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Stories from April 11, 2019

Twins postpone Tigers series opener due to wintry weather

Twins postpone Tigers series opener due to wintry weather

The Minnesota Twins have postponed their series opener against the Detroit Tigers because of wintry weather, opting for a doubleheader next month.
by Associated Press

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Michael Avenatti indicted for allegedly stealing paraplegic client's settlement money

Michael Avenatti indicted for allegedly stealing paraplegic client's settlement money

The lawyer, who represented Stormy Daniels and is already facing federal financial crimes charges, has been indicted on 36 counts of embezzlement and fraud by a California federal grand jury.

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A look at Minnesota farming in 7 charts

A look at Minnesota farming in 7 charts

Minnesota remains one of the country's top agricultural states, even as the number of farms continues to decline, according to new data released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
by Dan Gunderson, Elizabeth Dunbar and Jiwon Choi

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Photos: April snowstorm impacts Minnesota

Photos: April snowstorm impacts Minnesota

For the second year in a row, an April snowstorm dumped heavy wet snow across much of the state.
by MPR News Staff

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Agriculture report shows fewer but larger farms in U.S.

Agriculture report shows fewer but larger farms in U.S.

The latest Census of Agriculture shows the number of farms and ranches in the U.S. has fallen but the remaining operations are larger and are responsible for a higher percentage of agricultural sales.
by Associated Press

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Report: Voter rolls are growing due to automatic voter registration

Report: Voter rolls are growing due to automatic voter registration

A new report by the Brennan Center found that automatic voter registration in states has given a big boost to voter rolls in states where it's been adopted.
by Pam Fessler

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Minnesota records first pediatric flu death this season

Minnesota records first pediatric flu death this season

Officials haven't released information on the age of the child or the region of the state where the flu-related death occurred.
by Nina Moini

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Federal judge says no to oil, gas emissions in Wyoming

A federal judge in Wyoming has denied oil and gas leases in Wyoming because they failed to adequately consider impacts from climate change.
by Paul Huttner

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The Five: GoT's horrible pilot, Baby Shark's origin story, and a new single from Vampire Weekend

Almost every week, senior producer Stephanie Curtis stops by to tell us what to read, watch, listen to or experience. Here's her roundup for the third week of April 2019.
by Stephanie Curtis and Kelly Gordon

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What you need to know about the Noor trial

What you need to know about the Noor trial

Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor is standing trial in connection to the 2017 killing of Justine Ruszczyk, also known as Justine Damond.
by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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Connexus Energy board challengers lose election with low voter turnout

Connexus Energy board challengers lose election with low voter turnout

Three members of Connexus Energy, Minnesota's largest electric cooperative, had hoped to unseat incumbents on the co-op board to bring change. But less than 10 percent of Connexus members turned in ballots, and the largest percentage of the vote any of the challengers received was 46 percent.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Ex-Obama WH counsel accused of lying about lobbying work

Ex-Obama WH counsel accused of lying about lobbying work

Former Obama administration White House counsel Greg Craig expects to be charged in a foreign lobbying investigation spun off from special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe, his lawyers said.
by Associated Press

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Polls open in the world's largest democracy: Fun facts on India's election

Polls open in the world's largest democracy: Fun facts on India's election

Polls have opened in 18 Indian states and two union territories. It is the first day of a seven-phase election staggered over more than five weeks in the country of 1.3 billion people.
by Lauren Frayer and Furkan Latif Khan

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50 years since Tommy Roe's 'Dizzy' topped the pop chart

Roe, who had six Top Ten hits in the course of his career, toured the U.K. with the Beatles in 1963. Initially, he was the headliner — but as Beatlemania grew, they swapped places on the bill.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Truckers are no match for a stiff wind

Among the more amazing depictions of the struggles truckers had on Minnesota roads on Thursday was this Facebook video, shot by Mike Barness on Highway 52 in Vermillion.
by Bob Collins

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Counter Stories: Call me by my name

In this edition of Counter Stories the team looks at why people struggle to pronounce unfamiliar names and the effect on those whose names are regularly butchered.
by Jo Erickson

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Snowfall reports from around Minnesota

Snowfall reports from around Minnesota

Parts of Minnesota saw more than a foot of snow from Wednesday through Friday as a strong, complex storm moved across the region.
by Andrew Krueger

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Nature delivers a gift from Texas

Nature is never more marvelous that when it changes the hue out the window.
by Bob Collins

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Senate sends hands-free bill to Walz

The measure makes holding a cellphone while driving illegal in all but rare instances. The ban would take effect in August.
by Tim Nelson

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As weeds outsmart the latest weedkillers, farmers are running out of options

As weeds outsmart the latest weedkillers, farmers are running out of options

In the long-running war between farmers and weeds, it's advantage, weeds. Scientists in Kansas have found examples of the dreaded pigweed that are immune to the newest weed-killing technologies.
by Dan Charles

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Julian Assange arrested, faces U.S. charges related to 2010 WikiLeaks releases

Julian Assange arrested, faces U.S. charges related to 2010 WikiLeaks releases

The WikiLeaks founder had been holed up in Ecuador's embassy in London since 2012. He was arrested on a warrant from 2012 for failing to surrender to the court and also on behalf of the United States.
by Sasha Ingber and Philip Ewing

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Winds roar; snow heavy in western, northern MN; wintry mix in metro

Winds roar; snow heavy in western, northern MN; wintry mix in metro

A strong low-pressure system is generating window-rattling winds as it spins snow, sleet and rain across Minnesota and western Wisconsin Thursday. A few thunderstorms and some areas of thundersnow have also been reported. A wind gust of 57 knots (65.6 mph) was measured at Holman Field airport in St. Paul around 9 a.m.: Thankfully, it…
by Ron Trenda

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Youth, lawmakers call for Minnesota Green New Deal

Youth, lawmakers call for Minnesota Green New Deal

The Minnesota House saw introduction of a state-level Green New Deal bill Thursday, the first of its kind since the sweeping set of climate and economic proposals gained national prominence.
by Cody Nelson

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Ex-MN congressman’s voting record clouds bid for university job

Former Minnesota Sixth District Congressman Mark Kennedy's voting record may come back to haunt him as he tries to get a new gig as president of the University of Colorado.
by Bob Collins

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Tax preparers expect more extensions this season

Tax preparers expect more extensions this season

As the April 15 tax filing deadline approaches, tax preparers say the task of accounting for the new Republican tax law changes amid different state and federal rules is challenging.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Goodness of people in Wisconsin overburdens transplant system

Goodness of people in Wisconsin overburdens transplant system

When the Waukesha family's story was told, people stepped up. So many people offered to be the donor, it crashed an overburdened screening process to select one.
by Bob Collins

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The state of assisted-suicide laws

Like many other issues, there is a reckoning coming on the issue. But not until it gets talked about.
by Bob Collins

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Daily Digest: Trump and taxes

A quick look at some Minnesota political stories making news this Thursday.
by Mike Mulcahy

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What’s on MPR News – 4/11/19

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

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Noor trial: Video captures pain, confusion in shooting's aftermath

Noor trial: Video captures pain, confusion in shooting's aftermath

Prosecutors on Thursday played police body camera video in court showing the heartbreaking aftermath of the shooting of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk. Ex-Minneapolis officer Mohamed Noor faces murder and manslaughter charges in her death.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Jane Kirtley on free speech in America

Jane Kirtley on free speech in America

University of Minnesota professor Jane Kirtley discusses free speech in America.
by MPR News Staff

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St. Paul council approves Ford site plan for single-family houses near river

St. Paul council approves Ford site plan for single-family houses near river

Ryan Cos has promised to make 20 percent of the homes accessible to people of modest means. That includes 380 units designated for those who make 30 percent or less of area median income or about $28,000 a year for a family of four.
by Matt Sepic

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New Zealand passes law banning most semi-automatic weapons

New Zealand passes law banning most semi-automatic weapons

Lawmakers across party lines voted overwhelmingly to ban the weapons after a massacre in Christchurch killed 50 worshippers. Owners have until the end of September to hand the weapons over to police.
by Matthew S. Schwartz

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Mnuchin puts off decision on providing Trump tax returns

Mnuchin puts off decision on providing Trump tax returns

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the department hasn't decided whether to comply with a demand by a key House Democrat to deliver President Trump's tax returns and won't meet a Wednesday deadline to provide them.
by Associated Press

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