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Stories from November 30, 2019

Snow and strong winds continue into Sunday morning; blizzard warning in Duluth

Snow and strong winds continue into Sunday morning; blizzard warning in Duluth

Much of Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin will have snow and strong winds Saturday evening into Sunday morning. The heaviest snow will be to the north, but travel conditions will be poor in many areas. Blizzard warnings continue through Sunday morning in Duluth and surrounding areas. Updates on snow totals.
by Ron Trenda

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Photos: Badgers beat Gophers to reclaim Axe, earn spot in Big Ten title game

Photos: Badgers beat Gophers to reclaim Axe, earn spot in Big Ten title game

The Wisconsin Badgers beat the Minnesota Gophers 38-17 on Saturday, winning back Paul Bunyan’s Axe, reclaiming the edge in a longstanding college football rivalry and dashing Minnesota’s hopes of playing in the Big Ten championship game.
by MPR News Staff

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A mother and daughter reflect on homelessness, humility and a $6-a-week grocery budget

A mother and daughter reflect on homelessness, humility and a $6-a-week grocery budget

When Sandy Baker left her marriage, she and her daughter moved into a hotel. They were homeless for more than two years — and that, they said, left them with what mattered: Those who loved them the most.
by Kelly Moffitt, Kamilah Kashanie and Avery Ellfeldt

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After London stabbings, focus is on early release of terror convict

After London stabbings, focus is on early release of terror convict

Britons looked for answers Saturday as national politicians sought to pin the blame elsewhere for what was obviously a breakdown in the security system, which had kept London largely free of terror for more than two years.
by The Associated Press

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A 'mole' isn't digging Mars, and NASA engineers are trying to find out why

A 'mole' isn't digging Mars, and NASA engineers are trying to find out why

After equipment carried by the InSight lander had trouble drilling a sophisticated thermometer into the Martian surface, a Plan B also didn't work — and the instrument ended up backing itself out of the ground.
by Joe Palca

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Wealthy donor promises college tuition to help spur growth in Kansas hometown

Wealthy donor promises college tuition to help spur growth in Kansas hometown

A retired businessman hoping to save his shrinking hometown launched a "Promise" program to pay college tuition for its students, but his plan might simply shift people around among dwindling towns.
by Celia Llopis-Jepsen

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Snow, sleet, rain, wind - and thunder? Winter storm continues to move across Minnesota

Snow, sleet, rain, wind - and thunder? Winter storm continues to move across Minnesota

Rounds of snow, sleet and rain — accompanied by gusty winds and perhaps some thunder — will continue across Minnesota from Saturday through Sunday morning as a prolonged winter storm moves across the region.
by Andrew Krueger

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Winter storm brings wintry mix, heavy snow and strong winds

Winter storm brings wintry mix, heavy snow and strong winds

Our weekend winter storm will cause difficult or treacherous travel conditions across much of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Many areas will see heavy snow at times, and some of us will also see a wintry mix. Winds will ramp up Saturday afternoon and Saturday night. Check forecast updates and road conditions if you have to travel this weekend.
by Ron Trenda

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As Gophers aim for title game, Badgers seek to take back Axe

As Gophers aim for title game, Badgers seek to take back Axe

“It’s something you dream about as a kid. You’re in the backyard thinking, ‘All right, this is fourth-and-10 to go to the Big Ten championship,’ or whatever it is,” Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan said. “You want to play in big-time games. I think all competitors do.”
by The Associated Press

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MPR News Update for Nov. 30, 2019

MPR News Update for Nov. 30, 2019

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Winter storm lingers this weekend; snow, wintry mix, strong winds

Winter storm lingers this weekend; snow, wintry mix, strong winds

Our weekend winter storm will make travel difficult. Have a plan “B” ready in case your route becomes impassable. Conditions improve late on Sunday as the storm moves away.
by Ron Trenda

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When teens abuse parents, shame and secrecy make it hard to seek help

When teens abuse parents, shame and secrecy make it hard to seek help

Most people think domestic violence involves an adult abusing an intimate partner or a child, but children can also threaten, bully and attack family members. Some abused parents are speaking out.
by Christine Herman

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Plodding winter storm with heavy snow and sleet for the weekend

Plodding winter storm with heavy snow and sleet for the weekend

A slow-moving winter storm with heavy snow and sleet will bring difficult travel conditions to much of Minnesota and into Wisconsin. Blizzard conditions are likely in and around Duluth on Saturday.
by Bill Endersen

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Outpouring of community support, calls for improved safety in wake of fatal Minneapolis fire

Outpouring of community support, calls for improved safety in wake of fatal Minneapolis fire

Community leaders have formed a committee to plan how to best help people affected by Wednesday’s fatal fire in a Minneapolis high-rise apartment building. Meanwhile, a state legislator is calling for improved fire safety measures in older buildings.
by Martin Moylan

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