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Stories from November 17, 2019

19-hour London-to-Sydney test flight shows how to make long hauls tolerable

19-hour London-to-Sydney test flight shows how to make long hauls tolerable

Qantas Airways' approach to the 11,000-mile trip features carefully designed meals and lighting. Passengers are also encouraged to get out of their seats to exercise, and they experience two sunrises in one day.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Democrats invite Trump to testify in impeachment inquiry

Democrats invite Trump to testify in impeachment inquiry

Pushing back against accusations from the president that the process has been stacked against him, Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Trump is welcome to appear or answer questions in writing, if he chooses.
by The Associated Press

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Vikings overcome 20-point deficit at half to beat Broncos

Vikings overcome 20-point deficit at half to beat Broncos

The Minnesota Vikings erased a 20-0 halftime deficit with touchdowns on each of their four drives in the second half, fending off the Denver Broncos by forcing three straight incomplete passes in the end zone over the final 10 seconds to preserve a 27-23 victory on Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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Bakken Museum announces plans for major renovation

Bakken Museum announces plans for major renovation

The renovation involves the entrance, lobby, classrooms and gallery space in the 21-year-old lower-level wing of the museum near Bde Maka Ska.
by Emily Bright

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Eat like the ancient Babylonians: Researchers cook up nearly 4,000-year-old recipes

Eat like the ancient Babylonians: Researchers cook up nearly 4,000-year-old recipes

Written on four tablets, three of which date back no later than 1730 B.C., the recipes are considered to be the oldest known. And they taste pretty good, says a scholar who re-created them.
by Maria Godoy, Peter Breslow and Scott Simon

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College football: Gophers drop four spots to No. 11 in national poll

College football: Gophers drop four spots to No. 11 in national poll

The Minnesota Gophers football team has dropped four spots in the AP Top 25 poll after Saturday's loss to Iowa. It was Minnesota's first loss of the season.
by Andrew Krueger

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Last survivor of the Hindenburg disaster dies at age 90

Last survivor of the Hindenburg disaster dies at age 90

The last remaining survivor of the Hindenburg disaster, who suffered severe burns to his face, arms and legs before his mother managed to toss him and his brother from the burning airship, has died.
by The Associated Press

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A bit cooler, with drizzle possible; temps rebound a bit Monday and Tuesday

We enjoyed mild temps on Saturday, but our Sunday highs will be a bit cooler. Some locations in Minnesota and western Wisconsin will see some drizzle/flurries and light rain/snow showers at times, especially Sunday morning into early afternoon. There’s a chance of patchy freezing drizzle in northeastern Minnesota. Temperatures rebound a bit on Monday and Tuesday.
by Ron Trenda

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In 'Christmas in Austin,' family struggles are a gift to readers

In 'Christmas in Austin,' family struggles are a gift to readers

In Benjamin Markovits' new novel, a far-flung family reunites in their home town of Austin for Christmas, bringing all their baggage. And while it's an emotional book, it never descends into pathos.
by Michael Schaub

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Two dead after house fire in Spring Lake Park

Two people are dead after a house fire on Saturday night in the northern Twin Cities suburb of Spring Lake Park.
by MPR News Staff

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MPR News Update for Nov. 17, 2019

MPR News Update for Nov. 17, 2019

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Man dies after shooting in Minneapolis

A man is dead after a shooting late Saturday near the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis.
by MPR News Staff

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'The Pursuit of William Abbey' travels a twisty path

'The Pursuit of William Abbey' travels a twisty path

Claire North's new book starts with a doctor witnessing an atrocity in Africa in 1884, but becomes a spy thriller, a horror story, a supernatural mystery and an indictment of capitalism and empire.
by Jason Sheehan

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Democrats hold on to Louisiana governor’s seat

Democrats hold on to Louisiana governor’s seat

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has stunned Republicans again, narrowly winning a second term Saturday as the Deep South’s only Democratic governor and handing President Trump another gubernatorial loss this year.
by The Associated Press

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State Rep. Diane Loeffler of Minneapolis dies at age 66

State Rep. Diane Loeffler of Minneapolis dies at age 66

Loeffler, a DFLer first elected to the House in 2004, was a lifelong resident of Northeast Minneapolis. “She was just a powerhouse. It’s a huge loss for the Legislature,” House Speaker Melissa Hortman said.
by Brian Bakst and MPR News Staff

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Perfect no more: Iowa hands Gophers first loss of season

Perfect no more: Iowa hands Gophers first loss of season

Nine and... oh, no. Minnesota's dreams of an undefeated season came crashing down Saturday, as Iowa maintained its recent football dominance over the Gophers with a 23-19 victory in Iowa City.
by The Associated Press and Andrew Krueger

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Saturday night rain/wintry mix; flake chance early Sunday, with cooler temps

Parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin will see a wintry mix of light rain, drizzle, freezing drizzle and light snow Saturday evening into early Sunday. Sunday highs will be a bit cooler than our Saturday highs. Milder temps will return as we start next week.
by Ron Trenda

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