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Hydrogen power, modular nuclear and the other technology Xcel Energy has its eyes on

Hydrogen power, modular nuclear and the other technology Xcel Energy has its eyes on

Xcel Energy CEO Ben Fowke says the utility should have no problem reaching its goal of reducing carbon by 80 percent by 2030. It’s that last 20 percent that will require still-nascent technology.
by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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Bombas vs. Bombers: Here’s why Twins-Yankees series will be like no other

Bombas vs. Bombers: Here’s why Twins-Yankees series will be like no other

The division series games that start Friday feature two evenly matched, high-octane offenses that helped make 2019 the year of the long ball. This Twins squad is eager to help bury Minnesota’s sad playoff history in New York.
by Brian Murphy

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19 students charged in St. Cloud high school fight

19 students charged in St. Cloud high school fight

Authorities have charged 19 students in connection with a riot last week at St. Cloud's Tech High School. One student was charged with possessing a dangerous weapon on school property and terroristic threats for displaying a knife.
by Kirsti Marohn

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The story behind the upcoming reissue of Prince’s landmark ‘1999’ album

The story behind the upcoming reissue of Prince’s landmark ‘1999’ album

This fall, Prince’s long-anticipated memoir “The Beautiful Ones” and an extended version of his landmark album, “1999,” will be released. The Current’s Andrea Swensson talks about what hidden gems listeners and readers might find in these releases.
by Andrea Swensson, Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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State releases $30 million for school safety upgrades

State releases $30 million for school safety upgrades

The latest round of school safety allowances depended on enough money being left over after the state’s budget year ended. Minnesota’s finance agency gave the go-ahead on Thursday.
by Brian Bakst

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Tight labor market drives a school bus driver shortage in Minnesota

Tight labor market drives a school bus driver shortage in Minnesota

A month into the new school year, some Minnesota schools are still struggling to find enough bus drivers to transport kids. In Crookston, Minn., the superintendent is doing double duty, running the district and driving a route.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Private sector seeks to profit by detaining migrant kids

Private sector seeks to profit by detaining migrant kids

So far, the only private company caring for migrant children is CHS. In June, CHS held more than 20 percent of all migrant children in government custody. And even as the number of children has declined, the company’s government funding for their care has continued to flow.
by The Associated Press

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Hiking in the rain: Minnesota state trails that won't leave you muddy

Hiking in the rain: Minnesota state trails that won't leave you muddy

Minnesota has seen its share of wet weather in recent days, and more is in the forecast for this Saturday. So, if you want to go hiking where the fall colors are popping, without getting your shoes muddy, the DNR has some good tips on where to go.
by Mike Moen

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Minnesota keeps gay weddings videos fight in district court

Minnesota keeps gay weddings videos fight in district court

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said the state’s fight against a lawsuit filed by two Minnesota videographers who want the right to refuse to record same-sex weddings will continue in federal district court, instead of pursuing further appeals.
by The Associated Press

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Representing U.S: Which House members support impeachment?

Representing U.S: Which House members support impeachment?

Since Pelosi’s announcement, all but seven remaining House Democrats have publicly joined the call for an impeachment inquiry.

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Cube Critics take on 'Joker' and 'First Love'

Two dark and bloody films this week: one with a title suggesting humor, and another promising love. Titles, like appearances, can be deceiving as Cube Critics Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr discuss.
by Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis

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MGM Resorts to pay up to $800 million in Las Vegas shooting settlement

MGM Resorts to pay up to $800 million in Las Vegas shooting settlement

Lawyers for survivors and victims wanted the company held liable for negligence for having allowed the gunman into an MGM-owned hotel with luggage full of weapons and ammunition in 2017.
by Bobby Allyn

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In 'The Man Who Played with Fire,' Stieg Larsson is brought to life again

In 'The Man Who Played with Fire,' Stieg Larsson is brought to life again

The author of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo had long been investigating the death of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme. Journalist Jan Stocklassa convincingly and humbly picks up where he left off.
by Ilana Masad

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Does Diggs no longer dig the Vikings?

Does Diggs no longer dig the Vikings?

Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Stefon Diggs returned to practice Thursday, a day after he was absent amid reports that he wants out of Minnesota. He made cryptic comments to reporters Thursday suggesting he wants out of the Vikings.
by MPR News Staff

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Not just Ukraine: Trump now calls for China to probe Bidens

Not just Ukraine: Trump now calls for China to probe Bidens

Trump declared at the White House, “China should start an investigation into the Bidens.” He said he hadn’t previously asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to investigate the former vice president and his son Hunter, but it’s "certainly something we could start thinking about.”
by The Associated Press

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Kerri Miller’s two novels for ‘Downton Abbey’ addicts

Kerri Miller’s two novels for ‘Downton Abbey’ addicts

MPR News host Kerri Miller is still savoring the pleasure of the new “Downton Abbey” movie. This week on The Thread, she brings us two novels with a great “Upstairs, Downstairs” vibe.
by Kerri Miller

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Morning flakes up north; a chilly and breezy Thursday

Yes, snowflakes fell in parts of far northern Minnesota early Thursday morning. The flakes will melt quickly, but temperatures will be colder than normal until this weekend. Some areas could see frost early Friday.
by Ron Trenda

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Knife attack by employee at Paris police HQ kills 4 officers

Knife attack by employee at Paris police HQ kills 4 officers

An employee armed with a knife attacked officers inside Paris police headquarters Thursday, killing at least four before he was fatally shot, a French police union official said.
by The Associated Press

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A bull has an afternoon out in Baltimore

A bull has an afternoon out in Baltimore

A bull had a field day in Baltimore Wednesday, spending three hours on the loose before succumbing to tranquilizers. It's the third bull to escape this year in Baltimore.
by James Doubek

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MPR News Update: Minneapolis labor and spilled milk

MPR News Update: Minneapolis labor and spilled milk

Some labor law history, plus an update on youth vaping and a change of heart from Comcast for baseball fans.
by Cody Nelson

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Boris Johnson presents new Brexit plan to UK Parliament

Boris Johnson presents new Brexit plan to UK Parliament

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson sought Thursday to build a coalition in the House of Commons to support his fresh Brexit approach, even as European leaders offered a guarded welcome to the measure.
by The Associated Press

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Art Hounds: Printmakers in Mni Sota Makoce

Art Hounds: Printmakers in Mni Sota Makoce

Highpoint Center for Printmaking present an exhibition of prints by Native American artists. Plus, Art Hounds recommend Park Square's production of "Aubergine" and the paintings of Frederick Somers.
by Marianne Combs

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Political storm clouds glower as Dems open new phase in impeachment case

Political storm clouds glower as Dems open new phase in impeachment case

After a delay, the House Intelligence Committee is set to convene its first closed-door deposition with a witness. Meanwhile, President Trump thunders, calling the inquiry a waste of time.
by Philip Ewing

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Dynamite vs. dairy cows: The odd legal foundations of Minneapolis labor law

Dynamite vs. dairy cows: The odd legal foundations of Minneapolis labor law

Century-old cases involving milk purity and the shack of a rogue explosives lover in Duluth have become weirdly relevant in the battle over Minneapolis’ sick leave and minimum wage ordinances.
by Tim Nelson

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'I've never told anyone': Stories of life in Indian boarding schools

'I've never told anyone': Stories of life in Indian boarding schools

A new book by Ojibwe author Denise Lajimodiere, “Stringing Rosaries,” tells the first-person stories of life for Native American children who were sent to boarding schools designed to purge their language and culture.
by Dan Gunderson

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Twin birth rate drops for first time since the '80s

Twin birth rate drops for first time since the '80s

The twin birth rate nearly doubled between 1980 and 2014. Now it's going down among white mothers. What's behind the change?
by Emily Vaughn

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Mpls. council panel favors study of rent-controlled housing in the city

Mpls. council panel favors study of rent-controlled housing in the city

Rent control ordinances have long been on the books in places such as New York and San Francisco. The idea is gaining traction in smaller cities as high demand for rental housing squeezes the supply, but supporters of rent control face some big obstacles.
by Matt Sepic

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St. Paul Mayor Carter calls on SPPD to investigate arrest of teen girl

St. Paul Mayor Carter calls on SPPD to investigate arrest of teen girl

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter has asked the city’s police department to launch an internal affairs investigation into officers involved in arresting a 13-year-old girl last week after a video showing the arrest went viral on social media.
by The Associated Press and Nina Moini

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