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Greenland ice melting 7 times faster than in 1993

Greenland ice melting 7 times faster than in 1993

Greenland’s ice sheets melted 33 billion tons of water a year in 1993. In the last decade, the average skyrocketed to 254 billion tons of melt on average. That’s a seven-fold increase.
by Paul Huttner

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Takeaways: Democrats make case in articles of impeachment

Takeaways: Democrats make case in articles of impeachment

The articles charge President Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress and argue that he is a “threat to national security and the Constitution."
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota on track to meet deadlines for replacing MNLARS

Minnesota is on track to meet the project implementation deadlines for replacing the state's troubled driver and vehicle registration system known as MNLARS, the Office of the Legislative Auditor reported Tuesday.
by The Associated Press

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St. Cloud State to end football and golf programs, add men’s soccer

St. Cloud State to end football and golf programs, add men’s soccer

The university cited financial pressures and Title IX compliance as reasons for the cuts. Separately, the University of Minnesota Crookston announced an end to its football program.
by Kirsti Marohn

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U professor: New trade deal with Mexico and Canada is mostly business as usual

U professor: New trade deal with Mexico and Canada is mostly business as usual

The United States has reached an agreement on a new trade deal with Mexico and Canada, two countries that are important export markets for Minnesota businesses and farmers. A trade expert says the new pact mostly maintains the existing trade rules.
by Dan Gunderson

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6 killed in New Jersey gunbattle, including police officer

6 killed in New Jersey gunbattle, including police officer

Six people, including a police officer and three bystanders, were killed in a furious gunbattle Tuesday that filled the streets of Jersey City with the sound of heavy gunfire for hours, authorities said.
by The Associated Press

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Evening Update

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Get ready to see blue

Get ready to see blue

A “timeless and enduring hue … elegant in its simplicity,” known as Classic Blue, was named Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2020. It’s the type of blue you see on a Pepsi can. It’s deeper than a sky blue. It’s more familiar, nonaggressive and maybe even calming. Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, explained why the color was picked and the emotion it evokes.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Health officials: 5 Minnesotans sickened by E. coli from salad kits

The illnesses are tied to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad Kits. State and national health officials are warning consumers to not eat the salad mix. Throw it out if it’s in your refrigerator.
by MPR News Staff

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Beware of black ice and wheel track glazing

It only takes a little snow to make roads dangerous with colder temperatures.
by Paul Huttner

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Senate DFL delays leadership showdown

Senate DFL delays leadership showdown

Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk, DFL-Cook, is facing a leadership challenge from Sen. Susan Kent, DFL-Woodbury.
by Tim Pugmire

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Stop discouraging boys from reading books about girls

Stop discouraging boys from reading books about girls

Would the boys in your life willingly pick up a book like “The Princess in Black”? Wednesday on MPR News with Kerri Miller: Why boys should read books written by and starring girls, and how adults are getting in the way.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Duluth to consider banning conversion therapy

Duluth is the latest city to consider banning conversion therapy aimed at changing a person's sexual orientation. A proposal to ban the practice was introduced at the City Council meeting Monday night.
by The Associated Press

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Duluth City Council throws financial lifeline to Spirit Mountain

Duluth City Council throws financial lifeline to Spirit Mountain

By an 8-1 vote, councilors approved the $235,000 in aid to the financially beleaguered ski hill. Without the support, the Spirit Mountain Executive Director Brandy Ream warned the ski hill would have had barely enough to meet its payroll later this week and would have been forced to close its doors before even reaching the historically lucrative holiday season.

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Exxon wins New York climate change case

Exxon wins New York climate change case

New York's Attorney General argued that the oil giant misled shareholders about the financial risks from climate change.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Bill Cosby loses appeal of sexual assault conviction

Bill Cosby loses appeal of sexual assault conviction

Cosby is serving a sentence of 3-10 years for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand at his home outside Philadelphia in 2004.
by Bill Chappell

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Democrats, White House forge new North American trade deal

Democrats, White House forge new North American trade deal

Pelosi said the revamped U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is a significant improvement over the original North American Free Trade Agreement, crediting Democratic negotiators for winning stronger provisions on enforcing the agreement.
by The Associated Press

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Farmer suicides are on the rise; here’s how to help

Farmer suicides are on the rise; here’s how to help

A new state program is training people in the agricultural community to reach out when they see a farmer struggling. The sessions have been so popular, there’s a waiting list to get in.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Bitter cold continues, followed by a quick warm-up

Cold weather Tuesday and Wednesday will be followed by warming weather and snow for Thursday.

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Democrats unveil 2 articles of impeachment against Trump

Democrats unveil 2 articles of impeachment against Trump

House Democrats have announced two articles of impeachment charging President Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
by Amita Kelly

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Cold air dominates Tuesday weather

Bundle up as you head out Tuesday morning. It’s our coldest day so far this season.
by Nicole Mitchell

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MPR News Update

December 10. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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North Dakota county votes to take limited number of refugees

North Dakota county votes to take limited number of refugees

Burleigh County on Monday voted to accept no more than 25 refugees next year, after initially signaling it would be the first to ban them since President Trump ordered that states and counties should have the power to do so.
by The Associated Press

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Chart: Democratic governors make a big comeback under Trump

Chart: Democratic governors make a big comeback under Trump

With Kentucky's gubernatorial inauguration on Tuesday, Democrats are nearing parity with the GOP after a historic low point in 2016. That could have a big impact on redistricting and other key issues.
by Jessica Taylor

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Agency marks a century helping Minnesota’s new immigrants

Agency marks a century helping Minnesota’s new immigrants

The International Institute of Minnesota has helped thousands of new immigrants resettle, learn English and train for jobs. As it celebrates 100 years this week, its leaders are working to navigate the agency through unprecedented changes in federal immigration policy.
by Riham Feshir

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In cabin country, rental property could get new tax treatment

In cabin country, rental property could get new tax treatment

Under guidance from the state, Minnesota county assessors are evaluating whether to treat some cabin or vacation properties as commercial for tax purposes, which could boost bills. It’s an issue zooming toward the Legislature for another look.
by Brian Bakst

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Democrats poised to unveil 2 impeachment articles vs. Trump

Democrats poised to unveil 2 impeachment articles vs. Trump

House Democrats are poised to unveil two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. That's according to two sources familiar with the discussions but unauthorized to discuss the proceedings and granted anonymity.
by The Associated Press

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Snow done; subzero cold next

Snow done; subzero cold next

The first blast of subzero temperatures arrives for much of Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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