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Stories from January 4, 2019

How to dial 911 from space

How to dial 911 from space

Dutch astronaut Andre Kuipers made the extra-long distance call by accident, but he was "disappointed" when emergency responders didn't show up at the International Space Station.

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Minnesota's new ed chief doesn't want to arm teachers

Minnesota's new ed chief doesn't want to arm teachers

Mary Cathryn Ricker, a former teacher, disagrees with a Trump administration guideline for school safety that includes arming school personnel.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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What's coming in 2019? Global thinkers make big, bold predictions

What's coming in 2019? Global thinkers make big, bold predictions

What will the next year bring? We asked experts for their forecasts on humanitarian aid, the refugee crisis, global health and other topics.

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Walz's latest Cabinet picks focused on taxes and business

Walz's latest Cabinet picks focused on taxes and business

Gov.-elect Tim Walz nearly finalized his administration picks on Friday, unveiling leaders for departments that connect his administration to workers and businesses across the state.
by Briana Bierschbach

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How is the government shutdown affecting Minnesota?

MPR News host Angela Davis took a look at how the shutdown is affecting Minnesotans -- and what happens if it goes on for several more weeks.
by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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Who sets the moral tone of the nation?

Do we still look to the president to set the moral tone of the nation? And if not, who do we turn to instead?
by Kerri Miller

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Happy New Year, 2020 is here

Happy New Year, 2020 is here

The next presidential election doesn't happen for another 22 months, but the campaign is now already under way -- with plenty of potential candidates making news this week.

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Minnesota slams Frontier Communications over service failures

Minnesota slams Frontier Communications over service failures

The phone and internet giant has "failed to provide adequate or reliable service" in Minnesota, the state Commerce Department said Friday as it called for the company to fix its problems and refund some customer money.
by MPR News Staff

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Man dies following fight in Minneapolis

Police say the two acquaintances fought following a disagreement.
by Brandt Williams

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Twin Cities hip-hop pioneers I.R.M Crew to reunite

Twin Cities hip-hop pioneers I.R.M Crew to reunite

The I-R-M Crew -- the first Twin Cities hip-hop group to release an album in the mid-1980s -- reunites for a performance Friday night at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Mark Seeley on our winter warm up

Mark Seeley on our winter warm up

An Arctic Air Mass gripped the state on New Year's Day this year. However, a warming trend began early on January 3rd of this week. Retired meteorologist Mark Seeley talks about the big change in temperatures.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Navy SEAL to plead not guilty to war crimes, including killing ISIS teen

Navy SEAL to plead not guilty to war crimes, including killing ISIS teen

Nineteen-year-veteran Edward Gallagher will stand trial for alleged war crimes he committed in while serving in Iraq, including premeditated murder. If convicted, he could face life in prison.

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Never ask your husband to hide your jewelry

With the benefit of hindsight, Jane Lowe, of Halifax, N.S., realizes that she shouldn't have asked her husband, Jim, to hide her good jewelry in case someone broke into their house while they were away. In hindsight, Jim probably shouldn't have stashed it in a bag of clothing.
by Bob Collins

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AP-NORC Poll: Immigration among the top concerns in 2019

AP-NORC Poll: Immigration among the top concerns in 2019

As much of the U.S. government remains shut down over President Donald Trump's insistence on funding for his border wall, nearly half of Americans identify immigration as a top issue for the government to work on this year.
by Associated Press

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2 pedestrians struck, killed in Roseville

Two people were struck and killed by a vehicle as they crossed a busy street in Roseville.
by Associated Press

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‘Blink and you missed it’ state Senate election shapes up

The race to replace Sen. Tony Lourey, DFL-Kerrick, will come quickly but could require a primary to decide which candidates appear on the Feb. 5 general election ballot.
by Brian Bakst

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House Democrats urge sweeping reforms to boost voting access

House Democrats urge sweeping reforms to boost voting access

House Democrats are unveiling a comprehensive elections and ethics reform package that targets what they call a "culture of corruption in Washington" and aims to reduce the role of money in politics.
by Associated Press

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Rhodes scholar and 'Dreamer' fears he can't return to U.S.

Rhodes scholar and 'Dreamer' fears he can't return to U.S.

He became the first "Dreamer" to win the prestigious Rhodes scholarship. The 22-year-old, who lives in New York City, risks not being allowed back in the country if he enrolls at the University of Oxford in England in the fall.
by Associated Press

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U.S. adds stronger-than-expected 312,000 jobs; unemployment rises to 3.9 percent

U.S. adds stronger-than-expected 312,000 jobs; unemployment rises to 3.9 percent

The markets are a mess but companies are still hiring. The economy added 312,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate climbed to 3.9 percent — the highest rate since August, the Labor Department said Friday.
by Avie Schneider

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Meet the Hurricanes, sled hockey's defending junior champions

Meet the Hurricanes, sled hockey's defending junior champions

Sled hockey is growing in Minnesota, and apparently is quite competitive: A Fargo-Moorhead junior team won its second national championship last year, and is hoping to defend its title this spring.
by Dan Gunderson

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New House GOP members say ties to Trump will help Minnesotans

New House GOP members say ties to Trump will help Minnesotans

Minnesota's two new Republicans in Congress got a lot of help from President Trump in their election, and Republican hopes to regain the majority will also depend on Trump.
by Mark Zdechlik

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New environment commissioners talk climate change, water quality

New environment commissioners talk climate change, water quality

Gov.-elect Tim Walz has tapped two women -- a former suburban mayor and a former Best Buy executive -- to oversee the two largest state agencies charged with looking out for Minnesota's environment and natural resources.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Record high within reach; mild weekend, rain and snow Sunday night

Record high within reach; mild weekend, rain and snow Sunday night

Saturday highs are expected to range from the upper 20s in far northwestern Minnesota to 40s in the southeast. Sunday highs will be mainly in the 20s in the northern half of Minnesota, with 30s south.
by Ron Trenda

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Happy New Year! Your prescription prices are going up

The price of insulin tripled between 2002 and 2013. Since 2008, drug companies have increased the price 10 times. Now, a group that tracks prescription drug prices says companies are starting the year by increasing prices on almost 300 medications.
by Bob Collins

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Consumers hanging up on the smartphone economy

The frightening part of what happened to Apple's stock yesterday is how much the U.S. economy depends on the cultists of Apple, who religiously have bought products that are overpriced even though the updates are hardly so impressive that people should shell out ridiculous amounts of money for them.
by Bob Collins

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Daily Digest: A new cast in Washington

Some Minnesota political items in the news to end this holiday week.
by Mike Mulcahy

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What’s on MPR News – 1/4/19

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

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Politics with Amy Walter on Takeaway Friday

Politics with Amy Walter on Takeaway Friday

The 116th Congress is in session and the freshmen members are eager to make change.

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Fatal shooting of Minnesota Marine in DC not homicide

Fatal shooting of Minnesota Marine in DC not homicide

The Marines said Thursday the Metropolitan Police Department is treating the shooting of 20-year-old Lance Cpl. Riley Kuznia of Karlstad, Minn., as a death investigation, not a homicide investigation.
by Associated Press

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Two more charged in Catholic Charities fraud

Two more charged in Catholic Charities fraud

The U.S. Attorney's office in Minneapolis says the women stole money meant to help homeless.
by Matt Sepic

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