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Stories from November 2, 2019

Temps recover a bit on Sunday; when will mild temps return?

We never made it out of the 30s on Saturday, but Sunday highs will be a bit milder. Parts of Minnesota could see some scattered rain showers and snow showers Sunday afternoon and evening. Temperatures for the coming week look chilly, but we might see a nice recovery next weekend.
by Ron Trenda

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StoryCorps: Brothers pass on their farmer father's life lessons

StoryCorps: Brothers pass on their farmer father's life lessons

Arguster and Lebronze Davis and their 14 siblings grew up and worked with their parents on the family's Alabama farm. "There's only two things in life a person actually owns, and that is his name and his word,” Arguster says. "In his own way, that's what Daddy left me with."
by Emma Bowman and Camila Kerwin

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Airbnb bans 'party houses' after California shooting

Airbnb bans 'party houses' after California shooting

Airbnb's CEO said the company was taking actions against unauthorized parties in the wake of a deadly shooting at a Halloween party held at an Airbnb rental home in California.
by The Associated Press

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Crews make progress on large Southern California wildfire

Crews make progress on large Southern California wildfire

Authorities lifted evacuation orders for a farm community Saturday as firefighters make progress on a large wildfire in Southern California that continues to threaten about 2,500 homes and buildings.
by The Associated Press

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In 'American Son,' Kerry Washington wants you to 'let yourself be in this nightmare'

In 'American Son,' Kerry Washington wants you to 'let yourself be in this nightmare'

Kerry Washington reprises her Broadway role in the Netflix adaptation, as a black mother whose son has gone missing. The film is a walk in the fearful shoes of the parent of a black child, she says.
by Scott Simon

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How deep sleep may help the brain clear Alzheimer's toxins

How deep sleep may help the brain clear Alzheimer's toxins

A study of the brains of people while sleeping sheds some light on the mysterious link between sleep problems and Alzheimer's disease. The flow of cerebrospinal fluid through the brain appears to be the key.
by Jon Hamilton

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UAW president taking leave amid corruption probe

The United Auto Workers announced Saturday that President Gary Jones is taking a paid leave of absence amid a federal investigation of corruption within the union.

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Democratic candidate divisions on display at fiery Iowa dinner

Democratic candidate divisions on display at fiery Iowa dinner

Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg had some of the biggest contingents of supporters, and there was a clear progressive vs. moderate split evident between the two White House hopefuls.
by Jessica Taylor

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Residents of an eroded Alaskan village are pioneering a new one, in phases

Residents of an eroded Alaskan village are pioneering a new one, in phases

As climate change eroded the village of Newtok, its residents started making plans to move it. Many years and millions of dollars later, they are beginning the process of relocating across the river.
by Greg Kim

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Gretchen Carlson wants to speak freely about Fox News tenure

Gretchen Carlson wants to speak freely about Fox News tenure

When Gretchen Carlson heard that NBC News was considering letting people out of their non-disclosure agreements involving alleged sexual misconduct at the network, she couldn't help but think of the NDA she signed with Fox News before her departure three years ago.
by The Associated Press

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Study suggests controversial pesticides may pose risks to fish populations, too

Study suggests controversial pesticides may pose risks to fish populations, too

New evidence from Japan's Lake Shinji suggests that the widely used family of pesticides called neonicotinoids, already controversial for harming pollinators, could pose risks to fish as well.
by Dan Charles

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Chilly Saturday, a bit milder on Sunday

Light snow overnight caused some slick spots on a few roads. Our Saturday chill will moderate a bit on Sunday. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Snday,
by Ron Trenda

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MPR News Update for Nov. 2, 2019

MPR News Update for Nov. 2, 2019

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Paying for school is on the ballot this year across Minnesota

Paying for school is on the ballot this year across Minnesota

Minnesota is holding an off-year election on Tuesday, and there’s a lot at stake for its public schools. Here’s what you need to know about what’s on the ballot in Minnesota when it comes to paying for schools.
by MPR News Staff and Elizabeth Shockman

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Kevin Wilson is on fire in 'Nothing to See Here'

Kevin Wilson is on fire in 'Nothing to See Here'

Wilson's new novel centers on a young woman taking care of two kids with a disturbing ability: When upset, they burst into flames. But in Wilson's hands, what could be scary is funny, even beautiful.
by Heller McAlpin

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You may have to wait to borrow a new e-book from the library

You may have to wait to borrow a new e-book from the library

Macmillan Publishers Ltd. will begin restricting sales of new e-books to libraries to one per library system for the first eight weeks after publication. Libraries are fighting back.
by Lynn Neary

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