evening.
by Bob Collins

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Michelle Obama tells the story of 'Becoming' herself

Michelle Obama tells the story of 'Becoming' herself

The former first lady's new book is a story about her history, how that influenced who she is -- and learning to adapt after agreeing to let that life be hijacked by politics.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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Politics with Amy Walter on Takeaway Friday

Politics with Amy Walter on Takeaway Friday

Amy Walter hosts the Friday Takeaway on the week in politics.

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What’s on MPR News – 11/9/18

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

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Twin Cities researchers to discuss preliminary results of mass shooting study

Twin Cities researchers to discuss preliminary results of mass shooting study

Two Twin Cities researchers will discuss preliminary findings from their database of mass shootings Friday in St. Paul. The hunt for ways to prevent attacks such as the one in California this week and others before it recently received a $300,000 federal grant to continue the research.
by Alisa Roth

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