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Stories from March 13, 2019

Coaches and parents in college scheme find jobs in danger

Coaches and parents in college scheme find jobs in danger

At least nine athletic coaches and 33 parents were among those charged. Some parents spent hundreds of thousands of dollars, as much as $6.5 million, to guarantee their children's admission, officials said.
by Associated Press

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Fargo city offices to close as winter storm hits

Fargo city offices to close as winter storm hits

Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney has declared an emergency to close all non-emergency city offices on Thursday.
by Associated Press

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In midst of an oil boom, New Mexico sets bold new climate goals

In midst of an oil boom, New Mexico sets bold new climate goals

New Mexico lawmakers passed a bill this week mandating state utilities use 100 percent renewable energy by 2045. Meanwhile, oil production in the southeast corner of the state is breaking records.
by Nathan Rott

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Senate GOP effort on Trump border wall seems to fall short

Senate GOP effort on Trump border wall seems to fall short

An 11th-hour rescue mission by Republican senators to stave off an awkward defeat for Trump on his declaration of a national emergency at the Mexican border, and to protect themselves from a politically dicey vote opposing him, seemed to collapse Wednesday.
by Associated Press

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Opioid litigation brings company secrets into the public eye

Opioid litigation brings company secrets into the public eye

Lawsuits over the way drugmakers have marketed opioids are already putting a dent in companies' reputations. Litigation has forced the release of internal documents that are shifting the narrative.
by Brian Mann

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UK lawmakers vote against no-deal Brexit, now aim for delay

UK lawmakers vote against no-deal Brexit, now aim for delay

British lawmakers voted Wednesday to block the country from leaving the European Union without a divorce agreement and will next decide whether to try to delay that departure, currently due to take place on March 29.
by Associated Press

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Appetites: New black-owned restaurants create soul food scene in Twin Cities

Appetites: New black-owned restaurants create soul food scene in Twin Cities

The Twin Cities has never been known as a good place to get soul food, but some dedicated entrepreneurs are making the local food scene take note of an unusual-to-Minnesota phenomenon: black-owned food businesses serving both classic and innovative takes on black cooking.
by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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After 30 seasons, Frank Theatre's 'not done yet'

After 30 seasons, Frank Theatre's 'not done yet'

With no permanent home, the theater company has built a loyal, mobile audience that likes to be challenged.
by Euan Kerr

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British lawmakers reject leaving EU with no deal

British lawmakers reject leaving EU with no deal

Britain's Parliament has voted to reject having the country leave the European Union without a divorce agreement, a decision that lessens but does not remove the chance of a chaotic "no-deal" Brexit.
by Associated Press

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A conversation with former NPR host Michele Norris

A conversation with former NPR host Michele Norris

Angela Davis spoke with former NPR host Michele Norris about race, growing up in Minnesota and her recent chat with former first lady Michelle Obama in St. Paul.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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FAA grounds Boeing 737 Max planes in U.S., pending investigation

FAA grounds Boeing 737 Max planes in U.S., pending investigation

President Trump says the U.S. is issuing an emergency order grounding all Boeing 737 Max 8 and Max 9 aircraft in the wake of a crash of an Ethiopian Airliner that killed 157 people.
by Bill Chappell and Laurel Wamsley

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Are women finally gaining power in Hollywood?

Are women finally gaining power in Hollywood?

"Captain Marvel" revealed an appetite for good movies with strong female leads. But Hollywood still has a ways to go to achieve equity.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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The Latest: Manafort indicted in New York on state charges

The Latest: Manafort indicted in New York on state charges

Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been indicted in New York on state charges, seen as a strategy for preventing a potential presidential pardon.
by Associated Press

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A 'bomb cyclone' is thwacking the central U.S.

A 'bomb cyclone' is thwacking the central U.S.

The storm is bringing high winds, snow, rain and dangerous road conditions. Meteorologists and local officials are warning people across the West and Midwest to cancel travel plans.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Michelle Obama's book tour stops in St. Paul on Wednesday night

One woman who got tickets for herself and her entire book club as soon as they went on sale is Sheletta Brundidge, co-host of the "Two Haute Mamas" podcast. Brundidge talked with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about why she's going to the event.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Mariah Carey finally plays her own Twin Cities show

Mariah Carey performs at the State Theatre in Minneapolis on Wednesday night. It will be the first time that the 49-year-old singer, who has scored 18 number one hits, will headline a solo concert in the Twin Cities.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Who charges all those electric scooters? Follow a nocturnal 'juicer'

Who charges all those electric scooters? Follow a nocturnal 'juicer'

Bird and Lime offer electric scooters for rent in cities across America. The companies pay a few dollars a pop to an army of people who prowl the streets for the scooters and take them home to charge.
by Camila Domonoske

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Targeting online privacy, Congress sets a new tone with big tech

Targeting online privacy, Congress sets a new tone with big tech

In a rare area of bipartisan agreement, and after years of little regulation, lawmakers in both chambers say the tech industry needs to do more to protect its users' personal information.
by Brian Naylor

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Auditor: No evidence MN child care aid funded terrorism

Auditor: No evidence MN child care aid funded terrorism

While fraud is happening in the state's Child Care Assistance Program, it is unclear how much, and there's no evidence the subsidies are going to terrorists, Minnesota's legislative auditor said Wednesday.
by Tim Pugmire

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U.S. health officials move to tighten sales of e-cigarettes

U.S. health officials move to tighten sales of e-cigarettes

Under proposed guidelines released Wednesday by the Food and Drug Administration, e-cigarette makers would restrict sales of most flavored products to stores that verify the age of customers or include a separate, age-restricted area of the store for vaping products.
by The Associated Press

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Dozens trapped in Nigeria school collapse, at least 8 dead

Dozens trapped in Nigeria school collapse, at least 8 dead

At least eight people were confirmed dead and 37 others were rescued alive from a three-story building that collapsed Wednesday in Lagos, Nigeria.
by Associated Press

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UN: Environment is deadly, worsening mess, but not hopeless

UN: Environment is deadly, worsening mess, but not hopeless

The report concludes "unsustainable human activities globally have degraded the Earth's ecosystems, endangering the ecological foundations of society." But it also says changes in the way the world eats, buys things, gets its energy and handles its waste could help fix the problems.
by The Associated Press

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In these divided times, is civility under siege?

In these divided times, is civility under siege?

Civility is about more than simple politeness. It's a line of respect in public life. It's a comfort to some and repressive to others. And a majority of Americans believe it's in a state of crisis.
by Leila Fadel

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Winter's weight brings down roof at State Fair Cattle Barn

Winter's weight brings down roof at State Fair Cattle Barn

Fair officials said they believe snow slid from a higher point on the roof and the weight proved too much for a south-facing section of the roof. No animals or people were inside at the time, and no one was hurt.
by Tim Nelson

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EU plans for chaotic Brexit as UK readies for no-deal vote

A "no-deal" Brexit would rip up decades of rules for travel and trade between Britain and the EU. Economists say it could cause huge upheaval, with customs checks causing gridlock at U.K. ports, new tariffs triggering sudden price hikes and red tape for everyone from truckers to tourists.
by The Associated Press

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For a loon that was to be a boon, a sad tune in Park Rapids

For a loon that was to be a boon, a sad tune in Park Rapids

It's the sort of thing that could have put Park Rapids on the map, but the Planning Commission learned this week that artist and developer Arch Simonson has pulled the plug on the project, basically because people love gigantic loons so much they could get hit by a car.
by Bob Collins

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Is it time to end spring forward, fall back? Many lawmakers say yes

Is it time to end spring forward, fall back? Many lawmakers say yes

Although Minnesota is somewhat at the mercy of Congress, state lawmakers are charging ahead with bills to put the state on a year-round time cycle.
by Brian Bakst

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How 3M plans to reach 100 percent renewable electricity

How 3M plans to reach 100 percent renewable electricity

The company's headquarters recently went all-renewable for its electricity, but it's not stopping there.
by Paul Huttner

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Melting record snowpack, rain expected to cause flooding

Melting record snowpack, rain expected to cause flooding

More than an inch of rain is forecast for much of Minnesota Wednesday and Thursday including the Twin Cities metro area. With the heavier-than-normal snowpack starting to melt, forecasters are expecting some road flooding across the region.
by Matt Sepic

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Massive storm drives multiple warnings

Massive storm drives multiple warnings

Powerful storm brings rain on top of deep snow and frozen ground.
by Paul Huttner

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Former NHL player reveals his brush with suicide

A little over a year ago, Jamie Baker, a lunchpail NHL player for the Quebec Nordiques, Ottawa Senators, San Jose Sharks and Toronto Maple Leafs back in the day, had a few moments with his own thoughts during his current job as a TV analyst for the San Jose Sharks. That's when he decided that he would kill himself.
by Bob Collins

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Daily Digest: Time running out for DST?

A roundup of some of the latest political news from around the region.
by Bill Wareham

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What’s on MPR News – 3/13

What’s on MPR News – 3/13

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

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Just 'Follow this Thread': You're meant to get lost in this book about mazes

Just 'Follow this Thread': You're meant to get lost in this book about mazes

Henry Eliot's book takes twists and turns through history, philosophy, myth and pop culture. He says mazes are just like life -- except that at the end you can turn around and do it all over again.
by Ari Shapiro

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Meet the lagoon's forgotten lady and see 'the strangest movie never made'

Meet the lagoon's forgotten lady and see 'the strangest movie never made'

'The Lady from the Black Lagoon' tells the story of Milicent Patrick, who designed the Creature's monster suit. 'Giraffes on Horseback Salad' was a Marx Brothers script scenario written by Salvador Dali.
by Maureen Corrigan

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Fresh challenges to state exclusions on transgender health coverage

Fresh challenges to state exclusions on transgender health coverage

Although federal law prohibits health insurance plans from discriminating against transgender individuals, a Georgia county specifically excludes trans-related health care from coverage.
by Keren Landman

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After receiving 47 month sentence, Manafort to learn punishment in D.C. case

After receiving 47 month sentence, Manafort to learn punishment in D.C. case

Donald Trump's former campaign chairman has pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges and admitted that he tried to tamper with potential jurors. Wednesday's sentencing could lengthen his time in prison.
by Ryan Lucas

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