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Stories from November 15, 2018

Why Brazil's new president may cause more rainforest destruction, violence

Why Brazil's new president may cause more rainforest destruction, violence

Jair Bolsonaro, the right-wing president-elect of Brazil who campaigned with a pledge to "make Brazil great," has policy priorities critics say will hasten global climate change and increase violent acts against environmental protectors.
by Paul Huttner and Cody Nelson

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Tracing women's anger through history

Kerri Miller sat down with Rebecca Traister to talk about her new book "Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women's Anger."
by Kerri Miller and Jeyca Maldonado-Medina

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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he's open to limiting replacement's power

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he's open to limiting replacement's power

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker promised Thursday he wouldn't "retreat" after losing re-election and signaled potential support for a variety of Republican-backed efforts to limit the power of his Democratic successor.
by Associated Press

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Man draws nine of diamonds, wins Manhattan (Beach, Minn.)

Man draws nine of diamonds, wins Manhattan (Beach, Minn.)

A quirky Minnesota law calls for municipal elections to be decided "by lot" in case of a tie. In the hamlet of Manhattan Beach, the mayoral race came down to a high card draw.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Dayton reveals lung damage after surgery

Gov. Mark Dayton says surgical complications damaged his lungs and led to an extended stay at the Mayo Clinic.
by Brian Bakst

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Fact checking the vote count

There are unresolved midterm elections in Florida, Georgia and elsewhere. The President has expressed concerns with the recount process. So what's actually happening in those states? MPR News host Kerri Miller talked to a reporter to fact check the vote count.
by Kerri Miller

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St. Paul council's garbage hauling vote won't stop the trash talk

St. Paul council's garbage hauling vote won't stop the trash talk

The City Council on Wednesday rejected a referendum petition — the latest skirmish in a yearslong battle over trash and other public services in St. Paul. This one is likely to end up in court.
by Tim Nelson

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China Southern airline to quit SkyTeam, strengthen American partnership

China Southern Airlines plans to depart the SkyTeam airline alliance, it said on Thursday, opening the potential for the carrier to become a member of the oneworld group alongside strategic partner American Airlines Group Inc.

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Survey: Rural economy being hurt by tariffs, low prices

For the first time this year, a monthly survey of bankers in parts of 10 Plains and Western states indicates the regional rural economy is shrinking.
by Associated Press

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Fire death toll at 56 and counting in Northern California

Fire death toll at 56 and counting in Northern California

The nearly 220-square-mile blaze was 40 percent contained, the state fire agency said, and firefighters succeeded in slowing the flames' advance toward populated areas.
by Associated Press

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Judge allows Mueller case against Russian company to proceed

Judge allows Mueller case against Russian company to proceed

A federal judge has refused to dismiss a special counsel indictment against a Russian company accused of interfering in the 2016 presidential election.
by Associated Press

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Minnesota jobless rate steady at 2.8 percent

Minnesota jobless rate steady at 2.8 percent

October's seasonally adjusted rate came as the market gained 3,400 jobs. The number of unemployed Minnesotans now at 86,118 which is the lowest since the last recession, officials said Thursday.
by MPR News Staff

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Elvis Costello and Jerry 'Swamp Dogg' Williams both play in the Twin Cities tonight

Elvis Costello performs tonight at the Northrop Auditorium at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. His new album, "Look Now," includes a song written with the legendary songwriter Carole King. Another interesting collaboration has a local twist: Los Angeles-based R&B singer Jerry "Swamp Dogg" Williams's new record was produced by Justin Vernon and Polica's Ryan Olson. Williams plays tonight at the Turf Club in St. Paul.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Senate OKs Coast Guard bill with ballast water compromise

Senate OKs Coast Guard bill with ballast water compromise

The U.S. Senate has approved a compromise policy on dumping ship ballast water in coastal ports and the Great Lakes, a practice blamed for spreading invasive species that damage the environment and the economy.
by Associated Press

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'Toxic' is Oxford Dictionaries' word of 2018

'Toxic' is Oxford Dictionaries' word of 2018

The publisher's research found "the sheer scope of its application" made "toxic" stand out this year.
by Barbara Campbell

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With refugees in shorter supply, Twin Cities charity eyes Canada

With refugees in shorter supply, Twin Cities charity eyes Canada

'Don't Cry, I'm Here' welcomes refugees to the area by giving the children culturally sensitive dolls, 'Buddy Bears', and/or teen gift bags upon their arrival. But fewer are arriving now so the group is expanding to a more welcoming nation.
by Bob Collins

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Saudi prosecutor seeks death penalty in Khashoggi's killing

Saudi prosecutor seeks death penalty in Khashoggi's killing

Saudi Arabia's top prosecutor announced Thursday he's recommended the death penalty for five suspects charged with ordering and carrying out the killing of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi at the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul.
by The Associated Press

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Michael Avenatti, Stormy Daniels' lawyer, arrested on allegations of domestic violence

Michael Avenatti, Stormy Daniels' lawyer, arrested on allegations of domestic violence

Avenatti was booked Wednesday on felony domestic violence charges a day after police took a report of the alleged incident. He was released on $50,000 bail and has vehemently denied the allegations.
by Emily Sullivan

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Sigrid Nunez, Elizabeth Acevedo among 2018 National Book Award winners

Nunez and Acevedo won for fiction and young people's literature, respectively. The prestigious literary prize also honored Jeffrey C. Stewart, Justin Phillip Reed, Yoko Tawada and Margaret Mitsutani.
by Colin Dwyer

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Minneapolis 2040 plan continues to divide residents over housing

Minneapolis 2040 plan continues to divide residents over housing

The plan would allow triplexes to be built in any neighborhood, including those with mostly single-family homes. While some say it will address the city's affordable housing problem, others worry about density and speculators.
by Peter Cox

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Schwan's Co. sold to South Korean company for $1.8 billion

Seoul-based CJ CheilJedang will pay about $1.8 billion for its majority stake. The Schwan family will retain 20 percent, and keep all of Schwan's Home Service.
by Tim Nelson

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Kitten takes 80-mile ride under the hood

Maybe it's time we start checking under the hood before taking trips in the car. There might be a mouse in there. Or a cat. Or a beaver.
by Bob Collins

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Before presidential honor, Alan Page honors Diane Sims Page's work

Before presidential honor, Alan Page honors Diane Sims Page's work

Days from being awarded the highest civilian honor a president may bestow, retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page joined those whose lives were changed by a foundation he founded with his late wife, Diane Sims Page.
by Tim Pugmire

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DFL won Twin Cities suburbs. But is it a shift or a blip?

DFL won Twin Cities suburbs. But is it a shift or a blip?

A Democratic wave in the Twin Cities suburbs led to the defeats of two incumbent GOP U.S. House members and helped shift control of the state House back to the DFL. Is it permanent?
by Mark Zdechlik

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Art Hounds: Dancing the experience of deafness

Art Hounds: Dancing the experience of deafness

This week, the Art Hounds recommend two dance concerts and an art crawl.
by Marianne Combs

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Driving faster may make some highways safer

It's hard to know whom to believe sometimes when we're lectured on how to drive safely. A common message from the highway authorities is to slow down. Nah.
by Bob Collins

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Mild Thursday afternoon, then rain-snow showers; snow Friday night

Mild Thursday afternoon, then rain-snow showers; snow Friday night

A mix of rain showers and snow showers is expected to spread from northern Minnesota into central Minnesota later this Thursday afternoon and into southern Minnesota this evening.
by Ron Trenda

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Story of homeless Bemidji man’s death not what it appeared

David Williams, 53, fought in the Gulf War, it said, coming home with PTSD. He was abused by the church he attended, it said. He lived under a bridge for a year, where he was assaulted the night of death. And the paper reported the family was unhappy with how the police investigated the death. Other than being dead and homeless, much of the story was untrue.
by Bob Collins

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Wisconsin employees get Christmas present from the boss: a gun

Wisconsin employees get Christmas present from the boss: a gun

We're not particularly surprised that a Wisconsin company has given a gun to each employee for Christmas. Because, after all, what says 'Merry Christmas' more than a gun?
by Bob Collins

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In GoFundMe scam, the best in people brings out the worst in people

In GoFundMe scam, the best in people brings out the worst in people

You may recall Kate McClure's story is her car broke down on a Philadelphia highway when it ran out of gas. Bobbitt, a homeless man who was once in the Marines, gave her the only money he had. Her GoFundMe campaign on his behalf raised a fortune, which he said the couple kept mostly for themselves. Prosecutors will reportedly announce today that all three were in on the scam.
by Bob Collins

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Daily Digest: St. Paul raises minimum wage

A quick look at some Minnesota political stories in the news.
by Mike Mulcahy

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What’s on MPR News – 11/15/18

Thursday November 15, 2018 (Subject to change as events dictate) 9 a.m. – MPR News with Kerri Miller There are unresolved midterm elections in Florida, Georgia and elsewhere. The president has expressed concerns with the recount process. So what’s actually happening in those states? MPR News host Kerri Miller talks to a reporter to fact…
by Bob Collins

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Want to save on your utility bill? This Minn. nonprofit has some tips

Want to save on your utility bill? This Minn. nonprofit has some tips

Do you have low-flow water faucets? LED lightbulbs? A smart thermostat? The Citizens Utility Board is helping Minnesotans navigate their utility bills and find ways to save energy -- and money.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Met Council: Southwest light rail gets federal green light

Met Council: Southwest light rail gets federal green light

The Metropolitan Council says it has received an important approval from the federal government for funding the Southwest Corridor light rail project.
by Martin Moylan

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