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Stories from April 14, 2019

Under employers' gaze, Gen Z is biting its tongue on social media

Under employers' gaze, Gen Z is biting its tongue on social media

The post-millennial generation, known as Generation Z, is entering the workforce at a time when 70 percent of employers check social media during the hiring process.
by Hafsa Quraishi

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U.S. women beat Finland in shootout for gold after OT controversy

U.S. women beat Finland in shootout for gold after OT controversy

Alex Rigsby stopped four of five shots in a shootout and the United States beat Finland 2-1 on Sunday night for its fifth consecutive gold medal at the women's world championship.
by Associated Press

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'Mayor Pete' officially joins 2020 presidential race

'Mayor Pete' officially joins 2020 presidential race

Pete Buttigieg, the little-known Indiana mayor who has risen to prominence in the early stages of the 2020 Democratic presidential race, made his official campaign entrance Sunday by claiming the mantle of a youthful generation ready to reshape the country.
by Associated Press

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Warmer temps ahead, but soggy midweek; some river levels will rise

Warmer temps ahead, but soggy midweek; some river levels will rise

Our high temp of 48 degrees at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Sunday was 9 degrees cooler than our average April 14th high. We had plenty of afternoon sunshine and light winds, so it felt great. And it was fun to see our unwelcome April snowcover continue to melt away. Warmer temps are in the forecast this…
by Ron Trenda

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How can we be sure artificial intelligence is safe for medical use?

How can we be sure artificial intelligence is safe for medical use?

Software that can replace doctors for certain tasks has a big responsibility. The Food and Drug Administration is now figuring out how to determine when computer algorithms are safe and effective.
by Richard Harris

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Wait nearly over for release of (almost) full Mueller report

Wait nearly over for release of (almost) full Mueller report

After a letter detailing the special counsel's principal findings -- which the GOP saw as a vindication for Trump -- the attorney general is expected to release the lengthy report, with redactions.

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Missing Minneapolis girl found safe

A 12-year-old Minneapolis girl reported missing Saturday was found safe on Sunday, police reported.
by MPR News Staff

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Milder temps ahead; soaking rain on Wednesday?

Milder temps ahead; soaking rain on Wednesday?

Today is cool, but our weather is much nicer than it was one year ago. The Twin Cities metro area had 11.1 inches of snow on April 14, 2018! The snow continued into the 15th, with a storm total of 15.8 inches. It was the highest April snowstorm total in Twin Cities weather records: The…
by Ron Trenda

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Noah's wife gets a name in 'Naamah'

Noah's wife gets a name in 'Naamah'

Sarah Blake's new book retells the biblical flood from the point of view of Noah's wife -- who never has a name in the Bible, but who nevertheless helped humanity (and all those animals) survive.
by Sacha Pfeiffer

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College men's hockey: Minnesota Duluth wins second straight title

College men's hockey: Minnesota Duluth wins second straight title

Parker Mackay had a goal and an assist, Hunter Shepard stopped 18 shots and Minnesota Duluth won its second straight college hockey title, beating Massachusetts 3-0 on Saturday night.
by Associated Press

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Photos: Minnesota United begins new era at Allianz Field

Photos: Minnesota United begins new era at Allianz Field

Minnesota United kicked off a new era of soccer in the Twin Cities on Saturday with the debut of Allianz Field in St. Paul.
by Evan Frost

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2 children dead as severe storms pummel South

2 children dead as severe storms pummel South

Powerful storms that rolled across the South on Saturday spawned at least two suspected tornadoes, damaged homes and killed two children in Texas, authorities said.
by Associated Press

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