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Stories from April 7, 2019

Pastoring a 'purple' church: 'I absolutely bite my tongue sometimes'

Pastoring a 'purple' church: 'I absolutely bite my tongue sometimes'

In an era of red and blue polarization, purple congregations are increasingly rare and a challenge to maintain. They learn to avoid some subjects to maintain congregational harmony.
by Tom Gjelten

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Chief of staff says Democrats will 'never' see Trump tax returns

Chief of staff says Democrats will 'never' see Trump tax returns

Democrats will "never" see President Trump's tax returns, said White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney on Sunday, as a new front opened in the confrontation between the administration and Congress.
by Associated Press

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Mozambique recovers from cyclone, fights threat of cholera

Mozambique recovers from cyclone, fights threat of cholera

A battered notebook lists the people still alive in one Mozambique village after a devastating cyclone. But sip by sip, a deadly threat remains.
by Associated Press

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Buffalo Sabres fire coach Phil Housley after 2 seasons

Buffalo Sabres fire coach Phil Housley after 2 seasons

A dreadful second-half free-fall led the Buffalo Sabres with little choice but to fire coach Phil Housley after his second year on the job.
by Associated Press

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Monday warmth; update on the midweek snowstorm

Monday warmth; update on the midweek snowstorm

Our Sunday high reached 63 degrees at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Dew point temperatures were in the lower 50s, so it felt very spring-like. I think you’ll enjoy our Monday weather. Our Wednesday and Thursday weather? Not so much. On to the details. Temperature trends Monday highs are expected to reach the 60s in most of…
by Ron Trenda

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College basketball: Minnesota adds 2 years to Pitino's contract

College basketball: Minnesota adds 2 years to Pitino's contract

University of Minnesota men's basketball coach Richard Pitino has agreed to a two-year contract extension, coming off his first NCAA tournament win in six seasons with the Gophers.
by Associated Press

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2019 Minnesota Book Award winners announced

2019 Minnesota Book Award winners announced

Minnesota's literary community gathered Saturday night in St. Paul for the 31st annual Minnesota Book Awards.
by MPR News Staff

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Rwanda somberly marks 25th anniversary of the start of genocide

Rwanda somberly marks 25th anniversary of the start of genocide

Rwanda on Sunday somberly commemorated the start, 25 years ago, of its genocide in which some 800,000 people were killed, as the country continues to grapple with the lasting consequences of the mass killings.
by Associated Press

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Tension, anxiety in border cities after Trump threatens closure

Tension, anxiety in border cities after Trump threatens closure

President Trump has since backed off his threat, but as border officials scramble to deal with an unprecedented flow of migrants, there are disruptions at the border and increasingly long wait times.
by Mallory Falk

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Showers at times, a t-storm is also possible; latest info on the Thursday snow

Showers at times, a t-storm is also possible; latest info on the Thursday snow

It feels like spring today, with mild temps and rain in the forecast. April is a fickle month, and wintry weather will make a comeback Wednesday and Thursday. So it goes in Minnesota! Temperature trends Sunday highs are expected to range from 40s in northern Minnesota to 60s in the far south. We could flirt…
by Ron Trenda

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'The Old Drift' takes the long view of human (and mosquito) history

'The Old Drift' takes the long view of human (and mosquito) history

Namwali Serpell's lush, sprawling new novel is a speculative history -- and future -- of Zambia, from colonialism to an ill-fated space program and the age of mass surveillance and drone warfare.
by Annalisa Quinn

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Monsters imaginary and real haunt 'The Luminous Dead'

Monsters imaginary and real haunt 'The Luminous Dead'

Caitlin Starling's tense new horror novel follows a desperate young cave diver who's lied her way into a job on a dangerous planet, and the supervisor who may not have her best interests at heart.
by Jason Sheehan

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Final Four: Mooney, defense lead Texas Tech over Michigan State

Final Four: Mooney, defense lead Texas Tech over Michigan State

While the Texas Tech defense was locking down Michigan State on one end, Matt Mooney was raining in 3s on the other, lifting Tech to one win away from the title.
by Associated Press

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Last foul, dribble no-call make refs focus of Final Four

Last foul, dribble no-call make refs focus of Final Four

Virginia looked done. Everything changed with one slight bump, one whistle and three clutch free throws — along with a pretty big no-call moments earlier.
by Associated Press

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U.S. edges Canada 3-2 in women's hockey worlds

U.S. edges Canada 3-2 in women's hockey worlds

Annie Pankowski scored the winning goal on a second-period power play Saturday, leading the United States to a 3-2 victory over Canada at the women's world hockey championships.
by Associated Press

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#ForHooyo: Moms at heart of new campaign to curb violence in Twin Cities

#ForHooyo: Moms at heart of new campaign to curb violence in Twin Cities

A new campaign aims to harness young Somali Americans' love for their mothers as a means to stopping violence. "We are the ones who are getting hurt ... so we are asking them to stop this," one mother said.
by Cody Nelson

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Photos: Virginia, Texas Tech advance to title game in Minneapolis

Photos: Virginia, Texas Tech advance to title game in Minneapolis

Virginia stunned Auburn 63-62 in the first Final Four semifinal, while Texas Tech pulled away from Michigan State for a 61-51 win in the second on Saturday night at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
by Associated Press

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Final Four: Virginia dances past Auburn into title game

Final Four: Virginia dances past Auburn into title game

From one-and-done to NCAA Tournament miracle men, Virginia is going to the national championship game for the first time after pulling off another last-second stunner on a disputed foul with 0.6 seconds left.
by Associated Press

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