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Stories from March 20, 2019

Preparing for a flood? Here's some sandbagging 101

Preparing for a flood? Here's some sandbagging 101

There's plenty of flooding in the forecast for Minnesota and the rest of the Midwest. Here are some basic tips on how to prepare a sandbag dike.
by MPR News Staff

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What's the next technological frontier?

What's the next technological frontier?

When the World Wide Web debuted 30 years ago, it was seen as the new frontier -- the great equalizer, even. As we celebrate three decades of the web, how much have we gained from it? MPR News' Stephanie Curtis filled in for host Kerri Miller.
by Stephanie Curtis

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Appetites: Making wedding cakes with love

Appetites: Making wedding cakes with love

Say your friend asks you to make a wedding cake. Are you qualified? Probably not. Should you do it? Amy Thielen is here to say: Yes! Absolutely!
by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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U.S. judge blocks oil, gas drilling over climate change

U.S. judge blocks oil, gas drilling over climate change

A judge has blocked oil and gas drilling on almost 500 square miles in Wyoming. The order marks the latest in a string of court rulings over the past decade faulting the government's consideration of emissions when issuing energy leases.
by Associated Press

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Officials: Mother killed herself, her 2 children were killed

Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension have identified the three people found dead in northwestern Minnesota as a mother and her two young children.

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Curlytics: The analytics revolution sweeps into curling

Curlytics: The analytics revolution sweeps into curling

The analytics entrenched in baseball and other sports are meeting the swept ice, thrown stones and hammers of curling. The turn-based game on ice is primed for data derived strategies.
by Jerry Burnes, Mesabi Daily News

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In Clearwater County, watch out for bears on the walk to school

In Clearwater County, watch out for bears on the walk to school

A few weeks ago, the state was debating whether we're too quick to keep our kids sheltered from the elements. You know, not like we were kids, what with our survival skills and all. What about the kids of Clearwater County, west of Bemidji?
by Bob Collins

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General Mills fiscal 3Q results top forecasts

General Mills fiscal 3Q results top forecasts

General Mills Inc. shares rallied in early trading Wednesday after the food company posted better-than-expected results and raised its guidance.
by Associated Press

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Nelson wins House seat in special election

Republican Nathan Nelson has won the special election to fill a vacant state House seat in east-central Minnesota.
by Associated Press

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Justice pokes MN Supreme Court for ‘Sesame Street’ approach

There's a good reason why Minnesota lawmakers spend hours during floor debate arguing about the wording of laws they intend to pass. Words matter. Take the state's law on first-degree burglary, for example.
by Bob Collins

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Mozambique mourns, Zimbabwe buries dead from Cyclone Idai

Mozambique mourns, Zimbabwe buries dead from Cyclone Idai

Zimbabwe is retrieving and burying bodies Wednesday as Mozambique begins three days of national mourning for victims of Cyclone Idai, one of the most destructive storms southern Africa has experienced in decades.
by Associated Press

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Trump keeps a sharp focus on Ohio for the 2020 campaign

Trump keeps a sharp focus on Ohio for the 2020 campaign

President Trump is returning to the state that foretold his 2016 victory and serves as the linchpin of his re-election effort.
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Disney closes $71B deal for Fox entertainment assets

Disney closes $71B deal for Fox entertainment assets

Disney has closed its $71 billion acquisition of Fox's entertainment business, putting "Cinderella," "The Simpsons," "Star Wars" and "Dr. Strange" under one corporate roof.
by Associated Press

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5 key points from a new report on Minnesota electricity

5 key points from a new report on Minnesota electricity

A new analysis from BloombergNEF shows the state is rapidly changing how it produces electricity.
by Paul Huttner

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The Legacy Amendment proves how Minnesota is unique

One reason the Legacy Amendment is important: You can't make money anymore being local. There aren't enough local businesses left to fund it.
by Bob Collins

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Evictions are rising in Rochester; this team is trying to stop them

Evictions are rising in Rochester; this team is trying to stop them

A squad of lawyers, financial counselors and others helps renters work with landlords threatening eviction. The free work helps keep a roof over citizens who might otherwise be homeless in Rochester's extremely tight housing market.
by Catharine Richert

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Grand Forks as #1 hockey city? No

Grand Forks as #1 hockey city? No

Can you be the State of Hockey and not have the top "hockey city" in the country, Minnesota? Sure.
by Bob Collins

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Hockey’s racism is showing

An amateur league playoff game in western New York was canceled because of racism last weekend.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News – 3/20/19

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

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'The Lost Gutenberg' traces one bible's 500-year journey

'The Lost Gutenberg' traces one bible's 500-year journey

The depth of Margaret Leslie Davis' research on the tome's history cannot be understated -- her writing is straightforward and, at times, heartbreaking, but outstanding reporting lies at the core.
by Gabino Iglesias

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'The Future of Literature': Whiting Awards celebrate 10 emerging writers

'The Future of Literature': Whiting Awards celebrate 10 emerging writers

The novelists, poets and playwrights won Wednesday partly for their work so far, but also for the promise they've shown. If previous winners are an indication, it's a promise they're likely to keep.
by Colin Dwyer

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Hear the new EPA chief Andrew Wheeler on cars, coal and climate

Hear the new EPA chief Andrew Wheeler on cars, coal and climate

The newly confirmed EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler speaks about climate change, personal transportation, the future of coal and more.
by MPR News Staff

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