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Stories from February 25, 2019

Greener childhood associated with happier adulthood

Greener childhood associated with happier adulthood

Research suggests the more of your childhood that is spent surrounded by green spaces, the lower your risk of developing mental illness in adulthood, whether in the city or the country.
by Jonathan Lambert

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Snow strands hundreds in southern Minnesota

Snow strands hundreds in southern Minnesota

Hundreds of people were stranded in southern Minnesota during the weekend snowstorm, and some are still displaced.
by Marianne Combs and Matt Sepic

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Ex-campaign worker for Trump sues over unwanted kiss claim

Ex-campaign worker for Trump sues over unwanted kiss claim

A former worker on President Trump's 2016 campaign claims in a lawsuit filed Monday that he abruptly grabbed her by the hand and planted an unwanted kiss on her face during a Florida meeting with staff and volunteers.
by Associated Press

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Towns returns to Wolves lineup after harrowing highway crash

Towns returns to Wolves lineup after harrowing highway crash

As soon as the medical exam confirmed the injuries were minor, the two-time All-Star center, Karl-Anthony Towns, quickly began thinking about whether he could still join his team in time for the next game. He knew he was fortunate, though, to have escaped the crash at all.
by Associated Press

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Iowa diocese identifies 28 priests accused of abusing minors

At least 28 priests are credibly accused of having sexually abused more than 100 boys and girls while working for a Roman Catholic diocese in Iowa, church officials announced Monday.
by Associated Press

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Beyond 'bumper sticker' slogans: 2020 Democrats debate details of Medicare-for-all

Beyond 'bumper sticker' slogans: 2020 Democrats debate details of Medicare-for-all

Presidential candidates like Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris and Amy Klobuchar are giving details of their health care proposals, the first big issue where 2020 hopefuls are differentiating themselves.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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New Mexico eyes a 'Medicaid buy-in' plan to insure more residents

New Mexico eyes a 'Medicaid buy-in' plan to insure more residents

While some officials urge expansion of the Medicare system, several states are mulling a different way to ensure residents have affordable coverage: Help them buy into a Medicaid-like plan.
by Michelle Andrews

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Search continues for body at Texas plane crash site

Authorities scoured the shallow waters of a southeast Texas bay Monday for clues about what led to the sudden crash of a Boeing 767 cargo plane carrying Amazon packages, and for the body of one of the three people aboard.

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Prosecutors: Noor's pre-arrest silence should be admitted at trial

Prosecutors: Noor's pre-arrest silence should be admitted at trial

Hennepin County prosecutors want to use former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor's pre-arrest silence against him at trial, according to a memo filed Monday that details attempts to get Noor to speak with investigators as well as a secret grand jury.
by Riham Feshir

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The big Oscar win by 'Green Book' leaves many frustrated

The big Oscar win by 'Green Book' leaves many frustrated

The decision to hand the best film Oscar to "Green Book" continued to be debated Monday, long after the last Champagne glass had finally been emptied.
by Associated Press

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Snow days turn into 'digital days' at some Minnesota schools

Snow days turn into 'digital days' at some Minnesota schools

Better technology and a change in state law have made it easier than ever to keep students learning when bad weather closes schools. The model, though, doesn't work for everyone.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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On eve of 2nd Trump-Kim summit, is North Korean reactor producing plutonium?

On eve of 2nd Trump-Kim summit, is North Korean reactor producing plutonium?

Days before President Trump and Kim Jong Un are to meet in Vietnam, satellite images show no river ice downstream from the key North Korean facility at Yongbyon — a sign the reactor may be running.
by Geoff Brumfiel

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Attorney General Ellison lays out his priorities

Attorney General Ellison lays out his priorities

Ellison has pledged to take on overpriced prescription drugs, predatory lending and other issues that affect Minnesotans' wallets. He also joined a lawsuit with 15 other states to challenge President Trump's declaration of a national emergency.
by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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No recording allowed at trial of former Minneapolis officer

No recording allowed at trial of former Minneapolis officer

A Minnesota judge says there will be no audio or video recording allowed during the trial of a former Minneapolis officer who shot and killed an Australian woman.
by Associated Press

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The Political Junkie: What could come from Cohen's testimony

Michael Cohen is set to testify publicly in front of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform on Wednesday. What information could come from his testimony? What might happen away from public view?
by Kerri Miller

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A Beautiful World: Synesthesia and tasting the London Underground

A Beautiful World: Synesthesia and tasting the London Underground

James Wannerton has a neurological condition called synesthesia, which makes him taste sound. So he created a map of the tastes for all the stations of the London Underground.
by Heather McElhatton

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R. Kelly out on bail in sexual abuse case

R. Kelly out on bail in sexual abuse case

R&B star R. Kelly has been released from jail after posting the required bail of $100,000 -- 10 percent of the bond. He entered a not-guilty plea Monday in response to being charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
by Anastasia Tsioulcas

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Worker visas in doubt as Trump immigration crackdown widens

Worker visas in doubt as Trump immigration crackdown widens

Immigrants with specialized skills are being denied work visas or seeing applications get caught up in lengthy bureaucratic tangles under federal changes that some consider a contradiction to President Donald Trump's promise of a continued pathway to the U.S. for the most talented foreigners.
by Associated Press

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Judge rules male-only draft violates Constitution

Judge rules male-only draft violates Constitution

Now that women serve in combat roles, it's no longer justified to exclude them from draft requirements, a federal judge ruled. The case was brought by a men's advocacy group.
by Matthew S. Schwartz

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A new benefit: Some companies help workers pay down student loans

A new benefit: Some companies help workers pay down student loans

Some employers are offering benefits that pay down student loans. They say it's a popular way to recruit younger workers who are struggling with college debt.
by Yuki Noguchi

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Republican Rep. Bahr regrets ‘confusion’ over gun comment

In an apology he read on the House floor, Rep. Cal Bahr said his comments at a weekend gun rights rally were misunderstood and he didn't mean to encourage violence against gun control advocates.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Here are 6 minutes of a kid learning to skate, because you need it

The Minnesota Wild today continued blowing up its underachieving franchise, sending former future-of-the-team Mikael Granlund to the Nashville Predators for winger Kevin Fiala. Come in off the ledge, fans.
by Bob Collins

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Walz condemns Republican's remarks on gun bill supporters

Gov. Tim Walz is condemning comments by a Republican state lawmaker who said supporters of tighter gun restrictions need to be "kicked to the curb and stomped on and run over."
by The Associated Press

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Anger can be contagious. Here's how to stop the spread

Anger can be contagious. Here's how to stop the spread

Emotions circulate through social networks -- the good, bad and ugly. And these days the feeling that seems most viral is anger. Sometimes it takes just one act of kindness to stop the vicious cycle.
by Allison Aubrey

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No cameras in court? No surprise

The Supreme Court, like many states, put a provision in its rules that guarantees we often won't see coverage; it gave attorneys for both sides the right to object. If one side objects, the cameras are banned. End of story. That's what happened Monday.
by Bob Collins

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Dangerous cold returns after weekend storm; several southern MN highways remain closed

Dangerous cold returns after weekend storm; several southern MN highways remain closed

In Owatonna Sunday night, the National Guard armory sheltered about 150 people. In Albert Lea, more than 50 people who were rescued from their cars took refuge at the local armory.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Wind energy, tax breaks sought to bring Google to Becker, Minn.

Wind energy, tax breaks sought to bring Google to Becker, Minn.

The tax abatement request is one of the latest developments in the tech giant's proposal for the data center, which it says would bring new jobs and economic growth to the area.
by Kirsti Marohn

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'Black Identities' exhibit marks cultural shift for Mia

'Black Identities' exhibit marks cultural shift for Mia

Could the Minneapolis Art Institute mount an exhibit from its own collection produced entirely by black artists? Almost.
by Marianne Combs

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Betrayed by GPS, trucker gets stuck on Lake Minnetonka

Betrayed by GPS, trucker gets stuck on Lake Minnetonka

This update from Lake Minnetonka: the ice on Carson's Bay is safe for whatever you've got in mind.
by Bob Collins

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The urge to get home meets a blizzard

If weatherpeople gave us a three-day warning about a blizzard (they did), and authorities told drivers in southern Minnesota to stay off the road (they did), why were so many people stranded and had to be rescued by first responders who had to assume the risk of doing so?
by Bob Collins

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Author Marlon James on 'Black Leopard, Red Wolf'

Author Marlon James on 'Black Leopard, Red Wolf'

Author Marlon James called his latest book, "Black Leopard, Red Wolf," the African "Game of Thrones." James joined MPR News' Kerri Miller for the Thread Live at the Fitzgerald Theater.
by Kerri Miller and Jeffrey Bissoy

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AI debates a human: Should we subsidize preschool?

AI debates a human: Should we subsidize preschool?

An Intelligence Squared debate on subsidizing preschool: artificial intelligence vs a human being.

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What’s on MPR News – 2/25/19

What’s on MPR News – 2/25/19

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

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In an upset, 'Green Book' wins best picture at Oscars

In an upset, 'Green Book' wins best picture at Oscars

"Green Book" was crowned best picture at the 91st Academy Awards on Sunday, handing Hollywood's top award to a film seen as a feel-good throwback by some and ridiculed as an outdated inversion of "Driving Miss Daisy" by others.
by The Associated Press

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The full list of Academy Award winners

The full list of Academy Award winners

And the winner is ... Take a look to see who left with an Oscar Sunday night.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis vs. St. Paul: Snowballs fly amid wild winds

Minneapolis vs. St. Paul: Snowballs fly amid wild winds

Whipping winds and frigid temperatures didn't stop dozens of people from taking part in a big snowball fight in St. Paul on Sunday afternoon.
by Nina Moini

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Overcoming a 'long, bitter relationship,' Grand Canyon and tribes mark centennial

Overcoming a 'long, bitter relationship,' Grand Canyon and tribes mark centennial

When the Grand Canyon became a national park 100 years ago, native tribes who lived in the canyon were pushed aside. Now the park service is working with them to design a new cultural heritage site.
by Laurel Morales

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Trump extends China tariff deadline, cites progress in talks

Trump extends China tariff deadline, cites progress in talks

President Trump said Sunday he will extend a deadline to escalate tariffs on Chinese imports, citing "substantial progress" in weekend talks between the two countries.
by Associated Press

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