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Stories from December 28, 2019

Minnesota boy overcome by silo fumes dies

An 11-year-old boy who was overcome by fumes at a western Minnesota grain silo has died, becoming the third victim to die from the farm accident that also claimed the lives of his father and uncle, authorities said.
by The Associated Press

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Klobuchar's Iowa tour: Bragging point and caucus strategy

Klobuchar's Iowa tour: Bragging point and caucus strategy

Sen. Amy Klobuchar is hoping to capitalize on Iowa caucus rules that can reward candidates who leave Democratic-heavy areas and large rallies to meet smaller groups in less-populated counties.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. astronaut sets record for longest spaceflight by a woman

U.S. astronaut sets record for longest spaceflight by a woman

A U.S. astronaut set a record Saturday for the longest single spaceflight by a woman, breaking the old mark of 288 days with about two months left in her mission.
by The Associated Press

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MPR News PM Update for Dec. 28, 2019

MPR News PM Update for Dec. 28, 2019

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For these '3 Dots,' 100 years of friendship, fellowship and fun

For these '3 Dots,' 100 years of friendship, fellowship and fun

In Auburn, Maine, three best friends — Dorothy, Dorothy and Dorothy — celebrate their 100th birthdays and reminisce about their long friendship.
by Susan Sharon

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Wintry mix and icy roads; heaviest weekend snows to the west and north

Wintry mix and icy roads; heaviest weekend snows to the west and north

Saturday morning freezing rain contributed to numerous accidents in the Twin Cities metro area. Roads, sidewalks and driveways will remain icy into early afternoon. The latest on our weekend storm, including who in Minnesota can expect the highest snow totals.
by Ron Trenda

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Truck bomb in Somalia's capital kills at least 79 people

Truck bomb in Somalia's capital kills at least 79 people

A truck bomb exploded at a busy security checkpoint in Somalia's capital Saturday morning, killing at least 79 people including many students, authorities said. It was the worst attack in Mogadishu since the devastating 2017 bombing that killed hundreds.
by The Associated Press

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MPR News Update for Dec. 28, 2019

MPR News Update for Dec. 28, 2019

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Freezing rain creates havoc for some, icy wonderland for others in Minnesota

Freezing rain creates havoc for some, icy wonderland for others in Minnesota

Freezing rain turned freeways and sidewalks into skating rinks across the Twin Cities and much of southern Minnesota early Saturday, leading to hundreds of crashes. The coating of ice also created a slippery wonderland for some Twin Cities residents who skated down city streets and sidewalks.
by Jon Collins and Andrew Krueger

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Icy roads and sidewalks Saturday morning; winter storm spreads across Minnesota today

Icy roads and sidewalks Saturday morning; winter storm spreads across Minnesota today

Roads, sidewalks and driveways are icy this morning in the Twin Cities metro area and parts of central and southern Minnesota due to a wintry mix, including freezing rain. Details on what to expect the rest of the weekend.
by Ron Trenda

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