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Stories from November 8, 2019

Study: Twitter attacks on Rep. Ilhan Omar are 'manufactured outrage' of a few

Study: Twitter attacks on Rep. Ilhan Omar are 'manufactured outrage' of a few

A study out this week details how a small group of bad actors started a tweet storm against Minnesota U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar long before her politics and identity became fodder for the president.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Trump tried hard to win Ukraine Biden probes, officials say

Trump tried hard to win Ukraine Biden probes, officials say

If Ukraine's new leader wanted an Oval Office welcome from Donald Trump — and he did — he would have to open a public probe into the president's Democratic foe Joe Biden and his son.
by The Associated Press

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With floral candles, Hmong sisters honor parents’ farming legacy

With floral candles, Hmong sisters honor parents’ farming legacy

Each November, the Hmong American Farmers Association offers artwork people can buy alongside produce grown by Hmong farmers. This year’s art — candles featuring flowers from a Hmong family’s field — comes with a good story.

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Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr take on 'Midway' and 'Doctor Sleep'

A remake and a sequel: reinvention comes in many forms in Hollywood. But how often do they succeed? MPR Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr opine.

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Minnesota DNR finds zebra mussel larvae in Lake of the Woods

Minnesota DNR finds zebra mussel larvae in Lake of the Woods

Zebra mussel larvae have been detected in Lake of the Woods at the northern tip of Minnesota. The DNR says samples from one of three sites contained a substantial number of larvae, which can be a sign that adult zebra mussels are reproducing in the lake.
by The Associated Press

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Hamline President Fayneese Miller on student mental health, college affordability, race relations

Hamline President Fayneese Miller on student mental health, college affordability, race relations

Fayneese Miller is the 20th president of Hamline University, the oldest university in Minnesota. She took office in 2015 and is the first African-American to hold the position. Miller joined Angela Davis for a conversation about her life and work — and some of the biggest issues facing higher education.
by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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Changes coming to Minnesota deer opener

Thousands of hunters are expected to head to the woods Saturday for Minnesota’s deer opener. In areas where chronic wasting disease has been found in wild deer, the state is launching a new dumpster program for the disposal of carcasses.
by John Enger, Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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U.S. officials identify 'strong culprit' in vaping illnesses

U.S. officials identify 'strong culprit' in vaping illnesses

The compound — vitamin E acetate — was previously found in liquid from electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices used by many of those who got sick. Officials said this is the first time they've found a common suspect in the damaged lungs of patients.
by The Associated Press

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Going for a beer run? Here's how a brew fares as post-exercise drink

Going for a beer run? Here's how a brew fares as post-exercise drink

More lower-alcohol, lower-calorie beers are being marketed as part of an active lifestyle, and are even being offered after long runs or sporting events. But scientists say to be wary.
by Aaron Schachter

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Bloomberg’s flirtation with 2020 run has yet to reach Minnesota

Bloomberg’s flirtation with 2020 run has yet to reach Minnesota

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is again considering a run for president, this time as a Democrat. He has a December deadline to land a spot on Minnesota’s primary ballot.
by Brian Bakst

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St. James man convicted of killing wife, stepdaughter

A jury in Brown County Circuit Court didn't buy Scott Engelbrecht's argument that he accidentally shot his stepdaughter after he thought she shot his wife.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota, other states pledged to meet Paris climate goals. Can they after U.S. withdraws?

Minnesota, other states pledged to meet Paris climate goals. Can they after U.S. withdraws?

It was largely expected that President Donald Trump would pull out of the Paris climate agreement. But how does his move and other policies translate into actual greenhouse gas emissions trends in the United States?
by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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High-ranking dog provides key training for military's medical students

High-ranking dog provides key training for military's medical students

Service dogs are a common sight at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, near Washington, D.C. But this special canine trains would-be healers how to pick the right dog for a wounded veteran.
by Julie Rovner

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Mulvaney stands up Democrats in impeachment probe

Mulvaney stands up Democrats in impeachment probe

Democrats subpoenaed Mulvaney late Thursday as the White House signaled that he wouldn't appear. The White House instructed its officials not to comply with the investigation, which is looking at President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine.
by The Associated Press

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Policast: Walz seeks aid for farmers

Gov. Tim Walz seeks federal disaster relief for northwestern Minnesota farmers; Mayor Melvin Carter wants the public’s help to stop violence in St. Paul
by Mike Mulcahy

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Saturday the milder day of the weekend; snow chances in some areas

Temps rebound slightly on Saturday, then dip again on Sunday. There’ll be snow chances in parts of Minnesota Friday evening and on Saturday. Brace for the arctic chill on Monday.
by Ron Trenda

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Colder than normal temps continue into November

The trend for colder than normal temperatures in Minnesota that was so significant in the month of October has continued this month, with most areas averaging from 9 to 12 degrees lower than normal.
by Cathy Wurzer

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MPR News AM Update: St. Paul grapples with gun violence

MPR News AM Update: St. Paul grapples with gun violence

Plus the future of Minnesota’s (potential) legal marijuana market.

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Minneapolis 23-year-old charged with first-degree assault on an elderly man

Prosecutors say a 75-year-old man had asked two other passengers on a Metro Transit bus to lower their voices. Surveillance video partially shows one of the two lunging at, or striking the man who falls to the pavement, hitting his head.
by MPR News Staff

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MPR News Update

Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Math looks the same in the brains of boys and girls, study finds

Math looks the same in the brains of boys and girls, study finds

Brain scans of 104 boys and girls doing basic math tasks found no gender differences. The finding adds to the evidence that boys and girls start out with equal ability in math.
by Jon Hamilton

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‘A ton of hammers in here’: Augsburg's new women’s wrestling team kicks off season

‘A ton of hammers in here’: Augsburg's new women’s wrestling team kicks off season

With girls’ high school wrestling on the rise nationally and the NCAA’s interest growing, Augsburg and its team of mostly Minnesota wrestlers see a chance to lead in a sport they love. They expect to be formidable.
by Julia Franz

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Anti-Islam speaker attracts twice the crowd in Willmar with protest, prayer vigil outside

Anti-Islam speaker attracts twice the crowd in Willmar with protest, prayer vigil outside

Usama Dakdok's second visit to Willmar drew a crowd — two crowds, really. Well over 200 people gathered outside Willmar’s Kennedy Elementary School to oppose his visit and celebrate Willmar as a community welcoming to people of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds. Inside the school in front of more than 100 people, the pastor of The Straight Way of Grace Ministry delivered the message that Islam is dangerous.

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Rider cited for watercraft jump over road in YouTube stunt

A YouTube stunt that involved jumping a personal watercraft over a Minnesota road has amassed hundreds of thousands of views and a couple of citations.
by The Associated Press

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Back to Halloween? Cosplayers flock to Minneapolis this weekend

Back to Halloween? Cosplayers flock to Minneapolis this weekend

Thousands of sci-fi and fantasy fans are expected to converge on the Minneapolis Convention Center for GalaxyCon this weekend. The three-day celebration features amateurs, as well as those who make a living at costume play.
by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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