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What you need to know about Trump's plan to deport Hmong, Lao immigrants

What you need to know about Trump's plan to deport Hmong, Lao immigrants

The Trump administration is in talks with the government of Laos to allow for the deportation of Lao and Hmong immigrants with criminal records from the United States, federal State Department officials confirmed Monday.
by Riham Feshir

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No additional coronavirus case reported in Wisconsin; beware of scammers, officials say

No additional coronavirus case reported in Wisconsin; beware of scammers, officials say

Wisconsin health officials said they have investigated more than a dozen suspected cases of coronavirus, but still have confirmed only one. Officials also warned of scammers who are trying to obtain personal information by sending fake emails about the outbreak.
by Tim Nelson

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What fictional pandemics can teach us about real-world survival

What fictional pandemics can teach us about real-world survival

People have been telling stories about pandemics for thousands of years — once, they were tales of divine retribution, but today they're often rooted in current events like the coronavirus outbreak.
by Neda Ulaby

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Revolution or realism? New Hampshire tests Democrats' call for change

Revolution or realism? New Hampshire tests Democrats' call for change

The political world is looking to New Hampshire for answers in a primary election that hinges, above all, on change. It's a question shaped by ideology and perceptions of electability as much as generation.
by The Associated Press

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Author Michael Pollan explains caffeine cravings (and why you don't have to quit)

Author Michael Pollan explains caffeine cravings (and why you don't have to quit)

When Pollan decided to write about caffeine, he gave it up — cold turkey. "I just couldn't focus," he says. "I was irritable. I lost confidence." Caffeine reshapes the brain in surprising ways.
by Terry Gross

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Richfield, Edina officers not charged in shooting death of Brian Quinones

Richfield, Edina officers not charged in shooting death of Brian Quinones

Five police officers from Richfield and Edina will not face any criminal charges in the shooting death last September. Newly released squad vehicle footage shows Quinones holding a pointed object, as an officer shouts at him to drop a knife.
by Brandt Williams

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Music has charms to soothe the anxious pet

Music has charms to soothe the anxious pet

Research shows that certain music can calm pets with anxiety issues, separation anxiety and noise phobias.
by Heather McElhatton

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New 'smart mound' can help analyze pitchers' efficiency

New 'smart mound' can help analyze pitchers' efficiency

The Minnesota Twins will be working with a new piece of smart technology at spring training this year. The high-tech pitching mound is really more of a heavily instrumented ramp built to simulate a mound and it measures the ground forces involved in throwing a pitch.
by The Associated Press

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A hidden problem: youth homelessness

It’s estimated that more than 8,000 students in Minnesota’s schools are homeless. For many it’s not obvious that they are homeless, because they are able to stay with friends or family temporarily. But the impact of not knowing where they will sleep each night is severe. This hour we discuss the factors that often lead a young person to become homeless and what can be done to help.
by Jim Bickal and Karen Zamora

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Mental health on campus

Mental health on campus

College should be a time of opportunity. But opportunity goes hand-in-hand with stress, and that can pose serious challenges for mental wellness. Join us as we explore what students are thinking about when it comes to mental health.
by Kerri Miller, Marcheta Fornoff and Breann Schossow

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Amazon wants Trump to testify about military contract awarded to Microsoft

Amazon wants Trump to testify about military contract awarded to Microsoft

Amazon accuses the president of interfering in the process over a personal rift with CEO Jeff Bezos. Microsoft won the Pentagon's $10 billion JEDI cloud computing contract after months of controversy.
by Alina Selyukh

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How different generations think about climate change

How different generations think about climate change

Research shows that younger people aren’t as polarized on climate change as their elders are. We turn to two guests to understand how different generations are looking at climate change policy today.
by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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Minnesota to pitch anglers on going lead-free for loons

Minnesota to pitch anglers on going lead-free for loons

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is planning to launch a new program to encourage anglers to voluntarily switch to lead-free fishing tackle as a way to help save the common loon. Lead poisoning is a leading cause of death for Minnesota loons.
by Kirsti Marohn

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U.S. says Chinese military stole 145 million Americans' data

U.S. says Chinese military stole 145 million Americans' data

Four Chinese have been formally charged, though they are unlikely to ever face trial. The four are accused of breaking into the computer networks of the Equifax credit reporting agency and stealing the personal information of more than 145 million Americans.
by The Associated Press

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Dangerous cold returns midweek

Dangerous cold returns midweek

Light snow and flurries move across Minnesota Monday, with temperatures that remain slightly above average. Arctic air will move into the state on Wednesday, bringing the entire state below zero by Thursday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Monday brings fog and light snow

Monday is starting off with areas of fog, before light snow moves across the state.
by Nicole Mitchell

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MPR News Update

February 10. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Trump's $4.8 trillion budget proposal revisits rejected cuts

Trump's $4.8 trillion budget proposal revisits rejected cuts

President Trump has unveiled a $4.8 trillion election year budget plan that recycles previously rejected cuts to domestic programs to promise a balanced budget in 15 years. That's while boosting the military and leaving Social Security and Medicare benefits untouched.
by The Associated Press

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Three congregations, three languages, one church service

Three congregations, three languages, one church service

Voices of singing congregants lifted and echoed through the sanctuary at St. Paul's Mounds Park United Methodist Church on a recent Sunday. But on this day, for this service, with this hymn, there was something different.
by Emily Bright

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Planning, training, challenge and hope: Passing the family farm to the next generation

Planning, training, challenge and hope: Passing the family farm to the next generation

As Minnesota farmers get older — their average age is now 58 — many are thinking about what's next for the family farm. A challenging ag economy in recent years makes passing the farm on to the next generation more difficult.
by Dan Gunderson

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New Hampshire primary 2020: Sanders projected to win, Buttigieg second

New Hampshire primary 2020: Sanders projected to win, Buttigieg second

Sen. Bernie Sanders is projected to win the New Hampshire Democratic primary, according to The Associated Press. Sanders was ahead throughout the night, but faced a close contest from Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Ind. Follow NPR's live coverage and analysis.
by NPR Staff

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Intelligence Squared debate: It's time to expand nuclear power

Intelligence Squared debate: It's time to expand nuclear power

An Intelligence Squared U.S. debate. Four experts debate the motion: “It’s time to expand nuclear power.”

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Making Oscar history, 'Parasite' wins best picture

Making Oscar history, 'Parasite' wins best picture

Bong Joon Ho’s masterfully devious class satire took Hollywood’s top prize at the Oscars on Sunday night, along with awards for best director, best international film and best original screenplay.
by The Associated Press

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MPR News PM Update for Feb. 9, 2020

MPR News PM Update for Feb. 9, 2020

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Source: Dodgers, Twins agree on Maeda-Graterol deal

Source: Dodgers, Twins agree on Maeda-Graterol deal

The Minnesota Twins agreed Sunday to send bullpen prospect Brusdar Graterol to the Los Angeles Dodgers for starting pitcher Kenta Maeda, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal, five days after the initial trade with the Boston Red Sox was held up.
by The Associated Press

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