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Stories from January 21, 2019

6 hurt after police chase, crash in northeast Minneapolis

After officers lost sight of the car, they stopped their pursuit. A short time later, the vehicle was involved in a crash at University and 17th avenues northeast.
by Tim Nelson and Kirsti Marohn

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Allina restricts visitors to prevent flu spread

Under the restrictions, children under the age of 5 and people who are sick are asked not to visit. Anyone who has a cough or sore throat should wear a mask.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Progress report: President Trump's campaign promises, 2 years later

Progress report: President Trump's campaign promises, 2 years later

At the midpoint of his four-year term, President Trump has delivered on some campaign promises and ignored others, while many are still works in progress.
by Scott Horsley

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IMAX at Minnesota Zoo to close this weekend

The 500-seat theater opened in 1997. It's known for having the largest screen in Minnesota and immersive digital sound. The zoo said in a email to members that IMAX made the decision to close the theater without input from zoo leadership.
by Kirsti Marohn

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For the poor, the safety net in a shutdown doesn't feel safe

For the poor, the safety net in a shutdown doesn't feel safe

Most major aid programs haven't dried up yet. But each day the stalemate in Washington drags on, the U.S. inches closer to what advocates call a looming emergency. Those dependent on the aid are watching closely under a cloud of stress and anxiety.
by The Associated Press

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3 groups, many videos, many interpretations of DC encounter

3 groups, many videos, many interpretations of DC encounter

The videos posted to social media appear to illustrate a nation of such deep divisions -- racial, religious and ideological -- that no one was willing to listen to the others' point of view.
by The Associated Press

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Shutdown goes on as Trump offer doesn't budge Democrats

Shutdown goes on as Trump offer doesn't budge Democrats

Trump offered on Saturday to temporarily extend protections for young immigrants brought to the country illegally as children and those fleeing disaster zones in exchange for $5.7 billion for his border wall. But Democrats said the three-year proposal didn't go nearly far enough.
by The Associated Press

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Sen. Kamala Harris announces 2020 presidential candidacy

Sen. Kamala Harris announces 2020 presidential candidacy

The California Democrat's career as a prosecutor, as well as economic and racial equality, are the focus of her campaign. Harris is the third senator to announce a presidential run.
by Scott Detrow

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Chain mail factory's needs don't always mesh with realities of rural Minn.

Chain mail factory's needs don't always mesh with realities of rural Minn.

Starting a business in a small, rural town often brings unique challenges. But an unusual business called Weave Got Maille, has outgrown its founders' expectations despite the challenges.
by Dan Gunderson

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Young and focused: Cantrell aims to engage, represent, inspire his peers

Young and focused: Cantrell aims to engage, represent, inspire his peers

At 23, State Rep. Hunter Cantrell is the youngest member of the current Minnesota Legislature. But Cantrell is most interested in talking about his work.
by Nina Moini

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Snow spreads across Minn. today and tonight, lingers into Tuesday; temps bottom out on Friday

Snow spreads across Minn. today and tonight, lingers into Tuesday; temps bottom out on Friday

Today’s Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday will feature accumulating snow in parts of Minnesota. Periods of snow are likely across all of Minnesota and western Wisconsin overnight tonight and into Tuesday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s North American Mesoscale forecast model shows the potential precipitation pattern Monday morning through Tuesday evening: The color chart…
by Ron Trenda

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Lunar eclipse provides celestial treat for Minnesota skywatchers

Lunar eclipse provides celestial treat for Minnesota skywatchers

The eclipse reached totality at about 10:41 p.m. Sunday, turning the moon an orange-red hue for about an hour, until the Earth's shadow started to recede.
by Andrew Krueger

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Daily Digest: King Day roundup

A quick look at some Minnesota political stories you may have missed over the weekend.
by Mike Mulcahy

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CNN's Don Lemon gives Minneapolis keynote on MLK Day

CNN's Don Lemon gives Minneapolis keynote on MLK Day

And in part two, hear Fox News analyst Juan Williams speaking about his new book, ""What the Hell Do You Have to Lose? Trump's War on Civil Rights."
by MPR News Staff

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Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through the eyes of young people

Two high school leaders and a professor from the University of St. Thomas spoke about what the civil rights movement means to them, and what they are dealing with today when it comes to race.
by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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What’s on MPR News – 1/21/19

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

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Giuliani: 'So what' if Trump and Cohen discussed testimony

Giuliani: 'So what' if Trump and Cohen discussed testimony

President Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani left open Sunday the possibility that Trump and former personal attorney Michael Cohen might have discussed Cohen's congressional testimony.
by Associated Press

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Three vehicles break through ice in one day on Minnesota lake

While much of Minnesota saw temperatures well below zero on Saturday and Sunday, dangerous ice conditions persist on some lakes in the state.
by MPR News Staff

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Shutdown makes government websites more vulnerable to hackers, experts say

Shutdown makes government websites more vulnerable to hackers, experts say

The longer the federal shutdown lasts, the more likely security breaches of government websites become, cyber specialists say. And it could lead to security problems long after the government reopens.
by Laura Sydell

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Before black lung, West Virginia tunnel project killed hundreds

Before black lung, West Virginia tunnel project killed hundreds

One of the worst industrial disasters in American history is a forgotten example of the dangers of silica, the toxic dust behind the modern black lung epidemic in Appalachia.
by Adelina Lancianese

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