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Stories from May 27, 2019

'American soil' is increasingly foreign owned

'American soil' is increasingly foreign owned

The number of acres of U.S. farmland held by foreign-owned investors has doubled in the past two decades, raising alarm bells in farming communities.
by Renee Wilde

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A growing number of people are getting pregnancy care in groups

A growing number of people are getting pregnancy care in groups

Group prenatal visits are catching on — they can save money and reduce the risk of premature births. For one couple, it turned out to be the best decision they made during their pregnancy.
by Jenny Gold

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4 takeaways from the European Parliament election results

4 takeaways from the European Parliament election results

Europe's traditional centrist coalition lost its majority, with far-right populist parties and liberal, pro-European Union parties gaining ground. The results suggest a complicated future for the EU.
by Meg Anderson

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Walz, Klobuchar, Army officials honor Minnesota dead in ceremony

Walz, Klobuchar, Army officials honor Minnesota dead in ceremony

Hundreds of people gathered in the pouring rain at Fort Snelling National Cemetery for the annual Memorial Day observance at the state's largest military cemetery.
by Tim Nelson

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Suspect in Pine County shooting at large

Pine County sheriff's officials are looking Monday for a suspect who shot a man as the victim drove away from an altercation.
by Associated Press

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Women and PTSD

Women are twice as likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder than men — despite experiencing less trauma. Why are women at such high risk?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Trump in Japan: Pomp and tense circumstance

Trump in Japan: Pomp and tense circumstance

All the pomp and pageantry in the world couldn't paper over the tensions between President Donald Trump and Japan's Shinzo Abe on two of their most pressing issues: North Korea and trade.
by Associated Press

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Memorial Day rain winding down; much milder the rest of the week

Memorial Day rain winding down; much milder the rest of the week

A huge area of widespread rain has been racing northeastward across mainly the southern half of Minnesota this Memorial Day and will depart the state this evening. Rainfall amounts are just beginning to come in. Most of the reports I have seen so far have been in the 1.5 to 2.5-inch range. New Ulm measured…
by Bill Endersen

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Democratic-led states divided over approach on abortion

Democratic-led states divided over approach on abortion

States with political leaderships held by Democrats, like Rhode Island, New Mexico and Hawaii, are showing a more muted response to abortion legislation than other blue-leaning states.
by Associated Press

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Rolling to a halt: Memorial Day motorcycle rally ends 30-year tradition

Rolling to a halt: Memorial Day motorcycle rally ends 30-year tradition

Motorcyclists with the veterans advocacy group Rolling Thunder Inc. will gather in Washington, D.C., for the last time this weekend. The group cites financial issues as its main reason for quitting.
by Cat Schuknecht

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How To Change Your Mind with Michael Pollan and Dessa

Call to Mind, MPR's mental health initiative, presents a conversation with singer, rapper and author Dessa and journalist Michael Pollan to discuss his latest book, "How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence."
by Sam Choo and Dessa

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Preparing to sue, ex-Boy Scouts recall abuse by unit leaders

Preparing to sue, ex-Boy Scouts recall abuse by unit leaders

Sharing their stories doesn't come easily for these middle-aged men. At times, their eyes well up or their voices crack as they describe being sexually abused in the Boy Scouts and suffering from emotional damage long afterward.
by Associated Press

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Soggy Memorial Day for many; localized flooding possible in the south

Soggy Memorial Day for many; localized flooding possible in the south

Update at about 3:30 p.m. on Monday The National Weather Service has cancelled the flood watch that had been posted for parts of est central to southern Minnesota and west central Wisconsin. A few rainfall reports have come in, mainly for amounts generally between 1.5 and 2.5 inches, with rain still falling in some of…
by Bill Endersen

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Memorial Day broadcast: Tim O'Brien on 'The Things They Carried'

Memorial Day broadcast: Tim O'Brien on 'The Things They Carried'

A Memorial Day 2019 broadcast of Minnesota native Tim O'Brien, speaking about his award-winning book based on his Vietnam War experience, "The Things They Carried."
by MPR News Staff

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