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Stories from October 26, 2019

College football: No. 17 Minnesota routs Maryland to stay unbeaten

College football: No. 17 Minnesota routs Maryland to stay unbeaten

Rodney Smith ran for 103 yards to become Minnesota's career leader in all-purpose yards, Seth Green had two touchdown runs and the No. 17 Golden Gophers routed Maryland 52-10 on Saturday.
by The Associated Press

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Dutch inventor unveils device to scoop plastic out of rivers

Dutch inventor unveils device to scoop plastic out of rivers

"We need to close the tap, which means preventing more plastic from reaching the ocean in the first place," said Dutch inventor Boyan Slat, calling rivers "the arteries that carry the trash from land to sea."
by The Associated Press

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Chilly temps on Sunday and beyond; Monday night snow southeast?

The pleasant weather of Saturday will be followed by cooler Sunday temperatures and a chilly week. Some areas could see accumulating snow this week.
by Ron Trenda

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Pentagon awards $10 billion contract to Microsoft over front-runner Amazon

Pentagon awards $10 billion contract to Microsoft over front-runner Amazon

The Pentagon awarded a $10 billion, 10-year contract to Microsoft over Amazon on Friday, ending a heavily scrutinized battle over which tech giant would largely manage the military's cloud computing services.
by Meg Anderson

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Studies show dog owners live longer. Why?

Studies show dog owners live longer. Why?

Hanging out with dogs might be good for your health. A researcher reviews the science and discusses the very real link between dog ownership and reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.
by Angus Chen

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SW Minnesota historical society saving, sharing the stories of neighborhood grocery stores

SW Minnesota historical society saving, sharing the stories of neighborhood grocery stores

The neighborhoods and towns may be different, but for many people across Minnesota there's a shared memory of mom-and-pop stores that were at the heart of their communities. (And in some cases, still are.)
by Andrew Krueger

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From simple exchange to shakedown: the evolution of 'quid pro quo'

From simple exchange to shakedown: the evolution of 'quid pro quo'

The Latin phrase has played a key role in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. But its meaning in that context is far removed from its original simplicity.
by Rachel Martin

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A bright and breezy Saturday, cooler on Sunday; snowy winter ahead?

Savor our Saturday afternoon sunshine and mild (for late October) temps. A cold front will usher in chillier air by Sunday. We have an update on Monday night/Tuesday snow chances, and a fresh look at fall colors and our winter outlook.
by Ron Trenda

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Surrealist Silvina Ocampo shines in two new translations

Surrealist Silvina Ocampo shines in two new translations

Surrealist writer and poet Silvina Ocampo has been called "the best kept secret of Argentine letters," and two new translations have beautifully captured her evocative prose style for new readers.
by Lily Meyer

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MPR News Update for Oct. 26, 2019

MPR News Update for Oct. 26, 2019

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MPR News Update for October 26, 2019

MPR News Update for October 26, 2019

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New evacuations, power outages near California wildfire

New evacuations, power outages near California wildfire

New evacuations were ordered Saturday for at least 50,000 people near a huge wildfire and millions of Californians will have their power cut again as the state's largest utility said it would shut off electricity for the third time in as many weeks because of looming strong winds and high fire danger.
by The Associated Press

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Gene Weingarten mines magic from 'One Day'

Gene Weingarten mines magic from 'One Day'

The humorist asked three strangers to pick a random day, month and year out of a hat — December 28, 1986, as it turned out. And then he set out to document every single thing he could for that day.
by Scott Simon

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