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Stories from February 2, 2020

St. Paul firefighters rescue man trapped on cliff

St. Paul firefighters rescue man trapped on cliff

Crews from the St. Paul Fire Department’s Rescue Squad 3 were called out just after 1:30 a.m. on reports that a man was trapped on a cliff 100 feet above ground near Wabasha Street and Shepard Road.
by Emily Bright

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Sunday felt like March, now we return to February

Sunday felt like March. As we head back to work on Monday, it’ll feel like February again. We’ll look at the coming week, after a closer look at our Sunday warmth.
by Ron Trenda

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For one sunny day, Minnesotans make the most of spring in February

For one sunny day, Minnesotans make the most of spring in February

As temperatures climbed into the 40s across much of Minnesota under sunny skies on Sunday, many people got outside to go for a walk, get their car washed — or check out the melting ice sculptures in downtown St. Paul.
by Emily Bright

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Klobuchar pledges her campaign will last past Iowa

Klobuchar pledges her campaign will last past Iowa

Sen. Amy Klobuchar is making her final pitches to Iowa voters this weekend ahead of the state’s presidential caucuses Monday, touting her relatively moderate platform and saying she’s the best candidate to defeat President Trump in November.
by Cody Nelson

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Kansas City, San Francisco bring history and excitement to this year's Super Bowl

Kansas City, San Francisco bring history and excitement to this year's Super Bowl

Few Super Bowls in recent memory have appeared as competitive as the San Francisco 49ers against the Kansas City Chiefs. No wonder there's a little more buzz about this one.
by The Associated Press and NPR Staff

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A look at some key stats and numbers for the Super Bowl

A look at some key stats and numbers for the Super Bowl

After more than 4,000 plays, 1,000 points and 125 touchdowns between them, there are countless numbers that tell the story of how the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs made it to the Super Bowl.
by The Associated Press

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Man wearing fake bomb stabs 2 in London and is shot to death

Man wearing fake bomb stabs 2 in London and is shot to death

A man recently released from prison after serving time for terrorism-related offenses strapped on a fake bomb and stabbed two people on a busy London street Sunday before being shot to death by police, officials said.
by The Associated Press

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Making Super Bowl guacamole? Be careful to avoid the pits of an avocado hand injury

Making Super Bowl guacamole? Be careful to avoid the pits of an avocado hand injury

The Super Bowl is a big day for guacamole, which could also mean more ER visits. A recent study links increased avocado consumption to an increase in hand injuries.
by David Folkenflik, Melissa Gray and Sophia Alvarez Boyd

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New virus details show the challenge in controlling the outbreak

New virus details show the challenge in controlling the outbreak

It can spread person to person, even if someone is showing no symptoms. The incubation period is so long that people may not know where or when they picked it up. Details that emerged last week about the new virus from China show how challenging it could be to control this outbreak, health experts say.
by The Associated Press

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Photos: The Intergalactic Krewe Of Chewbacchus parades in New Orleans

Photos: The Intergalactic Krewe Of Chewbacchus parades in New Orleans

In New Orleans, arguably the most far-out pre-Mardi Gras parade is staged by the Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus. "Anything that you want to nerd about is welcome in the Chewbacchus parade," says one of the krewe's captains, Brooke Ethridge.
by Melissa Block

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Phil didn't see his shadow, but our groundhogs saw theirs; mild Sunday temps, but windy

Groundhogs are cute, but I wouldn’t rely on a groundhog to tell me how long winter will last. Having said that, we have your Groundhog Day details. We also have details on our mild Sunday temps and strong winds, and the changes that are coming this week.
by Ron Trenda

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MPR News Update for Feb. 2, 2020

MPR News Update for Feb. 2, 2020

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Pennsylvania groundhog declares early spring is on its way

Pennsylvania groundhog declares early spring is on its way

At sunrise on Groundhog Day, members of Punxsutawney Phil's top hat-wearing inner circle revealed the cuddly oracle's prediction — his 134th, according to the Pennsylvania Tourism Office.
by The Associated Press

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Sunday morning briefing: windy with highs in the 40s

Many of us will have a bad hair day, as winds ramp up. Highs reach the 40s, but it’ll feel a bit cooler than that.
by Ron Trenda

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Democrats focus on unity in Iowa as tensions from 2016 linger

Democrats focus on unity in Iowa as tensions from 2016 linger

Democratic presidential candidates promised voters in Iowa on Saturday they would unify the party to take on President Trump even as they kept up their criticism of each other and navigated the lingering divides from the 2016 campaign.
by The Associated Press

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