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Stories from December 24, 2019

20th American service member killed in deadly year for U.S. in Afghanistan

20th American service member killed in deadly year for U.S. in Afghanistan

The death of an American Green Beret on Monday raised the tally of U.S. forces killed in action in Afghanistan to 20 this year, the highest since combat operations officially ended in 2014.
by David Welna

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AG suspends investigation of Michigan State over Nassar

AG suspends investigation of Michigan State over Nassar

A criminal investigation into Michigan State University's handling of the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal has been suspended and could be coming to a close.
by The Associated Press

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Hennepin County's chief public defender on leave, pending a review

Hennepin County's chief public defender on leave, pending a review

State Public Defender William Ward said Mary Moriarty was on “paid leave pending a review of issues that have been brought to the attention of members of the Board of Public Defense.”
by Brandt Williams

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Evening Update

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In the face of impeachment, Trump is unchastened

In the face of impeachment, Trump is unchastened

President Trump was impeached by the House, and he's not changing his tone. If anything, he's going all in on Trumpism, one tweet at a time.
by Tamara Keith

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Diversity big on the ballot in race for a Minnesota House seat

Diversity big on the ballot in race for a Minnesota House seat

Six of the 12 candidates in the coming District 60A special election in Minneapolis are first- or second-generation immigrants, part of a growing trend of people with new-immigrant roots seeking political power in Minnesota and the U.S.

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Balmy temps through Christmas Day; wintry mix likely north late Wednesday into Thursday

Balmy temps through Christmas Day; wintry mix likely north late Wednesday into Thursday

Balmy temperatures will continue right through Christmas Day. Some light precipitation should begin on Wednesday and leave a little snow up north by Thursday. A winter storm is possible but not at all certain for the weekend.
by Bill Endersen

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MPR News Update

by Cathy Wurzer

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Taking in ‘little treats’ on a Minnesota winter birding trip

Taking in ‘little treats’ on a Minnesota winter birding trip

Birding is perhaps the least expensive and most accessible outdoor activity in the winter. An avid birder makes the case.
by Cody Nelson

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Your stories: Recognizing acts of kindness

Your stories: Recognizing acts of kindness

We asked MPR listeners to tell us about an act of kindness they experienced this year.
by Emily Bright

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For Minnesota governors, almost every day is like Christmas

For Minnesota governors, almost every day is like Christmas

Everywhere he goes, Gov. Tim Walz gets gifts: shirts, hats, sports memorabilia and other trinkets. But technically, they’re not his to keep.
by Brian Bakst

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Jonathan Winters reads 'A Christmas Carol'

Jonathan Winters reads 'A Christmas Carol'

Jonathan Winters reads the Charles Dickens classic, "A Christmas Carol."
by MPR News Staff

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Clouds and areas of fog; wintry mix north Wednesday night into Thursday?

Clouds and areas of fog; wintry mix north Wednesday night into Thursday?

We won’t be using our sunglasses the next few days, but shovels could come in handy up north on Thursday. Details on who will get rain and who will get snow this week. A look at our record-setting 2019 precipitation across much of Minnesota.
by Ron Trenda

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