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Stories from January 29, 2020

Snowy dusting Friday morning; weekend thaw ahead

A weak low-pressure system brings light snow Friday morning. Temperatures could hit 40 degrees in parts of southern Minnesota this weekend.
by Paul Huttner

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Minneapolis activists call on Klobuchar to drop presidential bid

Minneapolis activists call on Klobuchar to drop presidential bid

Citing new questions about the conviction of a then-teenager in a 2003 murder case, members of civil rights and social justice groups called on Sen. Amy Klobuchar to end her presidential campaign.
by Brandt Williams

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In sermon, Minnesota pastor calls Muslims a 'threat'

In a homily earlier this month, the Rev. Nick VanDenBroeke called Islam "the greatest threat to Christianity and America" and said that Catholics should oppose Muslim immigration. The pastor apologized, saying his comments were “not fully reflective of the Catholic Church’s teaching on Islam.”
by The Associated Press

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A $41,212 surgery bill compounded a patient's appendicitis pain

A $41,212 surgery bill compounded a patient's appendicitis pain

A young man averted disaster after a friend took him to the nearest hospital just before his appendix burst. But more than a year later, he's still facing a huge bill for his out-of-network surgery.
by Julie Appleby

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Teaching teachers how to teach reading

The evidence is conclusive on the best ways to teach children how to read, but those methods often don’t find their way into classrooms
by Jim Bickal and Angela Davis

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Tangle over voter data splits Republican lawmakers

Tangle over voter data splits Republican lawmakers

A group of House Republicans said Wednesday they want to block collection of primary voters’ party preferences. A top Senate Republican rejects the proposal as too late.
by Brian Bakst

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What Trump's new North American trade deal actually does

When President Trump signed a revamped trade agreement with Mexico and Canada into law Wednesday, he kept a campaign pledge to improve upon a deal that he had long condemned. Here are some questions and answers about the new deal.
by The Associated Press

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Trump: New trade deal with Canada, Mexico to boost U.S. growth

Trump: New trade deal with Canada, Mexico to boost U.S. growth

President Trump on Wednesday signed into law a major rewrite of the rules of trade with Canada and Mexico that he said replaces the “nightmare" of a Clinton-era agreement and will keep jobs, wealth and growth in America.
by The Associated Press

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'Election meltdown is a real possibility' in 2020 presidential race, author warns

'Election meltdown is a real possibility' in 2020 presidential race, author warns

Law professor Richard Hasen is sounding the alarm about Russian hacks, voter suppression and other threats to the 2020 election. "There's lots of ways that things could go south," he says.
by Terry Gross

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Intelligence Squared debate: Has Europe declared war on American tech companies?

Intelligence Squared debate: Has Europe declared war on American tech companies?

Is Brussels waging war against Silicon Valley? Or will these regulations restore faith in American tech companies, ultimately benefiting all?

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MPR News Update

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Polk County removed a Somali mother’s kids. Somalis are asking why.

Polk County removed a Somali mother’s kids. Somalis are asking why.

Somalis in Minnesota and the world are watching the case of an East Grand Forks mother whose children were removed by child protective services. Somali community members believe she’s being treated unfairly, but the facts are not black and white.
by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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Yes, it's been the cloudiest January in recent history

Clouds continue the next few days, with a chance for widespread light snow Thursday into Friday. By the weekend, temperatures soar and a little more sunshine returns.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Poliça back in action, releasing new album after singer’s accident

Poliça’s new album, “When We Stay Alive,” comes out on Friday. It’s the band’s first since singer Channy Leaneagh fell last winter while trying to clear ice dams from the roof of her home in Minneapolis.
by Cathy Wurzer and MPR News Staff

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Virus cases in China top SARS as evacuations begin

Virus cases in China top SARS as evacuations begin

The number of confirmed cases jumped to 5,974, surpassing the 5,327 in mainland China during the SARS outbreak in 2002-2003. The death toll rose to 132, which is still lower than the 348 people who were killed in China by SARS.
by The Associated Press

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Stepfather of slain girl fears teen was wrongfully convicted

Stepfather of slain girl fears teen was wrongfully convicted

"If that man hasn't done nothing, then he doesn't need to be in there at all," said Leonard Winborn, adding that he's worried Tyesha Edwards’ death may have been used by Sen. Amy Klobuchar and others for political capital.
by Robin McDowell and Margie Mason

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UW-Madison veterinary school featured in Super Bowl ad

The University of Wisconsin's School of Veterinary Medicine will be featured in a Super Bowl commercial which highlights a dog with cancer.
by The Associated Press

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Watch: Winona stars in Winona Ryder's Super Bowl ad

Watch: Winona stars in Winona Ryder's Super Bowl ad

The actress returned to her birthplace earlier this month to film the spot, which finds her building her own website with photos of Winona — the city, not her, because that would be a little weird.
by Nancy Yang

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Yet another cloudy forecast for Wednesday

Our trend of a stagnant air mass bringing low clouds, fog and even some flurries continues Wednesday. Temperatures start to rise slightly ahead of a big weekend warmup.
by Nicole Mitchell

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MPR News Update

January 29. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Hall of Fame DE Chris Doleman dies at age 58

Hall of Fame DE Chris Doleman dies at age 58

There was no word on the timing of Doleman's death, but he had surgery in January 2018 to remove a brain tumor and Pro Football Hall of Fame president and CEO David Baker said he passed away "after a prolonged and courageous battle against cancer."
by The Associated Press

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1 simple step could help election security. Governments aren't doing it

1 simple step could help election security. Governments aren't doing it

Local governments could perform a simple upgrade to make it clear to voters that they are reading from a legitimate source. But on the whole, they aren't doing it.
by Miles Parks

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A trial without witnesses? Senate proceedings yield few clues

A trial without witnesses? Senate proceedings yield few clues

Senators began asking questions in the impeachment trial Wednesday. Meanwhile, the NSC told John Bolton, whom Democrats want to testify, that his forthcoming book had classified material.
by Bobby Allyn

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Most MN teacher prep programs expose educators to science of reading

Most MN teacher prep programs expose educators to science of reading

A new study gives Minnesota's teacher prep programs a high grade for how well they expose teachers to the science of reading. But researchers say more work is needed to raise Minnesota’s reading scores.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Wednesday AM Update: A high of 40 is in our future

Plus invasive species’ effect on walleye and what could happen if Obamacare is overturned.
by Cody Nelson

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Deaths rise to 132 in China outbreak as foreigners leave

Deaths rise to 132 in China outbreak as foreigners leave

Countries began evacuating their citizens from the Chinese city hardest-hit by an outbreak of a new virus that has killed 132 people and infected more than 6,000 on the mainland and abroad. China's latest figures add 26 to the number of deaths, while its 5,974 cases are a rise of 1,459 from the previous day.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. expands traveler screenings to 15 more entry points, including MSP

U.S. expands traveler screenings to 15 more entry points, including MSP

So far there are five confirmed cases of the virus in the U.S. and no sign they have spread the illness to those around them. But as a precaution, the U.S. is beefing up its checks on returning international travelers beyond the five airports initially announced, to encompass 20 entry points, including the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
by The Associated Press

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