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Stories from October 9, 2019

Joe Biden calls for Trump impeachment 'to preserve our Constitution'

Joe Biden calls for Trump impeachment 'to preserve our Constitution'

The former vice president and 2020 candidate said, "Impeachment isn't only about what the president has done — it's about the threat the president poses to the nation if allowed to remain in office."
by Jessica Taylor

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St. Paul prepares to close an encampment near the Mississippi

St. Paul prepares to close an encampment near the Mississippi

St. Paul officials have ordered 16 people camped near the Mississippi River to move by Thursday, one of approximately 120 homeless encampments cleared so far this year.
by Martin Moylan

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Police allege cameras hid at Mall of America dressing rooms

Police allege cameras hid at Mall of America dressing rooms

Police are investigating a Minnesota man who allegedly hid cameras inside dressing rooms at the Mall of America in Bloomington and another Minneapolis area shopping mall.
by The Associated Press

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Man charged in politically motivated road rage incident

A North Dakota man has been charged in Minnesota with allegedly showing a handgun to another driver during a road rage fit over a political bumper sticker on her vehicle.
by The Associated Press

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Fall snowstorm blasts Rockies, heading toward Midwest

Fall snowstorm blasts Rockies, heading toward Midwest

Winter storm watches and warnings stretched from eastern Washington state to Minnesota, along with freeze warnings as far south as Colorado and Nebraska on Wednesday.
by The Associated Press

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Trump supporters rally against Mpls. Mayor Frey ahead of president's visit to city

Trump supporters rally against Mpls. Mayor Frey ahead of president's visit to city

About 30 protesters wearing red hats and shirts in support of President Trump gathered outside Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s office on Wednesday. They were outraged that Frey has gone back and forth with the president over security costs associated with Trump’s planned rally Thursday evening at the city-owned Target Center.
by Jon Collins

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In one Twin Cities classroom, learning in Hmong and about being Hmong

In one Twin Cities classroom, learning in Hmong and about being Hmong

"Hmong for Native Speakers" has helped bridge Hmong family culture and classroom academics at Park Center High School in Brooklyn Park. Observers say the experiment offers a possible path to boosting achievement for students of color.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Thousands of protesters expected in Minneapolis for Trump rally

Thousands of protesters expected in Minneapolis for Trump rally

More than a dozen groups are working together to coordinate protests and they’re training hundreds of marshals to try to keep protesters safe during the event. The groups opposed to President Trump said they don’t want any violence.
by Briana Bierschbach

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NPR’s Tom Goldman on big issues facing sports — and how he does his job

NPR’s Tom Goldman on big issues facing sports — and how he does his job

NPR's sports correspondent Tom Goldman is the only sports reporter at NPR and his beat covers the entire world of professional sports, both in and outside the U.S. During the conversation with MPR News host Angela Davis, he talked about the NBA’s current feud with China, whether student athletes should get paid and how more athletes are speaking up about social issues.
by Julie Siple, Jeffrey Bissoy and Angela Davis

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Walz names Segal, Bryan to Minnesota Court of Appeals

Gov. Tim Walz has appointed Minneapolis City Attorney Susan Segal and Ramsey County District Judge Jeffrey Bryan to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. They are the Democratic governor's first appointments to that court.
by The Associated Press

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What a winter storm this week could mean for farmers

The storm expected to hit Minnesota later this week could bring much cooler temperatures, wind, rain — and the possibility of accumulating snow.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Independent TV festival hopes to be an industry catalyst in Duluth

Independent TV festival hopes to be an industry catalyst in Duluth

The five-day Catalyst Content Festival kicks off Wednesday in Duluth. It's like a film festival, but for "episodic content." Think: Netflix or Hulu. Festival organizers moved the event to Duluth this year, and say they hope to be here for the long haul.
by Dan Kraker

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Wisconsin woman and her sons charged with running illegal vaping operation

Wisconsin woman and her sons charged with running illegal vaping operation

Police say the trio ran one of the country's largest illegal manufacturing vaping businesses. Officials continue to investigate what's behind the deaths and illnesses linked to vaping.
by Cheryl Corley

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‘A lot of history being lost’: Crow Wing County preserves historic fire tower

‘A lot of history being lost’: Crow Wing County preserves historic fire tower

Decades ago, observation towers gave foresters a bird's-eye view to spot the telltale smoke of a wildfire. But technology rendered those towers mostly obsolete, and many have disappeared from the landscape. But the fire tower in Pequot Lakes is about to be given its second life.
by Kirsti Marohn

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GM suppliers hurting from autoworkers strike, too

GM suppliers hurting from autoworkers strike, too

The UAW strike against GM is in its fourth week, and businesses that supply the automaker are losing millions each day. In Lansing, Mich., more than 11,000 people who supply parts are out of work.
by Abigail Censky

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Trump visit: Minneapolis road closures, lots of cops and more

Trump visit: Minneapolis road closures, lots of cops and more

Traffic snarls and crowds will extend from the international airport to downtown Minneapolis where President Trump hosts a campaign rally at the Target Center Thursday night.
by Cody Nelson

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Trump supporters line up early as Minneapolis police prepare for crowds

Trump supporters line up early as Minneapolis police prepare for crowds

Minneapolis officials have been busy preparing for the president’s campaign stop. Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said there will be a visible and robust law enforcement presence around Target Center.
by Matt Sepic

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Stuffed with sockeye salmon, 'Holly' wins 'Fat Bear Week' heavyweight title

Stuffed with sockeye salmon, 'Holly' wins 'Fat Bear Week' heavyweight title

The annual competition is put on by Alaska's Katmai National Park & Preserve to choose the fattest bear. This year, Holly beat out Lefty in the championship round, winning 80 percent of the votes.
by Tom Goldman

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APM Reports' documentary podcasts about higher education

APM Reports' documentary podcasts about higher education

Two new documentary podcasts on higher education from APM Reports: "How Colleges are Mishandling Racial Tensions on Campus," by John Hernandez and "Ditching the Lecture for Active Learning," by Stephen Smith.
by MPR News Staff

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