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Stories from September 4, 2019

Details emerge of fatal police shooting of Isak Aden in Eagan

Details emerge of fatal police shooting of Isak Aden in Eagan

Newly released police records provide more details about what led up to the fatal shooting of Aden by officers in July. Aden’s family members say those records show that police were not justified in using lethal force.
by Brandt Williams

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Dorian swipes Carolinas next

Dorian swipes Carolinas next

Hurricane Dorian sideswipes the southeast coast.
by Paul Huttner

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Lawsuit alleges suburban school district allowed racist behavior

A group of African-American students sued Eastern Carver County Schools this week after a string of incidents at Chaska High School and other schools. The students allege they were called “monkey” by their white peers and were subject to physical assault and death threats because of their skin color.
by Tarkor Zehn

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These are the military projects losing funding to Trump's border wall

These are the military projects losing funding to Trump's border wall

The Pentagon notified lawmakers in several states that $3.6 billion for planned military projects will be diverted to pay for 11 border construction projects along the southern border.
by Claudia Grisales

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Northeast Minn. opioid epidemic brings DEA to Duluth

For the first time since the 1990s, federal officers with the Drug Enforcement Administration will be based in Duluth. It plans to hire two new federal agents, plus two additional local officers who will be federally deputized.
by Dan Kraker

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Nearly 2,000 people become U.S. citizens in St. Paul

Nearly 2,000 people become U.S. citizens in St. Paul

Thousands of new Americans were naturalized in two ceremonies at St. Paul RiverCentre on Wednesday. In 2018, the number of people across the nation who became citizens reached a five-year high.
by Riham Feshir

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Political consultant denies allegation of Omar affair

Political consultant denies allegation of Omar affair

Timothy Mynett, a nationally known political consultant, denied a divorce filing claim by his wife that he was having an affair with Rep. Ilhan Omar and that his business profited from it.
by Matt Sepic

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New Human Services commissioner pledges to rebuild trust

New Human Services commissioner pledges to rebuild trust

Jodi Harpstead is taking over the Minnesota Department of Human Services following months of turmoil there. At a state Senate hearing Wednesday, she said she’s open to the idea of splitting up the state's largest agency.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Photos: Hurricane Dorian damage in the Bahamas

Photos: Hurricane Dorian damage in the Bahamas

The Category 5 storm stalled over the Bahamas, causing destruction and flooding. People were evacuated to safe zones while officials assess the extent of the hurricane's impact.
by Shannon Van Sant

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Man who threw child at MOA now appealing guilty plea

Man who threw child at MOA now appealing guilty plea

Emmanuel Aranda, the man who pleaded guilty to throwing a child over a third floor balcony at the Mall of America is now appealing his conviction.
by Alisa Roth

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Retired principals on how to have a successful school year

Two of the longest-serving principals in the Twin Cities talk about big issues in education, and what parents and teachers can do to make sure students have a successful year.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Oprah Winfrey launching wellness tour in 2020; St. Paul stop included

Oprah Winfrey launching wellness tour in 2020; St. Paul stop included

Oprah Winfrey’s nine-city tour will include a stop in St. Paul. At each stop, Winfrey will talk about her wellness journey with attendees and help develop their 2020 action plan. She will also share the latest in wellness research and interactive workbook exercises.
by The Associated Press

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Bear kills Minnesota woman on Rainy Lake island

Ontario provincial authorities said Catherine Sweatt-Mueller, 62, of Maple Plain was killed on Red Pine Island, a Canadian border island about 10 miles northeast of International Falls, Minn., where her parents have a cabin.
by Tim Nelson

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Watchdog: Separated migrant children suffered trauma

Watchdog: Separated migrant children suffered trauma

The report is from the inspector general's office in the Department of Health and Human Services. It’s the first substantial accounting by a government agency on how family separation under the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy has affected the mental health of children.
by The Associated Press

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Dumbing down vocab with Anatoly Liberman

Dumbing down vocab with Anatoly Liberman

Our vocabulary changes with the times — gaining new definitions and ditching outdated ones. MPR News’ Kerri Miller spoke with etymologist Anatoly Liberman about why we're dumbing it down and moving on from snobbish words.
by Kerri Miller

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'Fashionopolis' tells us why we should care about clothes

'Fashionopolis' tells us why we should care about clothes

Fashion journalist Dana Thomas' book is a snappy, clear-minded attack on the fashion industry's rampant labor and environmental abuses — and also offers a path forward for consumers and the world.
by Lily Meyer

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Her mission: Get East Africans to stop smoking

Her mission: Get East Africans to stop smoking

Zahra Bashir is trying an unconventional approach to get community members to understand the dangers of cigarettes, e-cigarettes and hookah. It’s not an easy sell.
by Riham Feshir

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It’s more than just detox — Hennepin County has a new alternative to jail or ER for mental health crises

It’s more than just detox — Hennepin County has a new alternative to jail or ER for mental health crises

Hennepin County has expanded a long-standing detox facility to serve people undergoing a mental health crisis. The goal is to provide a better alternative than jail or the emergency room.
by Alisa Roth

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Bahamians begin rescues as Dorian moves on toward US coast

Bahamians begin rescues as Dorian moves on toward US coast

Bahamians rescued victims of Hurricane Dorian with jet skis and a bulldozer as the U.S. Coast Guard, Britain's Royal Navy and a handful of aid groups tried to get food and medicine to survivors and take the most desperate people to safety.
by The Associated Press

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'The Grammarians' diagrams the push and pull of sisterhood

'The Grammarians' diagrams the push and pull of sisterhood

Cathleen Schine's new novel follows redheaded twin sisters whose obsessive love of language brings them close as children — and begins to drive them apart as increasingly competitive adults.
by Heller McAlpin

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Hong Kong government withdraws extradition bill, a key demand of protesters

Hong Kong government withdraws extradition bill, a key demand of protesters

Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced she is withdrawing the proposed law from consideration, which set off protests now entering their fourth month. Protesters demands, however, have grown.
by Emily Feng

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When the 'whisper network' goes public: The 'S****y Media Men' list, 2 years on

When the 'whisper network' goes public: The 'S****y Media Men' list, 2 years on

In 2017, a crowdsourced spreadsheet gave women the opportunity to anonymously share allegations against prominent figures in journalism and publishing. One writer has filed a defamation lawsuit.
by Elizabeth Blair

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Cyber experts warn of vulnerabilities facing 2020 election machines

Cyber experts warn of vulnerabilities facing 2020 election machines

America's elections infrastructure is more secure than it was four years ago, but many lingering weaknesses won't be resolved in time for Election Day next year.
by Miles Parks

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U.S. women's soccer champs soar over Portugal before St. Paul crowd

U.S. women's soccer champs soar over Portugal before St. Paul crowd

The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated Portugal 3-0 Tuesday at Allianz Field in an exhibition match that was part of the team’s World Cup victory tour.
by Matt Sepic

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Humankind documentary: Whole Teachers — Whole Students

Humankind documentary: Whole Teachers — Whole Students

A documentary from the Humankind series about building social and emotional intelligence in students and teachers.
by MPR News Staff

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Family of 5 on birthday trip when California boat ignited

Family of 5 on birthday trip when California boat ignited

A broken-hearted mother posted on her Facebook page Tuesday that her three daughters, their father and his wife were among those presumed dead after flames engulfed a dive boat off Southern California over the holiday weekend.
by The Associated Press

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