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Stories from May 6, 2019

New Timberwolves president Rosas vows aggression, collaboration

New Timberwolves president Rosas vows aggression, collaboration

The first Latino to lead an NBA front office has firsthand experience with success from unconventional strategy from his 17-year run with the Houston Rockets. "We're going to question the norm with everything that we do," Rosas said.
by Associated Press

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How helpful would a genetic test for obesity risk be?

How helpful would a genetic test for obesity risk be?

Behavior and environment are big factors in a surge in obesity. Scientists are busy trying to identify the many genes that play a role in weight gain to develop a predictive obesity test.
by Richard Harris

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Treasury denies Democrats' request for Trump tax returns

Treasury denies Democrats' request for Trump tax returns

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has made it official: The administration won't be turning President Trump's tax returns over to the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives.
by Associated Press

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Plaintiffs want UnitedHealth to review denied mental health claims

Plaintiffs want UnitedHealth to review denied mental health claims

The attorneys who sued UnitedHealth Group for too aggressively denying coverage for behavioral health care want the judge who sided with them to force the company to reprocess denied claims under less restrictive coverage guidelines.
by Alisa Roth

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Walz, legislative leaders miss deadline for budget targets

Walz, legislative leaders miss deadline for budget targets

With two weeks to go in the session, legislative leaders set Monday as a deadline to reach agreement on the top-line numbers for each major spending area in the next two-year state budget, but after meeting into the night they could not agree.
by Tim Pugmire

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Twin Cities 4-year-old left in hot car dies; dad charged

An Apple Valley man was arrested after leaving his son in an SUV Saturday in St. Paul, where the child apparently died of hyperthermia. Experts warned of the dangers of leaving children in hot cars.
by Tim Nelson

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Podcast tackles 'how to not let the farm wreck your marriage' and other farm stresses

Podcast tackles 'how to not let the farm wreck your marriage' and other farm stresses

Farm income is the lowest it's been since 1995, and that's caused a lot of stress. The Red River Farm Network and Minnesota Department of Agriculture hope to help with a new podcast.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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For 2020, Trump campaign woos big donors who spurned it in 2016

For 2020, Trump campaign woos big donors who spurned it in 2016

The Trump 2020 campaign is making a new effort to bring in fundraising help from establishment Republicans who sat out 2016. It's one of many ways that Trump's re-election bid is different this time.
by Tamara Keith

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Trump's threat to raise tariffs on China send markets falling

Trump's threat to raise tariffs on China send markets falling

China and the U.S. are scheduled to continue trade talks in Washington this week, but President Trump's threat to raise tariffs as of Friday has blindsided Beijing, a trade analyst says.
by Jim Zarroli and Richard Gonzales

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Minnesota releases details of Amazon headquarters bid

Minnesota releases details of Amazon headquarters bid

The proposal, made public for the first time, outlines a relatively modest package of $3 million to $4 million of existing state subsidies that were already in statute. The effort ultimately failed.
by Tim Nelson

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Boeing knew about 737 Max sensor problem before plan crash in indonesia

Boeing knew about 737 Max sensor problem before plan crash in indonesia

Engineers at the company discovered a problem with a key safety indicator light within months of the first deliveries of the 737 Max. But it didn't inform airlines or regulators for another year.
by Laurel Wamsley

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House Judiciary plans contempt vote for Attorney General Barr over Mueller report

House Judiciary plans contempt vote for Attorney General Barr over Mueller report

Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler issued a subpoena last month to the Justice Department to give Congress an unredacted version of the Mueller report. Nadler set a Monday deadline to comply.
by Tim Mak

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4 questions as Minnesota lawmakers head into budget negotiations

4 questions as Minnesota lawmakers head into budget negotiations

The biggest disagreements are over how much government should spend and tax for the next two years, and Minnesota is no stranger to messy ending legislative sessions.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Democrats set contempt vote for Barr over Mueller report

Democrats set contempt vote for Barr over Mueller report

Chair Jerrold Nadler is proposing to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt after the Justice Department declined to provide special counsel Robert Mueller's full report on his Russia probe. The committee had given Barr until 9 a.m. Monday to comply.
by The Associated Press

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Maximum Security will not run in Preakness

Maximum Security will not run in Preakness

Maximum Security became the first Derby winner to be disqualified for interference on Saturday. After an objection, racing stewards ruled that the colt swerved out and impeded the path of several horses between the far and final turns.
by The Associated Press

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The former ‘Prairie Home’ show moves to New York

An announcement today really shouldn't come as much of a surprise to public radio watchers but the descendant of the show that put St. Paul on the national map is heading for the bright lights permanently.
by Bob Collins

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Prince Harry and Meghan welcome baby boy

Prince Harry and Meghan welcome baby boy

The baby, who has not yet been named, is seventh in line for the British throne and is Queen Elizabeth II's eighth great-grandchild.
by The Associated Press

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Meet Minnesota's 2019 Teacher of the Year

A conversation with Minnesota's 2017 and 2019 Teachers of the Year about the current state of education.
by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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Plane was heavy with extra fuel before deadly crash landing

Plane was heavy with extra fuel before deadly crash landing

A Russian airliner that took off from Moscow was airborne for just 28 minutes before returning to make an emergency landing while still heavy with unburned fuel, which then ignited after a rough touchdown.
by The Associated Press

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Morning Edition debuts the show's updated theme music

NPR's David Greene and Rachel Martin look back at famous theme songs from pop culture, and remember the old Morning Edition theme as the show debuts the updated version of the song.
by NPR Staff

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Rochester's charming Chateau Theatre learns its fate Monday -- maybe

Rochester's charming Chateau Theatre learns its fate Monday -- maybe

Rochester's beloved but barely used Chateau Theatre is on the City Council agenda Monday, and council members will choose what to do with the facility -- but maybe not. It's complicated.
by Catharine Richert

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Lawmakers try to dislodge opioid response bill

Lawmakers try to dislodge opioid response bill

Lawmakers generally agree on a plan but are negotiating over who will pay and for how long to respond to the addiction epidemic which has claimed hundreds of lives in Minnesota.
by Brian Bakst

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A Minnesota couple struggles with ‘the cruelest disease you’ve never heard of’

Heartbreaking, doesn't do justice to the story of a Minnesota family who were included in last night's CBS' 60 Minutes broadcast, which focused on a little known brand of dementia called frontotemporal dementia.
by Bob Collins

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Stop the music! NPR changed its Morning Edition theme

To see an example of how humans hate the disruption of change, look no further than the comments attached the New York Times' story on the new Morning Edition music for NPR.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News – 5/6/19

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

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Belonging and betrayal drive the action in 'Storm of Locusts'

Belonging and betrayal drive the action in 'Storm of Locusts'

The second book in Rebecca Roanhorse's Navajo-influenced Sixth World series pits monsterslayer Maggie Hoskie against a villain whose sense of betrayal drives his plan to drown the world he knows.
by Arkady Martine

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Looking up and ahead: What's next for space exploration and research?

Scientists have gotten the first photograph of a black hole, and competing commercial ventures are making dramatic strides beyond the atmosphere. Are we seeing a renewed public interest in space? What's the latest in space exploration and astronomy?
by Tiffany Hanssen and Jeyca Maldonado-Medina

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