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Stories from December 15, 2019

Democrats seek Bolton, Mulvaney for impeachment trial

Democrats seek Bolton, Mulvaney for impeachment trial

Senate Democrats are proposing a weekslong Senate impeachment trial seeking testimony from four new witnesses including John Bolton and Mick Mulvaney over President Trump's actions toward Ukraine, according to a detailed outlined released Sunday.

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Native group retakes Minneapolis homeless camp, decries 'unacceptable' lack of shelter

Native group retakes Minneapolis homeless camp, decries 'unacceptable' lack of shelter

A group of activists reoccupied the site early Saturday in protest against what they consider a lack of progress by Minneapolis leaders in ensuring safe, stable housing for Native Americans without a place to stay.
by Cody Nelson

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Craig says she'll vote in favor of impeachment

Craig says she'll vote in favor of impeachment

"My values would require the same vote if this were a Democratic president,” Rep. Angie Craig wrote in a letter to constituents. “It is about protecting our democratic values, about right and wrong, and about upholding my oath to the Constitution and the rule of law."
by MPR News Staff

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Man fatally shot by police in Minneapolis

Man fatally shot by police in Minneapolis

Minneapolis police spokesperson John Elder said officers at the scene had body cameras that were activated at the time of the shooting. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is handling the investigation.
by Andrew Krueger

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MPR News Update for Dec. 15, 2019

MPR News Update for Dec. 15, 2019

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Searchers fail to find remaining bodies as New Zealand volcano death toll rises to 16

Searchers fail to find remaining bodies as New Zealand volcano death toll rises to 16

Last week’s volcanic eruption killed at least 16 people, many of them tourists visiting White Island. Authorities have been trying to recover two more bodies, even under the threat of another eruption.
by James Doubek and Merrit Kennedy

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College football: Minnesota State reaches national championship game

Nate Gunn ran for three touchdowns and Ryan Schlichte and JD Ekowa each threw for one as Minnesota State Mankato demolished Slippery Rock 58-15 in a Division II national semifinal game on Saturday.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota hockey legend Doug Woog dies at age 75

Minnesota hockey legend Doug Woog dies at age 75

Minnesota hockey legend Doug Woog, who was a star player for the Gophers before coaching the team for 14 seasons, died Saturday at the age of 75.
by MPR News Staff

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Peterson says he'll likely vote against impeachment

Peterson says he'll likely vote against impeachment

U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, a conservative Democrat who has not yet announced whether he'll seek a 16th term representing western Minnesota's 7th District, told the West Central Tribune that “unless they come up with something between now and Wednesday,” he intends to vote against impeachment.
by MPR News Staff and Forum News Service

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