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Stories from February 1, 2020

Minnesota Senate DFLers pick new leader

Minnesota Senate DFLers pick new leader

On Saturday the Senate DFL caucus selected Sen. Susan Kent of Woodbury to serve as minority leader, replacing Sen. Tom Bakk of Cook. Kent is the first woman to lead the caucus.
by Tim Nelson

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Emails show fallout from Trump's claims about Hurricane Dorian

Emails show fallout from Trump's claims about Hurricane Dorian

A flurry of newly released emails from scientists and top officials at the federal agency responsible for weather forecasting clearly illustrate the consternation and outright alarm caused by President Trump’s false claim that Hurricane Dorian could hit Alabama.
by The Associated Press

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8th case of coronavirus confirmed in the U.S. amid skyrocketing outbreak

8th case of coronavirus confirmed in the U.S. amid skyrocketing outbreak

State health officials in Massachusetts confirmed the latest case of the fast-spreading respiratory virus in a Boston man returning from Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the outbreak.
by Amy Held

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Finnish tradition endures at annual Laskiainen festival in northern Minnesota

Finnish tradition endures at annual Laskiainen festival in northern Minnesota

Crowds are lining up this weekend to take their turn sliding down a pair of icy tracks onto a northern Minnesota lake. It's the 83rd annual Laskiainen festival held at Loon Lake in Palo, about 40 miles north of Duluth.
by Andrew Krueger

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As regulations roll back, could clean water protection business dry up?

As regulations roll back, could clean water protection business dry up?

The Trump administration is stripping clean water protections put in place by President Obama, and some in the industry worry that the regulatory changes will threaten their business.
by Nick Mott

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Coincidence distracts from the creeps in 'The Other People'

Coincidence distracts from the creeps in 'The Other People'

C.J. Tudor's latest follows a man obsessed with proving his young daughter — supposedly killed in an accident — is still alive. It's atmospheric, but slightly shakier than Tudor's past books.
by Bethanne Patrick

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WHO says to prepare for local virus outbreaks; China slams U.S. measures

WHO says to prepare for local virus outbreaks; China slams U.S. measures

China’s death toll from a new virus rose to 259 on Saturday and a World Health Organization official said other governments need to prepare for “domestic outbreak control” if the disease spreads in their countries.
by The Associated Press

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Cloud/sun mix and a warming trend this weekend; shot at a record on Sunday

That strange bright object that was sighted Saturday morning was the rising sun. Our weekend forecast includes a warming trend. Details on that, plus a dip in temps this coming week.
by Ron Trenda

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MPR News Update for Feb. 1, 2020

MPR News Update for Feb. 1, 2020

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Iowa Dems train to fight caucus disinformation

Iowa Dems train to fight caucus disinformation

The party says it made changes in light of 2016’s messy caucuses, and in response to concerns about disinformation and outside influences.
by Cody Nelson

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Impeachment trial heads toward finish line after witness vote fails

Impeachment trial heads toward finish line after witness vote fails

The key vote of the trial occurred Friday, when the Senate voted not to include new witness testimony as part of the impeachment trial of President Trump.
by Miles Parks

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MPR News Update

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Minnesota Democrats descend on Iowa for final push ahead of Monday's caucuses

Minnesota Democrats descend on Iowa for final push ahead of Monday's caucuses

Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s presidential fortunes are on the line Monday, drawing her Minnesota supporters to Iowa to help out. But backers of other candidates are making the trek south, too.
by Brian Bakst

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Jury foreman regrets convicting teen in girl's 2002 death

Jury foreman regrets convicting teen in girl's 2002 death

The foreman of the jury that sent a Minnesota teen away for life in the 2002 death of an 11-year-old girl says he regrets voting to convict. Meanwhile, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who led the Hennepin County Attorney’s office at the time of the girl’s death, was asked about the case while campaigning for the Democratic presidential nomination in New Hampshire.
by The Associated Press

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