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Stories from December 27, 2019

Man who killed 3 in Wisconsin crash wants to withdraw plea

A Russian immigrant wants to withdraw his guilty plea to killing three people in a wrong-way crash on a western Wisconsin interstate two years ago. Thirty-eight-year-old Serghei Kundilovski was sentenced last year to 75 years in prison.
by The Associated Press

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DJ Imus, made and betrayed by his mouth, dead at 79

DJ Imus, made and betrayed by his mouth, dead at 79

Disc jockey Don Imus, whose career was made and then undone by his acid tongue during a decades-long rise to radio stardom and an abrupt public plunge after a nationally broadcast racial slur, has died. He was 79.
by The Associated Press

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'Feeling like we belong': U.S. adoptees return to South Korea to trace their roots

'Feeling like we belong': U.S. adoptees return to South Korea to trace their roots

South Korea was once the largest source of children for international adoptions. Now some adoptees are building ties with birth family members. Critics say South Korean adoption laws need improvement.
by Anthony Kuhn

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MPR News Afternoon Update

December 27. Hosted by John Wanamaker.

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Death toll rises in wake of Philippines typhoon; at least 28 dead

Death toll rises in wake of Philippines typhoon; at least 28 dead

As tens of thousands of people struggle to rebuild their homes and lives in the Philippines, officials say the number of casualties is expected to rise.
by Vanessa Romo

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Lizzo named The Associated Press' Entertainer of the Year

Lizzo named The Associated Press' Entertainer of the Year

Voted by entertainment staffers of the news cooperative, Lizzo dominated the pop, R&B and rap charts in 2019 with songs like “Truth Hurts" and “Good As Hell."
by The Associated Press

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'It changed our lives': Banished Native women fight tribal leaders in federal court

'It changed our lives': Banished Native women fight tribal leaders in federal court

Banishment in Indian Country is usually used for violent offenders only. But in Utah, some tribal members are suing in federal court after being banished for what they say are political reasons.
by Nate Hegyi

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A Twin Cities native hopes to climb her way to top of Olympic podium in 2020

A Twin Cities native hopes to climb her way to top of Olympic podium in 2020

Kyra Condie will be one of two women to represent the United States in the first-ever sport climbing competition as part of the Summer Games next year. Almost a decade after being told she may never climb again due to a health condition, Condie qualified for the Olympics earlier this month.
by Steven John and Kyle Shiely

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The year in pop music

2019 was an interesting year in pop music. The Current’s Sean McPherson joins Angela Davis live to talk about the legacy of the year as it comes to a close. They talk about the big songs, the emerging artists, the artists who made significant comebacks and trends in music. Sean’s colleagues Jill Riley and Jade also offer their thoughts.
by Jim Bickal, Sean McPherson and Angela Davis

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Trump vs. toilets (and showers, dishwashers and light bulbs)

Trump vs. toilets (and showers, dishwashers and light bulbs)

There is both policy and politics behind President Trump's unusual applause lines about about his frustrations with the way low-flow toilets flush.
by Tamara Keith

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Security firm at last year's Super Bowl to pay $10,000 fine

Security firm at last year's Super Bowl to pay $10,000 fine

A private security firm that was banned from working Super Bowl related events in Minneapolis last year over qualifications of its workers has agreed to pay a $10,000 penalty to the state.

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Disney characters say tourists inappropriately touched them

Disney characters say tourists inappropriately touched them

Walt Disney World employees who portray Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck each filed police reports this month claiming they were inappropriately touched by tourists, including one man from Minnesota.
by The Associated Press

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People can't even agree on when the decade ends

People can't even agree on when the decade ends

In these binary times, it might not surprise anyone that people can't even agree on when one period of time ends and another begins.
by Bill Chappell

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Rain, snow and ice: Major winter storm to hit Minnesota this weekend

Rain, snow and ice: Major winter storm to hit Minnesota this weekend

Temperatures will play a major role in the storm, because as the freezing line cuts across Minnesota, it will determine whether you see snow, ice or rain. But no matter where you live, you are assured of this: travel will be slow and messy.
by Nicole Mitchell

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MPR News Update

December 27. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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12 killed, dozens hurt after plane crashes in Kazakhstan

12 killed, dozens hurt after plane crashes in Kazakhstan

The cause of the crash was unclear, but authorities were looking at whether pilot error or technical failure were factors, Kazakhstan's deputy prime minister Roman Sklyar said.
by The Associated Press

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Man fatally shot in St. Paul

The victim was found in the parking lot of a commercial area on the city’s West Side. Authorities believe the shooting could be connected to another incident in which a female was injured when she either fell or was pushed from a van.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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A hateful attack led to an unexpected forever friendship

A hateful attack led to an unexpected forever friendship

After a Somali American woman was attacked for speaking Swahili at a Coon Rapids restaurant, the attacker's sister reached out to see if she was OK. The two women recently returned to StoryCorps to talk about their bond.
by Emma Bowman, Jud Esty-Kendall and Emily Martinez

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Among those forced from homes by Drake fire: Schoolchildren

Among those forced from homes by Drake fire: Schoolchildren

The Minneapolis schools estimate 50 students are among the people displaced by the hotel fire. To educators, their plight is only too familiar.
by Marianne Combs

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Indie booksellers create community to survive the age of Amazon

Indie booksellers create community to survive the age of Amazon

The holiday season is the busiest time of year for many retailers, including the country's 2,500 independent bookstores, which, despite Amazon's growing dominance, are flourishing.
by Dan Kraker

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'Switched On Pop' podcast turns accessible music analysis into a new book

'Switched On Pop' podcast turns accessible music analysis into a new book

The popular podcast examines the craft of pop music with an accessible academic lens. Now, the hosts have authored a book that covers episodes on Taylor Swift, Carly Rae Jepsen and Drake.
by Ari Shapiro and Dave Blanchard

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A tall woman with a strong gaze is standing by the shores of Lake Victoria. It's a busy morning. Boats are coming in full of fish: Nile perch, catfish, tiny silvery fish called omena — aka the Lake Victoria sardine.

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