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Stories from November 19, 2019

Minnesota-made tool tracks the how and why behind mass shootings

Minnesota-made tool tracks the how and why behind mass shootings

Twin Cities researchers launched a new national database Tuesday that aims to show the conditions contributing to these violent incidents.
by Jon Collins

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How to see a rare meteor shower in Minnesota this week

How to see a rare meteor shower in Minnesota this week

Two leading scientists predict the alpha Monocerotid meteor shower could take place Thursday night, and Minnesotans have a good shot at viewing it.
by Cody Nelson

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Forum on hate crimes coming to St. Cloud

Forum on hate crimes coming to St. Cloud

The St. Cloud Regional Area Human Rights Commission is sponsoring the forum. It was originally scheduled for September, but postponed due to security concerns.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Judge orders search of MPCA computers in PolyMet challenge

Judge orders search of MPCA computers in PolyMet challenge

A judge has ordered a forensic search of computers used by three former top officials at the MPCA as part of an investigation into whether they sought to suppress concerns by federal regulators about pollution risks from the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine.
by The Associated Press

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Disney Plus user accounts already found on hacking sites

The news site ZDNet found stolen account usernames and passwords selling for $3 on underground hacking forums. Disney’s streaming service costs $7 a month or $70 a year. Disney says there’s no indication of a security breach compromising passwords.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota marijuana advocates draw on Colorado experience

Minnesota marijuana advocates draw on Colorado experience

As they develop legislation to legalize marijuana, Minnesota lawmakers called in Colorado officials who did it years ago. Those officials offered advice on the best approach to implement a regulatory process, should Minnesota approve such a law.
by Brian Bakst

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‘Booby traps’ found in Minnesota cornfield raise vandalism worries

‘Booby traps’ found in Minnesota cornfield raise vandalism worries

A farmer in west-central Minnesota reported finding chain hidden amid the corn, apparently aimed at disrupting mechanized harvest. The Meeker County Sheriff’s Office is investigating and asking for the public’s help.
by Tim Nelson

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Minneapolis ends residential battery recycling amid fire concerns

Minneapolis officials said Tuesday that batteries will no longer be picked up from residential recycling, although some will be allowed in the trash. Hennepin County also recently curbed its battery recycling over worries about fires.
by MPR News Staff

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2020 election: Key dates to put on your calendar now

2020 election: Key dates to put on your calendar now

It’s easy to get lost in the chaos of a presidential election season. These are all the most important dates to remember if you’re a voter in Minnesota.
by MPR News Staff

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Toilet signs give the scoop on pee and poop

In honor of World Toilet Day, here is a sampling of toilet etiquette signage. It's hard to argue with advice like: "Please use a toilet finely."
by Melody Schreiber

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Epstein jail guards charged with falsifying records

Epstein jail guards charged with falsifying records

A grand jury indictment made public Tuesday accused the guards of failing to perform checks on Jeffrey Epstein every half hour, as required, and of fabricating log entries to show they had.
by The Associated Press

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Macalester to remove founder’s name from campus building

Macalester to remove founder’s name from campus building

The Rev. Edward Neill was a prominent church elder, but also wrote disparagingly about Native Americans in state and colonial histories.
by Tim Nelson

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Gene-edited 'supercells' make progress in fight against sickle cell disease

Gene-edited 'supercells' make progress in fight against sickle cell disease

Researchers edited the DNA in bone marrow cells taken from a Mississippi woman with sickle cell disease to produce a treatment that could alleviate the excruciating effects of her inherited illness.
by Rob Stein

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MPR News Update

November 19. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Taliban release American and Australian hostages in exchange for 3 militants

Taliban release American and Australian hostages in exchange for 3 militants

American Kevin King and Australian Timothy Weeks were abducted in 2016 from Kabul, where they taught at the American University. Three Taliban commanders held by the Afghan government were also freed.
by Mark Katkov and Laurel Wamsley

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With Democratic field in flux, what to watch for at the November debate

With Democratic field in flux, what to watch for at the November debate

Pete Buttigieg may face scrutiny after popping in the polls. Elizabeth Warren provided answers about her health care plan, and now she'll have to defend them. And is the field finally set?
by Scott Detrow

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Impeachment witnesses shed light on Giuliani's role in Ukraine

Impeachment witnesses shed light on Giuliani's role in Ukraine

Lawmakers heard from two White House national security aides, who testified about what they saw as troubling comments by President Trump on a July 25 phone call with Ukraine's president
by Philip Ewing

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Minneapolis council panel OKs ban on 'conversion' therapy

Minneapolis council panel OKs ban on 'conversion' therapy

The Minneapolis City Council this week is expected to pass a ban on so-called “conversion” therapy for minors. The controversial practice aims to change a person’s sexual orientation from gay to straight. It has drawn the ire of many in the LGBT community and others, who say it doesn’t work, has no scientific basis, and amounts to psychological torture.
by Matt Sepic and Tiffany Bui

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Historic James J. Hill Center on sale for the first time in its history

Historic James J. Hill Center on sale for the first time in its history

Originally a reference library, in more recent years the building has served as a popular wedding, event and nonprofit business center. But in July, the center closed to the public after serving St. Paul for 98 years, citing financial struggles.
by MPR News Staff

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Read: State Department official David Holmes' impeachment inquiry testimony

Read: State Department official David Holmes' impeachment inquiry testimony

The diplomat testified Nov. 15 that he overheard President Trump telling Gordon Sondland, the U.S. ambassador to the EU, that he was seeking political investigations from Ukraine's president.
by NPR Staff

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Man pleads guilty to threatening to kill Rep. Ilhan Omar

Man pleads guilty to threatening to kill Rep. Ilhan Omar

Prosecutors say the 55-year-old called Omar’s office March 21, told a staffer the congresswoman was a “terrorist” and threatened to shoot her.
by The Associated Press

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Metro Transit police chief addresses spike in serious crime on light rail trains

Metro Transit police chief addresses spike in serious crime on light rail trains

Serious crime reported on Metro Transit’s light rail trains is up by 23.3 percent through September of this year when compared to last year. Metro Transit Police Chief Eddie Frizell sat down with MPR News on Monday to share his thoughts on the increase.
by MPR News Staff

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Hennepin County’s first labor-trafficking case ends in guilty plea

Hennepin County’s first labor-trafficking case ends in guilty plea

A construction contractor accused of exploiting immigrant workers was supposed to face criminal charges in a first-of-its-kind trial in Hennepin County this week. But Batres, 47, instead pleaded guilty Monday to labor trafficking and insurance fraud.
by Riham Feshir

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Police chief: 3 people killed in Oklahoma Walmart shooting

Police chief: 3 people killed in Oklahoma Walmart shooting

Two men and a woman were fatally shot Monday morning outside a Walmart store in southwestern Oklahoma, and the shooter is among the dead, authorities said.
by The Associated Press

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