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Trump impeachment inquiry: A guide to key people, facts and documents

Trump impeachment inquiry: A guide to key people, facts and documents

The U.S. House is investigating President Trump and whether his administration affected foreign policy for personal political gain. Here is what you need to know to understand the Ukraine affair.
by Dana Farrington

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Evening Update for November 11

Hosted by Marcheta Fornoff

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Winter already? Snow, deep freeze from Rockies to East Coast

Winter already? Snow, deep freeze from Rockies to East Coast

More than 950 flights were canceled at Chicago's airports and officials in the area opened warming centers. In Michigan, some schools closed early, as did dozens of schools in the St. Louis area.
by The Associated Press

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State honors veterans as Walz makes pitch for unity

State honors veterans as Walz makes pitch for unity

Military veterans from different eras and different branches of service gathered in Inver Grove Heights for the official state Veterans Day event. There was music and speeches from political leaders, but also some quiet moments when veterans reflected on their service.
by Tim Pugmire

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Author Lara Prescott on 'The Secrets We Kept'

Author Lara Prescott on 'The Secrets We Kept'

The writer talks about the real life inspiration behind her spy thriller expanding on the story of “Dr. Zhivago.”
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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A conversation with Rep. Angie Craig

A conversation with Rep. Angie Craig

The 2nd District congresswoman talked about what she’s learned in office thus far and what her legislative priorities are moving forward.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Animal rights activists suspected in Wisconsin deer stand damage

Animal rights activists suspected in Wisconsin deer stand damage

The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office says Crimestoppers is offering a reward as authorities posted photos showing toppled and damaged deer stands sprayed with profanity and the symbol and initials of the Animal Liberation Front.
by Tim Nelson

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Two ex-governors help bring big bell to life to honor veterans

Two ex-governors help bring big bell to life to honor veterans

This Veterans Day was marked by the ringing of a Liberty Bell replica in Minnesota that’s been mostly quiet the last 70 years.
by Brian Bakst

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After comic Garry Shandling's death, Judd Apatow found Zen in his diaries

After comic Garry Shandling's death, Judd Apatow found Zen in his diaries

"He completely changed my life," Apatow says of his mentor. “It's Garry Shandling's Book,” which Apatow edited, explores the insecurities and personal trauma that Shandling turned into comedy.
by Terry Gross

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Klobuchar: Woman with Buttigieg's record would miss debate

Klobuchar: Woman with Buttigieg's record would miss debate

The Minnesota Democrat said Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union" that she believes the 37-year-old mayor of South Bend, Ind., is qualified but that she's the better candidate.
by The Associated Press

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With new memorials, MnDOT rededicates MN 22 to veterans

With new memorials, MnDOT rededicates MN 22 to veterans

Hundreds of trees planted to honor war veterans along Minnesota Highway 22 in southern Minnesota are gone after a major rebuild of the road. In their place stand two permanent memorials to area citizens who’ve served in the military.
by Tim Nelson

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What’s for dinner?

What’s for dinner?

Are you already thinking about what's in your fridge and what you need to make dinner tonight? You're not alone. Melissa Clark, a New York Times food writer and host of a new podcast about weeknight meals, will give tips, tricks and ideas to make dinner a breeze.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Arctic cold will linger into Tuesday; Wednesday snow potential

Arctic cold will linger into Tuesday; Wednesday snow potential

Arctic cold will stay with us through Tuesday. Winds will drop wind-chill temps below zero this Monday, but winds will lighten up overnight tonight. As temperatures rebound a bit on Wednesday, some of us will see some snow.
by Ron Trenda

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Policast: Collin Peterson on impeachment

Collin Peterson on impeachment; trying to find savings in state health care spending
by Mike Mulcahy

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Lindy West: 'The Witches are Coming' — and they are rightfully angry

Lindy West: 'The Witches are Coming' — and they are rightfully angry

"For a long time, a certain set of men have called women like me 'witches' to silence and discredit us," West says. Her book explores misogyny, the #MeToo movement and growing up female in America.
by Noel King

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MPR News Update

November 11. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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'Space Invaders' maps pixelated battles onto real-life conflict

'Space Invaders' maps pixelated battles onto real-life conflict

The characters in Nona Fernández' new book are coming of age during Chile's brutal military dictatorship — and for them, video games are a useful framework for understanding the dangers all around.
by Lily Meyer

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Macron marks Remembrance Day, 101 years since end of WWI

Macron marks Remembrance Day, 101 years since end of WWI

French President Emmanuel Macron marked Remembrance Day on Monday by relighting the flame at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier under Paris' Arc de Triomphe, below a spectacular giant tricolor flag.
by The Associated Press

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How one Minnesota clinic slashed its number of opioid prescriptions

How one Minnesota clinic slashed its number of opioid prescriptions

At the height of the crisis, some of the highest numbers of opioids were prescribed in Douglas County. One clinic there has revolutionized its approach to treating pain and addiction, resulting in far fewer pills prescribed.
by Jon Collins

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Face-to-face with a grizzly

Face-to-face with a grizzly

Duluth author Alex Messenger's new book recounts how his encounter with a grizzly bear during a 600-mile canoe trip changed his life.
by Euan Kerr

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Commission struggles in early going to find health and human services savings

Commission struggles in early going to find health and human services savings

Amid the backdrop of ongoing problems at the Minnesota Department of Human Services, a commission has been trying to find $100 million in state health spending. The effort has gotten off to a slow start.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Former U.N. Ambassador Haley: Trump actions 'not a good practice' but not impeachable

Former U.N. Ambassador Haley: Trump actions 'not a good practice' but not impeachable

In an interview with NPR about her new book, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley said she made an effort to avoid the "toxic" and "trashy" White House — and that she'll campaign for Trump in 2020.
by Mary Louise Kelly and Brian Naylor

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Man dies in shooting in St. Paul's North End

Man dies in shooting in St. Paul's North End

A man is dead after a shooting Sunday in St. Paul's North End neighborhood. It's the 30th homicide of the year in St. Paul.
by MPR News Staff

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In wake of recent storms in Minnesota, event offers chance to prepare for next natural disaster

In wake of recent storms in Minnesota, event offers chance to prepare for next natural disaster

Southern Minnesota has seen tornadoes, flooding and severe winter storms in the past couple years — and an event taking place Tuesday night aims to get residents better prepared for the next emergency.
by Andrew Krueger

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Studying the ripple effects of shrinking Arctic sea ice

Studying the ripple effects of shrinking Arctic sea ice

Scientists have frozen their ship alongside an ice floe to study the causes and consequences of diminishing Arctic ice, in the hopes of improving how the region is represented in climate models.
by Ravenna Koenig

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