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U of M doctor battles virus misinformation online

U of M doctor battles virus misinformation online

Social media platforms including TikTok, Facebook and Twitter are acting to remove the false content, but experts expect it to continue as the virus spreads, and as uncertainty about it remains.
by The Associated Press

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MSHSL allows Waseca team to wear patch honoring officer

The Minnesota State High School League earlier rejected jerseys the players wanted to wear which were emblazoned with the words “Waseca Police” and officer Arik Matson’s badge number on the front and his last name above each player’s number on the back.

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Minnesota welfare program to offer first raises in 33 years

The maximum cash grant will increase by $100 a month for participants in the Minnesota Family Investment Program. The program provides temporary support and employment to more than 29,000 families with children per month who are experiencing poverty.
by The Associated Press

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Controversial Cottage Grove church one of many hitting restart

Controversial Cottage Grove church one of many hitting restart

Recently, The Grove United Methodist Church outside St. Paul said it “made the news for all the wrong reasons.” Pastors say the church closure has to do with mission, not age. And it’s not unusual: Closing a church to reopen another in its place is called a “restart.”

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U.S. declares emergency, new entry restrictions due to virus

U.S. declares emergency, new entry restrictions due to virus

The U.S. has declared a public health emergency because of a new virus from China. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar also announced that President Trump will temporarily bar entry to the U.S. of foreign nationals believed to be a risk of transmitting the virus.
by The Associated Press

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Regulators revisit environmental review for Line 3 pipeline

Regulators revisit environmental review for Line 3 pipeline

Most of Friday's testimony strayed well beyond the narrow official scope of the proceedings into the broader questions of whether the project should even be built.
by The Associated Press

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Trump curbs immigration for 6 nations; not a full travel ban

Trump curbs immigration for 6 nations; not a full travel ban

Department of Homeland Security officials say the six countries didn't meet security screening requirements for identification and information-sharing. The new effort restricts certain kinds of visas and the countries affected are Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Nigeria, Sudan and Tanzania.
by The Associated Press

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Gov. Tim Walz on coronavirus and his priorities ahead of the 2020 legislative session

Gov. Tim Walz on coronavirus and his priorities ahead of the 2020 legislative session

The 2020 legislative session is two weeks away. It’s not a budget year, but there are still plenty of issues. On this edition of Politics Friday, Gov. Tim Walz sat down with political editor Mike Mulcahy to talk about his priorities ahead of the 2020 legislative session. Plus, the latest on the Presidential campaign in Iowa.
by Mike Mulcahy and Karen Zamora

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A gloomy January in the rearview mirror

Retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the month in weather – including the unusual lack of sun.
by Cathy Wurzer and MPR News Staff

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As caucus day nears, Iowa voters guided by big health care changes

As caucus day nears, Iowa voters guided by big health care changes

Health care has consistently polled as the No. 1 issue for Iowa voters. As they prepare to caucus, voters weigh which candidate to support and what health care should look like in the future.
by David Greene, Ashley Westerman , Heidi Glenn and William Jones

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Winona playfully responds to Winona Ryder's Super Bowl ad

Winona playfully responds to Winona Ryder's Super Bowl ad

Tourism officials in Winona have created their own tongue-in-cheek website in response to the “Stranger Things” star’s web page. It's called WelcomeToTheRestOfWinona.com. Visitors to that site might notice that it looks a little familiar.
by Nancy Yang

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Snow lingers into early afternoon; temps ramp up this weekend

Snow will linger across much of the Twin Cities metro area into early Friday afternoon, and there are likely to be slick spots on some roads. Our weekend temperatures will be much warmer than normal, and we even have a shot at a record. We have details on all that plus an updated Minnesota snow depth map.
by Ron Trenda

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Pentagon increases U.S. injury toll from Iranian attack yet again — to 64

Pentagon increases U.S. injury toll from Iranian attack yet again — to 64

The missile strikes in Iraq earlier this month did not kill any U.S. service members. But in the weeks following, the number of troops diagnosed with traumatic brain injury has gone up repeatedly.
by Colin Dwyer

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Cube Critics See the 2020 Oscar-nominated animated shorts and "Citizen K"

Cube Critics Euan Kerr and Nancy Yang delve into the wonders of modern animation with the 2020 Oscar-nominated animated shorts and the intricacies of the last 35 years of Russian history through the lens of Alex Gibney with “Citizen K.”

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Delta, American suspend U.S-China flights amid coronavirus outbreak

Delta, American suspend U.S-China flights amid coronavirus outbreak

Delta and American became the first U.S. carriers to announce a suspension of services to the Chinese mainland because of the virus. American said its suspension begins immediately. Delta’s starts next week.
by MPR News Staff

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The weekend brings record warmth and the return of the sun

Fog and light snow are slowing parts of Minnesota Friday, but by the weekend the state sees a little more sunshine and temperatures in the 40s.
by Nicole Mitchell

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U.S. advises no travel to China, where virus deaths top 200

U.S. advises no travel to China, where virus deaths top 200

The U.S. advised against all travel to China as the number of cases of a worrying new virus spiked more than tenfold in a week, including the highest death toll in a 24-hour period reported Friday.
by The Associated Press

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Delaney, longest-running Democratic candidate, ends 2020 bid

Delaney, longest-running Democratic candidate, ends 2020 bid

"At this moment in time, this is not the purpose God has for me," Delaney said, in an interview with CNN. "We've clearly shaped the debate in a very positive way."
by The Associated Press

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Fog and light snow making for a slow Friday start

Minnesota is starting Friday off with areas of fog, freezing fog and light snow, which is making for some slick spots on the roads. Temperatures are mild ahead of a big weekend warmup.
by Nicole Mitchell

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MPR News Update

January 31. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Voters' 2nd choices could be decisive in close Iowa caucuses

Voters' 2nd choices could be decisive in close Iowa caucuses

Lower-polling candidates including Amy Klobuchar, Andrew Yang and Tom Steyer have been approached by multiple campaigns in recent days eager to form an alliance that could reshape Monday's election.
by The Associated Press

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Senate to vote on impeachment articles Wednesday

Senate to vote on impeachment articles Wednesday

Democrats had hoped to introduce witnesses but failed to get enough Republican support. The trial now moves to a final phase, which includes a vote on whether to acquit or convict the president.
by Bobby Allyn

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State regulators to hear public comments on Line 3 pipeline project once again

State regulators to hear public comments on Line 3 pipeline project once again

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved the project, which would replace an aging Enbridge Energy oil pipeline across northern Minnesota, in June 2018. But last summer, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled that the project first needed a revised environmental study in order to move forward. On Friday, the PUC will hear public comments on the new study.
by MPR News Staff

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Report: More middle-income renters burdened by housing costs

Report: More middle-income renters burdened by housing costs

According to a new report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, there's been a significant increase in middle-income renters who pay more than 30 percent of their income for housing.
by Martin Moylan

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After a life in pictures, Mia painting curator Patrick Noon retires

After a life in pictures, Mia painting curator Patrick Noon retires

After leading the Minneapolis Institute of Art's paintings department for 22 years, Patrick Noon retires Friday. He has guided the department through two building expansions and acquired some 200 paintings for the museum’s collection.
by Euan Kerr

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As Xcel moves toward coal-free, will natural gas remain part of energy mix?

As Xcel moves toward coal-free, will natural gas remain part of energy mix?

Xcel Energy is proposing to replace a coal-fired power plant in Becker with a brand-new plant that would burn natural gas to generate electricity. The company says it needs natural gas as part of its transition to carbon-free electricity. But some climate advocates say building a new fossil fuel plant is unnecessary — and may be unwise.
by Kirsti Marohn

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As Iowans near a decision, Klobuchar is ‘right there’

As Iowans near a decision, Klobuchar is ‘right there’

Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is expected to launch a final Iowa campaign blitz this weekend ahead of Monday’s caucuses. Klobuchar says her campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination is surging in Iowa, and it’s evident she is attracting more support.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Policast: Mike Mulcahy hosts Politics Friday, interviews Gov. Tim Walz

Gov. Tim Walz talks about the upcoming legislative session, coronavirus and whether DFLers and Republicans can make a compromise on insulin. We also hear from reporters Brian Bakst and Mark Zdechlik, who are on the ground in Iowa ahead of that state's caucuses.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Brexit Day: What to know when the UK leaves the EU

Brexit Day: What to know when the UK leaves the EU

On Friday night, Britain will end its more than 40-year membership in the European Union. Here are some of the ways Brexit is expected to play out.
by Frank Langfitt

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Judge finds Nobles County's policy on ICE holds violated law

Thursday's ruling comes in a class-action lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota. The ACLU argued that the sheriff's office routinely violated the rights of jail inmates by transferring them from local to federal custody at the request of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
by The Associated Press and Riham Feshir

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