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Stories from October 15, 2019

October Democratic Debate: Live Fact Check, Analysis

October Democratic Debate: Live Fact Check, Analysis

Twelve candidates are on stage in Westerville, Ohio, on Tuesday night — amid an impeachment inquiry into President Trump. NPR reporters are providing live analysis and fact checks of their remarks.
by NPR Staff

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Live blog: October Democratic debate

Live blog: October Democratic debate

Twelve candidates take the stage for October’s Democratic primary debate, which begins at 8 p.m. ET. NPR reporters are posting context and analysis in real time.
by NPR Staff

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Democrats topping field face tough questions at Ohio debate

Democrats topping field face tough questions at Ohio debate

Tuesday night's presidential debate gives the three Democratic front-runners a chance to answer recent doubts about their campaigns, while nine other candidates — the largest lineup on a single stage — get a new shot at the spotlight in hopes of rising or at least remaining relevant.
by The Associated Press

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Survey: 1 in 4 undergrad women at U of M reported sexual violence on campus

Survey: 1 in 4 undergrad women at U of M reported sexual violence on campus

The results come a few months after a report showing the number of sexual assault cases reported to Minnesota colleges and universities rose for the second straight year in 2017, but that fewer than half were investigated by schools.
by Tarkor Zehn

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Some calling for better access to HIV prevention drugs in Minnesota

Some calling for better access to HIV prevention drugs in Minnesota

California hopes to improve access to HIV prevention drugs by letting pharmacists prescribe them. Some are calling for similar availability here in Minnesota.
by Tom Crann

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'The Compatriots' suggests the days of domestic-only politics are behind us

'The Compatriots' suggests the days of domestic-only politics are behind us

Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan, revered experts on the Russian secret service, give the book a credibility most others on Russian clandestine operations lack — and they also change the optics.
by Leonid Ragozin

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Ronan Farrow: 'Catch And Kill' tactics protected both Weinstein and Trump

Ronan Farrow: 'Catch And Kill' tactics protected both Weinstein and Trump

He was followed and his house bugged as he reported on allegations against Harvey Weinstein. Farrow says it's part of a pattern in which powerful entities go to extremes to quash unfavorable stories.
by Terry Gross

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Democrats weigh formal impeachment vote as probe quickens

Democrats weigh formal impeachment vote as probe quickens

House Democrats are gauging support for a vote to formally authorize the impeachment inquiry as another official testified Tuesday in the deepening probe of President Trump's efforts to have Ukraine investigate Joe Biden.
by The Associated Press

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Mondale gets tribute at William O'Brien State Park

Mondale gets tribute at William O'Brien State Park

New signs with the name of Walter F. Mondale have gone up in a Minnesota state park. It's a recognition of the former vice president's work on conservation in a place he personally holds dear.
by Brian Bakst

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Going to court? There’s a text to help you remember

Going to court? There’s a text to help you remember

People involved in most court cases in Minnesota can now sign up for text or email reminders for upcoming court dates.
by Jon Collins

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Hennepin County likely to require sheriff deputies to wear bodycam

Hennepin County likely to require sheriff deputies to wear bodycam

Hennepin County sheriff's deputies may soon start wearing body cameras. On Tuesday, a county board committee approved a body camera proposal which will get a final vote next week.
by Brandt Williams

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British family detained by ICE after unlawfully entering U.S. from Canada

British family detained by ICE after unlawfully entering U.S. from Canada

Eileen and David Connors say they accidentally crossed the U.S.-Canada border while vacationing. The couple and their 3-month-old son have been in a federal immigration facility since Oct. 3.
by Laura Benshoff

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Drivers are hitting Minnesota State Patrol cars at record rate

Drivers are hitting Minnesota State Patrol cars at record rate

The Minnesota State Patrol says that more than 30 of its squads have been hit this year — the most since the agency started keeping track. The crashes underscore the need for drivers to steer clear, the patrol says.
by Tim Nelson

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Penumbra’s Lou Bellamy on the role theater can play in its community

Penumbra’s Lou Bellamy on the role theater can play in its community

Minnesota theater icon Lou Bellamy reflects on the role St. Paul’s Penumbra Theatre has in the Twin Cities, and why it’s important to stage productions that are relevant and thought-provoking.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Prepping for MEA: Travel tips and entertainment options in Minnesota

Prepping for MEA: Travel tips and entertainment options in Minnesota

The airport will be packed with families this week as most Minnesota schools close Thursday and Friday for the annual statewide teachers conference. Staying home? Here are some options for fun with the kids.
by MPR News Staff

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Elton John on music, addiction and family: 'I'm proud of who I am now'

Elton John on music, addiction and family: 'I'm proud of who I am now'

The artist says his father's early misgivings about his chosen career became a source of motivation: "He gave me the determination to make something of myself." John's new memoir is called Me.
by Terry Gross

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Older Minnesotans struggle to afford housing

Older Minnesotans struggle to afford housing

A new study says a quarter of Minnesota seniors who own their homes have trouble affording them. It also says nearly two-thirds of renters 65 or older pay 30 percent or more of their income for housing.
by Martin Moylan

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Red River rising to record levels for October

Red River rising to record levels for October

At the northwest Minnesota town of Oslo, the Red River has risen to major flood stage. Elsewhere on the river’s northward path, the Red and many of its tributaries are reaching moderate flood stage.
by Dan Gunderson

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BBC documentary: "World War II: The Economic Battle"

A BBC World Service documentary explains how economic decisions made far from the battlefield were crucial to the ultimate outcome of the war.

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Exclusive: Turf war blocked CFPB from helping fix student loan forgiveness program

Exclusive: Turf war blocked CFPB from helping fix student loan forgiveness program

The Trump administration blocked the nation's top consumer protection agency from digging into problems with a program designed to help police, firefighters and other public service workers.
by Chris Arnold

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#MeToo leader launches new hashtag to mobilize voters

#MeToo leader launches new hashtag to mobilize voters

The new hashtag #MeTooVoter was unveiled Tuesday, on the same day as the fourth Democratic presidential debate. Those behind the movement say it reflects a frustration among activists that issues of sexual violence and harassment have largely been absent from the debate stage and campaign trail.
by The Associated Press

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Tank and the Bangas come to the Turf Club on Tuesday night

The band won NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert for unsigned bands in 2017, and released their latest album, “Green Balloon,” last May.
by Phil Picardi

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How Julie Andrews made herself at 'Home' in Hollywood

How Julie Andrews made herself at 'Home' in Hollywood

In a new memoir, the actress writes about the films and creative collaborations — like Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music — that marked the height of her fame.
by Rachel Martin

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What do overseas journalists think of the U.S. press?

What do overseas journalists think of the U.S. press?

Ten journalists with the World Press Institute have been traveling around the United States since August, learning about both the U.S. media and American society. MPR News’ Euan Kerr sat down with three of them for a conversation about the future of journalism, the challenges facing journalists in their home countries and what the U.S. press looks like through their eyes.
by Euan Kerr and Julie Siple

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Cool, damp Tuesday; then several pleasant autumn days

Cool, damp Tuesday; then several pleasant autumn days

Rain will fall Tuesday mainly on northern and central Minnesota. Wednesday will be mostly cloudy but dry. Look for sunshine on Thursday as warmer temperatures arrive for a few pleasant days.
by Bill Endersen

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Japan draws on emergency fund to pay for aftermath of typhoon

Japan draws on emergency fund to pay for aftermath of typhoon

The government says the death toll from Typhoon Hagibis, which struck over the weekend, was at least 53. It brought record rainfall to parts of the country and forced tens of thousands into shelters.
by Scott Neuman

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A small way to save on rent

A small way to save on rent

More small apartments are getting built. Some renters look to trade space for lower rent.
by Martin Moylan

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U.S. imposes sanctions on Turkey for invasion of Syria

U.S. imposes sanctions on Turkey for invasion of Syria

The announcement from the White House comes little more than a week after President Trump appeared to acquiesce to Ankara's decision to target U.S.-allied Kurdish fighters in Northern Syria.
by Scott Neuman

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