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Stories from November 23, 2019

State Department files show Giuliani, Pompeo contact before Ukraine ambassador's exit

State Department files show Giuliani, Pompeo contact before Ukraine ambassador's exit

The talks took place near the time Giuliani and two of his associates were trying to push U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch out of her post in Kyiv. They pull Pompeo closer to the center of the crusade to oust Yovanovitch.
by Brakkton Booker

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Child thrown from Mall of America balcony is back in school, 'walking perfectly'

Child thrown from Mall of America balcony is back in school, 'walking perfectly'

The family of the 5-year-old boy who was critically injured after being thrown from a third-story balcony at the Mall of America in April says he is back in school and "walking perfectly."
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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College football: Morgan’s 4 TD passes lead Gophers past Wildcats

College football: Morgan’s 4 TD passes lead Gophers past Wildcats

Tanner Morgan led No. 11 Minnesota to scores on its first three possessions and finished with four touchdown passes, and the Gophers bounced back from their first loss of the season with a 38-22 win over Northwestern on Saturday.
by The Associated Press

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On a Tom Waits covers album, women transform a classic catalog

On a Tom Waits covers album, women transform a classic catalog

Allison Moorer and producer Warren Zanes discuss making the tribute record Come On Up To the House, which also features Aimee Mann, Rosanne Cash and Phoebe Bridgers.
by Peter Breslow and Scott Simon

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StoryCorps: After a cancer diagnosis, brothers spend as much time as possible together

StoryCorps: After a cancer diagnosis, brothers spend as much time as possible together

David Carles and his younger brother Mark Carles are just a year apart in age. When Mark learned he had cancer last year, the men decided to support each other as much as time would allow.
by Emma Bowman, Mia Warren and Lauren Smith

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Dozens of pets find new homes in Minneapolis 'Clear the Shelter' event

Dozens of pets find new homes in Minneapolis 'Clear the Shelter' event

The Minneapolis city animal shelter has no pets available for adoption — and dozens of cats, dogs and other animals have new homes for the holidays — after a "clear the shelter" event on Friday.
by MPR News Staff

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Vice President Pence makes surprise visit to Iraq

Vice President Pence makes surprise visit to Iraq

The vice president and second lady flew to an air base in Iraq to greet U.S. troops ahead of Thanksgiving. At the base Pence spoke with Iraq's prime minister by phone because of security concerns.
by Ayesha Rascoe

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Man dies after breaking through ice on northern Minnesota river

Man dies after breaking through ice on northern Minnesota river

The Cloquet Police Department reported that officers who were clearing a call at a bar were notified that someone was calling for help; they investigated and found that a man had fallen through the ice on the St. Louis River.
by MPR News Staff

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Woman detained in hospital for weeks joins lawsuit against New Hampshire

Woman detained in hospital for weeks joins lawsuit against New Hampshire

She was detained for 20 days because she couldn't get a court hearing. She couldn't get a hearing because they are available only to people in psychiatric beds, and the state's psychiatric facilities are full.
by Jason Moon

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A very nice Saturday, sprinkle chance Sunday PM; snow in some areas on Tuesday

It’s great when we have at least one nice weekend day. Saturday will be the sunniest day of this weekend, and both weekend days will feature slightly milder than average temperatures. We have the latest on which areas have the best snow chances this coming Tuesday.
by Ron Trenda

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MPR News Update for Nov. 23, 2019

MPR News Update for Nov. 23, 2019

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Tom Hanks plays Mister Rogers: Sharing joy is 'the natural state of things'

Tom Hanks plays Mister Rogers: Sharing joy is 'the natural state of things'

Tom Hanks watched "about eight million hours" of Mister Rogers to prepare for A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. Hanks doesn't necessarily consider himself "a nice guy," but rather "a joyful person."
by Scott Simon

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Chief Axtell testifies for prosecution in excessive force trial of St. Paul officer

Chief Axtell testifies for prosecution in excessive force trial of St. Paul officer

St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell testified Friday in the federal trial of officer Brett Palkowitsch, charged with excessive force for kicking a man while he was being bitten by a police dog in 2016. Frank Baker was unarmed and seriously injured during the incident.
by Brandt Williams

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