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Stories from June 4, 2019

Joe Biden's $5T climate plan: Net zero emissions by 2050

Joe Biden's $5T climate plan: Net zero emissions by 2050

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is pitching a $5 trillion-plus climate proposal that he says would lead the U.S. to net zero emission of carbon pollution by 2050.
by Associated Press

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Police investigating death of woman found on reservation as suicide

Police investigating death of woman found on reservation as suicide

The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office and the Fond du Lac Police Department are down to a couple of possible theories to explain the death of 31-year-old Wahbinmigisi "Pennie" Robertson, St. Louis County Sgt. Wade Rasch said.

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How young is too young to be suspended from school?

How young is too young to be suspended from school?

A proposal to ban expulsions and suspensions for preschool students failed to get through the Legislature this year.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg on real repentance

Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg on real repentance

In our culture, stubborn denials, glib apologies and quick comebacks often overwhelm any practice of repentance. The Judaic practice of teshuvah shows us a better way.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Big 10 taps Vikings' Kevin Warren as new commissioner

Big 10 taps Vikings' Kevin Warren as new commissioner

The Big Ten hired Vikings executive Kevin Warren as its new commissioner, bringing on a former college basketball player and sports agent with a law degree from Notre Dame to replace Jim Delany and become the first black commissioner of a Power Five conference.
by Associated Press

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Huawei chairman willing to sign a 'no-spy' deal with the United States

Huawei chairman willing to sign a 'no-spy' deal with the United States

A top Huawei executive accused the U.S. of inappropriate conduct, while also striking a conciliatory tone -- a response that reflected the level of exasperation being felt by the Chinese tech giant.
by Pallavi Gogoi

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Do extended magazines facilitate mass shootings?

Do extended magazines facilitate mass shootings?

Virginia Beach is the latest mass shooting involving a weapon equipped with a high-capacity ammunition magazine, which some gun safety groups would like to restrict.
by Martin Kaste

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How 'bout them Twins?

How 'bout them Twins?

The Minnesota Twins begin a series Tuesday night in Cleveland with a 40-18 record, the best in baseball.
by Phil Picardi

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Severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m.

Severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m.

Strong to severe storms into this evening.
by Paul Huttner

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Sherburne County proposes expanding jail for more ICE detainees

Sherburne County proposes expanding jail for more ICE detainees

The proposed expansion would provide space for up to 500 immigration detainees, an increase from the 300 beds now. Only adult detainees would be housed in the jail, not youth or families.
by Kirsti Marohn

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2020 census could lead to worst undercount of black, Latinx people in 30 years

2020 census could lead to worst undercount of black, Latinx people in 30 years

Public debate over a potential citizenship question and immigration enforcement, combined with the census going online, threatens an accurate head count, according to research by the Urban Institute.

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5 things to know about Minnesota's medical provider tax

5 things to know about Minnesota's medical provider tax

Extending the health care provider tax past its scheduled expiration this year was a major accomplishment of the legislative session. But how much do you know about the tax?
by Mark Zdechlik

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Twin Cities henna artist finds culture, religion, fun mix nicely at Eid

Twin Cities henna artist finds culture, religion, fun mix nicely at Eid

Hajira Begum brought henna cones with her to Minnesota to keep a connection to her native India. Today, the Eden Prairie woman is a sought-after henna tattoo artist, and this time of year she's busy with a special clientele: Muslim families.
by Riham Feshir

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Daily Digest: Setback for Line 3

Some of the day's top politics and government stories.
by Bill Wareham

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'Patsy' discovers her dreams don't match reality

'Patsy' discovers her dreams don't match reality

Nicole Dennis-Benn packs a lot of uncomfortable truths into this novel about a Jamaican woman who emigrates to New York looking for an old love and a new life, leaving her mother and daughter behind.
by Michael Schaub

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APM Reports documentary: When Tasers Fail

APM Reports documentary: When Tasers Fail

Tasers are less reliable than their maker has claimed. The results can be deadly.
by MPR News Staff

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As Mpls. navigation center closes, leaders look to replicate successes

As Mpls. navigation center closes, leaders look to replicate successes

The last 25 residents of a temporary shelter in Minneapolis moved out Monday. Some found their own apartments or relocated into different shelters. Others returned to the street.
by Max Nesterak

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