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Stories from October 25, 2019

'Just too darn old:' Sanders, Biden confront age concerns

'Just too darn old:' Sanders, Biden confront age concerns

Bernie Sanders insists he feels better than ever less than a month after heart surgery, but his return to the campaign trail this week sparked new questions about the unusually old age of the Democratic Party's leading 2020 presidential candidates.
by The Associated Press

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Hepatitis A infections rising in Minnesota

Hepatitis A infections rising in Minnesota

There have been 44 reported hepatitis A infections in Minnesota and state officials suspect many more infections have not been reported.
by Jon Collins

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Sen. Tina Smith sides with House Dems in impeachment inquiry

Sen. Tina Smith sides with House Dems in impeachment inquiry

DFL Sen. Tina Smith said on Friday that Republicans in Washington are wrong to minimize the impeachment investigation into President Trump. During a community event held at a suburban high school, the senator also discussed her proposal to help schools upgrade their cafeterias.
by Brian Bakst

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Racial bias in health care software aids whites over blacks

Racial bias in health care software aids whites over blacks

A widely used software program that helps guide care for millions of patients is flawed by unintentional racial bias that leads to blacks getting passed over for special care, according to a new study.
by The Associated Press

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North Dakota Democrats urge resignation over fake Omar photo

North Dakota Democrats urge resignation over fake Omar photo

North Dakota Senate Democrats have joined the call for a state senator to resign his leadership position in the wake of his Facebook posts targeting Minnesota U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar.
by The Associated Press

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California utility admits it may have ignited fire

California utility admits it may have ignited fire

California's biggest utility admitted its electrical equipment may have ignited a destructive wildfire spreading through the state's wine country Friday, despite blackouts imposed across the region to prevent blazes.
by The Associated Press

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Your perfect Halloween read

Prepare yourself, Halloween readers: Bookseller Aaron Cance has the ideal unnerving novel for you.
by Tracy Mumford

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Evening Update for October 25

Hosted by Marcheta Fornoff

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Coming up: Is college still a good springboard for social mobility?

Coming up: Is college still a good springboard for social mobility?

Journalist and author Paul Tough spent six years researching whether or not colleges are still an effective launching pad for social mobility. He shares his findings in a new book called “The Years that Matter Most.”
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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Man sentenced for setting fire to Duluth synagogue

Man sentenced for setting fire to Duluth synagogue

"Some of us feel scarred and others lost," said rabbi in letter to court as Matthew James Amiot, 36, was sentenced to four years probation.

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Sanders, Omar to rally in Minneapolis

Sanders, Omar to rally in Minneapolis

The rally at the University of Minnesota follows Rep. Ilhan Omar’s endorsement of Bernie Sanders in the 2020 presidential race.
by Briana Bierschbach

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St. Paul to host first Somali health summit to address disparities

Somali Americans face challenges and barriers in preventative care and medical treatment. The Somali Health Summit aims to bring together key groups to address concerns.
by Riham Feshir

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Democrats say White House is interfering as Russia review becomes a criminal case

Democrats say White House is interfering as Russia review becomes a criminal case

Attorney General Bill Barr commissioned U.S. Attorney John Durham to look into the early phases of the Russia investigation. Democrats say he is turning the Justice Department into a political weapon.
by Ryan Lucas and Philip Ewing

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Morning Update

October 25, 2019. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Get out! SE Minnesota hits peak fall color as season ebbs

Get out! SE Minnesota hits peak fall color as season ebbs

Minnesota’s southeast corner, along with swaths of Meeker and McLeod counties west of the Twin Cities, are the prime places for foliage this weekend — but friends, the end is near.
by MPR News Staff

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Sheriff's deputy burned in crash that killed girl

A Waseca County sheriff's deputy has suffered burns after he stepped on a downed power line while responding to a crash that killed a teenage girl.
by The Associated Press

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Milder temps through Saturday; Tuesday snow update

Milder temps through Saturday; Tuesday snow update

Afternoon temperatures will be milder Friday and Saturday, then turn cooler Sunday and Monday. All of next week will be chilly, but our snow potential for next Tuesday has changed a bit.
by Ron Trenda

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Gina Chavez, artist in residence in Red Wing

Gina Chavez will be performing Friday night at the Sheldon Theatre in Red Wing, Minn. Chavez has been in Red Wing all this week working with students as an artist in residence.

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Minnesota United's Vito Mannone named MLS goalie of the year

Minnesota United's Vito Mannone named MLS goalie of the year

The 31-year-old Italian goalkeeper was key to the 2019 Loons making it to the Major League Soccer playoffs for the first time in the club’s three-year MLS history.
by Matt Mikus

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Mark Seeley on heavy rain, strong winds

Mark Seeley on heavy rain, strong winds

A strong, slow-moving low-pressure system brought high winds and heavy rains to many parts of Minnesota on Oct. 21. Many areas of the state reported over an inch of rainfall that day, and over 20 climate stations reported more than 2 inches.
by Cathy Wurzer and Mark Seeley

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Cook, Vikings wear down Washington 19-9 for 4th straight win

Cook, Vikings wear down Washington 19-9 for 4th straight win

Dalvin Cook had 171 total yards and the game's only touchdown, helping Kirk Cousins beat his old team on the first try and carrying the Vikings to a 19-9 victory over Washington on Thursday night.
by The Associated Press

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Want to get rid of your vaping device? The DEA will take it

Want to get rid of your vaping device? The DEA will take it

Amid growing concerns over e-cigarette health risks, the Drug Enforcement Administration says it will collect vaping devices and cartridges at National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday.
by Rachel Treisman

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Census Bureau confirms noncitizens to be hired for 2020 after uncertainty

Census Bureau confirms noncitizens to be hired for 2020 after uncertainty

The federal government plans to hire eligible noncitizens as census translators and door knockers if it can't recruit U.S. citizens with needed language skills, continuing a practice from 2010.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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The ‘Glass Man’: How a former CIA worker helped bring the Hmong to America

The ‘Glass Man’: How a former CIA worker helped bring the Hmong to America

Friends and family of Yang See of St. Paul credit him for saving Hmong refugees fleeing violence near the end of the Secret War in Laos. They also say Yang, who worked for the CIA and died in August, helped persuade U.S. officials to open the doors to Hmong refugees.
by Tiffany Bui

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Closing the farm gate: Struggling farmers take emotional step to forge new career paths

Closing the farm gate: Struggling farmers take emotional step to forge new career paths

Even when times are tough, farmers have traditionally resisted the idea of giving up a profession that is rooted in family history. But a new program in southeastern Minnesota aims to make it easier for struggling farmers to make that decision and sharpen their skills for a new career.
by Mike Moen

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Chants, signs opposed to Washington team name greet fans outside U.S. Bank Stadium

Chants, signs opposed to Washington team name greet fans outside U.S. Bank Stadium

Hundreds of people — including many from Native American tribes — gathered in downtown Minneapolis Thursday to protest the name of the Washington, D.C.’s NFL franchise, known as the Redskins for more than a century.
by Matt Sepic and Nina Moini

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