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Stories from February 21, 2019

No charges against officer who shot man in mental health crisis

The Washington County Attorney has declined to file charges against an officer who shot a man having a mental health crisis last November in Stillwater.
by Alisa Roth

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Peterson, Emmer assure Minnesota farmers help is on the way

Peterson, Emmer assure Minnesota farmers help is on the way

The congressmen, one a Democrat and the other a Republican, both have farmers in their districts who have struggled with low milk prices, tariffs and competition.
by Kirsti Marohn

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APM Reports documentary: 'Order 9066' part 3

APM Reports documentary: 'Order 9066' part 3

The conclusion of the APM Reports documentary series, "Order 9066."

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2 Republicans, 1 Democrat vie for open Minnesota House seat

The field is set for a special election to a state House seat in east-central Minnesota that became open in a game of political musical chairs.
by Associated Press

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New election called in North Carolina House race

New election called in North Carolina House race

After months of insisting he knew of no illegal activity being done on behalf of his campaign, Republican Mark Harris, who leads the race for North Carolina's 9th Congressional District, called Thursday for the State Board of Elections to hold a new election.
by Miles Parks

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Why Iowa is vital to Klobuchar's presidential hopes

Why Iowa is vital to Klobuchar's presidential hopes

Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has downplayed talk that her presidential run hinges on Iowa. But there's no doubt that without a strong showing there, it'll be hard to gain the money and momentum needed to win the Democratic nomination.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Peter Tork, Monkees' lovable bass-guitar player, dead at 77

Peter Tork, Monkees' lovable bass-guitar player, dead at 77

Peter Tork, who studied at Carleton College in Northfield and later rose to teen-idol fame in 1966 playing the lovably clueless bass guitarist in the made-for-television rock band The Monkees, has died. He was 77.
by Associated Press

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How Gov. Walz's health care buy-in plan works

How Gov. Walz's health care buy-in plan works

Walz plan isn't as simple as a MinnesotaCare buy-in. It isn't a single-payer plan. And it wouldn't start right away.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Threat allegations keep Coast Guard officer jailed

Lt. Christopher Paul Hasson, 49, was ordered held without bail on drug and gun charges while prosecutors gather evidence to support more serious charges involving what they portrayed as a domestic terror plot by a man who espoused white-supremacist views.
by Associated Press

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How do you preserve history on the moon?

How do you preserve history on the moon?

As the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing nears, some say the site of the first footprints on the moon should be protected. But historic preservation off our planet is unprecedented.
by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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4-year-old inspires with trampoline act in his wheelchair

A North Dakota charity event turned into worldwide inspiration when a 4-year-old boy performed his favorite trampoline act in his wheelchair.
by Associated Press

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Challenges, opportunities of climate solutions

An author of the UN climate report assesses the pace of climate solutions.
by Paul Huttner

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Dominick Argento, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, dead at 91

Dominick Argento, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, dead at 91

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Dominick Argento died Wednesday. He was 91. Known for his eclectic range of work, he composed operas such as "Casanova's Homecoming", "The Dream of Valentino" and "Miss Havisham's Fire."
by Euan Kerr

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CVS looks to make its drugstores a destination for health care

CVS looks to make its drugstores a destination for health care

With almost 10,000 stores across the country, CVS says it is already where consumers are. The company is transforming some of its stores and their retail clinics into hubs for a wider range of care. https
by Alison Kodjak

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ChangeMakers: Dr. LaPrincess Brewer, building 'a culture of health' for the underserved

ChangeMakers: Dr. LaPrincess Brewer, building 'a culture of health' for the underserved

Dr. LaPrincess Brewer, 38, is a preventive cardiologist in the department of cardiovascular medicine at Mayo Clinic, and an assistant professor at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine.
by Christine T. Nguyen

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Is anyone still watching the Oscars?

Is anyone still watching the Oscars?

The awards show won't have a host this year and has changed its planned broadcast—and then changed that plan again. Do the Oscars generate more drama than the movies they celebrate?
by Euan Kerr and Marcheta Fornoff

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What one survivor, advocate wants to hear from pope's summit on clergy sex abuse

Catholic leaders from around the world are gathered at the Vatican today for the start of a four-day summit on clergy sex abuse. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Frank Meuers about his expectations for the summit. Meuers leads the Minnesota chapter of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, or SNAP.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Elton John brings his farewell tour to Minneapolis

It's been nearly 50 years since Elton John first performed in Minneapolis, in a show at the old Guthrie Theater. He returns for shows on Thursday and Friday night, as part of what he says will be his final tour.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota lawmaker seeks crackdown on fake hate crime claims

A Minnesota lawmaker wants tougher penalties for falsely reporting hate crimes in his state after an actor in Chicago was accused of doing so.
by Associated Press

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Ellison turns to task force in drug-price debate

Ellison turns to task force in drug-price debate

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said he'll form a 15-person task force to make recommendations on drug-pricing proposals. But he says drug companies shouldn't count on a seat at the table.
by Brian Bakst

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Syracuse hoops coach Jim Boeheim strikes, kills pedestrian on highway

Syracuse hoops coach Jim Boeheim strikes, kills pedestrian on highway

Syracuse police say the man had been in a car with three others before midnight Wednesday when their vehicle crashed into a guardrail on a Syracuse interstate. Boeheim struck the man while trying to avoid the vehicle.
by The Associated Press

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House committee looking to take gun bill hearing off site

The DFL-controlled House public safety committee will hold the initial hearing on two gun bills at an Edina school next week.
by Brian Bakst

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Hollywood diversity report finds progress, but much left to gain

Hollywood diversity report finds progress, but much left to gain

The annual UCLA study tallies box office numbers and ratings alongside diversity both on and off screen. Today's "increasingly diverse audiences prefer diverse film and television content," it finds.
by Elizabeth Blair

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Endless snow sparks sidewalk wars

Maybe there's a property line there somewhere and these rules of boundaries must be followed. Or you can forget that we've reached the end of the "isn't it pretty?" season and the fact the ongoing snow is now bringing out the worst in us and shovel the sidewalk.
by Bob Collins

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Critics say border wall could harm wildlife corridors and sensitive desert terrain

Critics say border wall could harm wildlife corridors and sensitive desert terrain

The wall along the U.S.-Mexico border cuts across sensitive desert and mountainous terrain. But environmental regulations are waived for wall construction, raising concerns about long-term damage.
by Mallory Falk

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Judicial political ads the Wisconsin way

Political ads have trended toward the warm and fuzzy lately, but a Wisconsin judge, running for the state Supreme Court, is having none of it, while at the same time reminding people in Minnesota that elections for judges can be illuminating, interesting, and deal with significant issues without soiling the candidate.
by Bob Collins

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A harsh winter: Are students tired of snow days?

A harsh winter: Are students tired of snow days?

Educators can't remember so many days of missed school in a season. Some schools held a makeup day on Presidents Day and are looking to add more to their calendar.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Art Hounds: Strong women dance in 'Agbara Obirin'

Art Hounds: Strong women dance in 'Agbara Obirin'

Plus, Art Hounds recommend Bucket Brigade's marital comedy "Til Death" and musical brunches with drag queens.
by Marianne Combs

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La Crosse’s crocheting kid has a book deal

La Crosse’s crocheting kid has a book deal

Jonah Larson, 11, of La Crosse, Wis., has all the orders he can handle now that the La Crosse Tribune made him an international star because of his love of crocheting.
by Bob Collins

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Snowstorm recap; another big storm this weekend?

Snowstorm recap; another big storm this weekend?

The heaviest snow Saturday evening through Sunday is most likely from northeastern Iowa through southeastern Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro area might escape with just a few inches of snow Saturday night into Sunday morning.
by Ron Trenda

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At Birkie, family will ski as Norwegian warriors, princess

Karl Andresen, a political science professor at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, was one of the original participants in the Birkebeiner ski race, the latest staging of which will be held this weekend. He left behind a family that won't forget its Norwegian roots.
by Bob Collins

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(Snowball) Fight!

We are through one round of the great Twin Cities snowball challenge and, so far, St. Paul is wiping its snow-clogged streets with the spiffy neighbor.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News – 2/21/19

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

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Arrested Coast Guard officer planned mass terrorist attack 'on a scale rarely seen'

Arrested Coast Guard officer planned mass terrorist attack 'on a scale rarely seen'

Federal prosecutors say Christopher Paul Hasson, a self-described white nationalist, amassed a stockpile of weapons while cultivating plans to launch a widespread attack on prominent Democratic lawmakers. Court documents show his list included "iihan omar," presumably Minnesota U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar.
by Greg Myre and Vanessa Romo

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Walz needs GOP help to deliver on agenda for rural Minnesota

Walz needs GOP help to deliver on agenda for rural Minnesota

Gov. Tim Walz's first budget contains lots of things that leaders from outside the Twin Cities area have been seeking -- more money for schools, local governments, highways and rural broadband to name just a few.
by Associated Press

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After delay, Michael Cohen to testify on Capitol Hill next week

After delay, Michael Cohen to testify on Capitol Hill next week

President Trump's former lawyer is scheduled to appear Feb. 27 before the House oversight committee. Members of Congress are expected to ask him about hush money payments ahead of Election Day 2016.
by Arnie Seipel

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U.S. says Alabama woman who joined Islamic State isn't citizen

U.S. says Alabama woman who joined Islamic State isn't citizen

An Alabama woman who joined the Islamic State group in Syria won't be allowed to return to the United States with her toddler son because she is not an American citizen, the U.S. said on Wednesday.
by Associated Press

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Mpls. police say most officers activate body cameras correctly

Mpls. police say most officers activate body cameras correctly

Minneapolis police start the recording of their body cameras about nine out of 10 times they're supposed to, according to the latest figures presented to the City Council Wednesday.
by MPR News Staff

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