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Stories from February 14, 2020

LGBTQ activists, Gov. Walz demand 'conversion therapy' ban

LGBTQ activists, Gov. Walz demand 'conversion therapy' ban

LGBTQ activists joined by Gov. Tim Walz have rallied at the State Capitol to demand that the Republican-controlled Minnesota Senate pass a ban on “conversion therapy” for minors.
by The Associated Press

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In Nevada, Klobuchar's shifts on immigration under scrutiny

In Nevada, Klobuchar's shifts on immigration under scrutiny

Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar says she no longer believes English should be the national language of the U.S. The Minnesota senator is disavowing a vote she took more than a decade ago as she tries to build support in Nevada.
by The Associated Press

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Hmong rappers get their chance to shine in YouTube competition

Hmong rappers get their chance to shine in YouTube competition

No matter who comes out on top, rappers say the competition is already paying off for artists in the small but growing Hmong hip-hop community hustling to get their music heard.
by Jeffrey Bissoy

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MPR News PM Update

Hosted by Steven John

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Policast: Politics Friday with DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and GOP Sen. John Jasinski

On this edition of Politics Friday, host Mike Mulcahy speaks with House Speaker Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Jasinski on what they hope to get done this session. Plus, MPR reporters Brian Bakst give us an update on Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s campaign for President.
by Mike Mulcahy

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State commissioner: Prevent nightmare scenario of kids missing Disney by getting Real ID

State commissioner: Prevent nightmare scenario of kids missing Disney by getting Real ID

Department of Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington said only about 12 percent of Minnesota license holders have the new IDs that will get them through airport security checkpoints starting in October.
by Brian Bakst

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Legislative leaders on the session ahead

The 2020 legislative session is less than a week old. Much of the attention this session will be on public construction projects and what to do with the projected $1.3 billion dollar budget surplus. On this edition of Politics Friday, host Mike Mulcahy speaks with House Speaker Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Jasinski on what they hope to get done this session. Plus, MPR reporters Brian Bakst give us an update on Senator Amy Klobuchar’s campaign for President.
by Jim Bickal, Mike Mulcahy and Karen Zamora

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Steve Inskeep on ‘Imperfect Union’

Steve Inskeep on ‘Imperfect Union’

The NPR host’s new biography of Jessie and John Fremont details why one of America’s original power couples is still relevant to national politics today.
by Kerri Miller

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Former FBI official Andrew McCabe won't face charges

Former FBI official Andrew McCabe won't face charges

McCabe, the former FBI deputy director, had been under investigation over whether he lied about a media leak.
by Brian Naylor

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MPR News Update

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Weekend forecast: Mildest temps on Saturday; light snow in parts of Minnesota

This is great timing. The arctic chill is leaving us, and temperatures will be a bit milder than normal on Saturday. Some areas have a chance of light snow on Saturday too. Details on that, plus your Sunday forecast and an update on our Minnesota snow cover.
by Ron Trenda

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Minnesota Wild fire coach Bruce Boudreau

Minnesota Wild fire coach Bruce Boudreau

The team announced the news Friday morning. The move comes after the Wild blew a two-goal lead Thursday night and lost in a shootout to the visiting New York Rangers.
by The Associated Press and Andrew Krueger

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UMD agrees to sell longtime community radio station KUMD

UMD agrees to sell longtime community radio station KUMD

A Duluth-based public television station has agreed to purchase KUMD, the public radio station the University of Minnesota-Duluth has owned and operated for 63 years.
by Dan Kraker

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Holiday weekend brings warmer weather and a chance for snow

After another brutally cold start Friday, temperatures are now on a warming trend that will continue into Saturday. Statewide snow is possible Monday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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MPR News AM Update

Hosted by Cathy Wurzer

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Winter veggie gardens bloom in Minnesota as home greenhouse options grow

Winter veggie gardens bloom in Minnesota as home greenhouse options grow

New energy-efficient structures are enabling homeowners and small farmers to grow veggies year-round. “There isn't a whole lot you can't grow,” says the founder of GroShed — even when it's 30 below zero, the days are short or the sun is weak.
by Martin Moylan

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High winds warm Minnesota Friday

Friday is starting off bitterly cold again, but strong southerly winds will bring a significant warm-up through the day.
by Nicole Mitchell

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A simple message for single moms on Valentine's Day: You are not alone.

A simple message for single moms on Valentine's Day: You are not alone.

This weekend, Twin Cities resident Audrey Williams is expecting more than 50 women for her annual Valentine’s Day party. Not just any women, but 50 single mothers — no kids allowed.
by Cathy Wurzer

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In long-running dispute over water and land in Pineland Sands, a farmer is caught in the middle

In long-running dispute over water and land in Pineland Sands, a farmer is caught in the middle

Cattle rancher Tim Nolte's plan to expand his farm has gotten caught up in a yearslong debate over the effects of changing land use on the water of the Pineland Sands region, which covers four counties in north-central Minnesota.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Video: Love at the roller rink

Video: Love at the roller rink

A few nights a week, a close-knit group of people gather at the Roller Garden in St. Louis Park. They say they're like family — and thanks to the rink, some actually are. It's been the backdrop to more than a few romances over the years. And this Valentine's Day, we thought we'd share the love story of two couples.
by Christine T. Nguyen and Megan Burks

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MPR News Update

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Legislators say Minnesota should stop marriages under 18

Legislators say Minnesota should stop marriages under 18

A group of DFL state legislators say they want to change Minnesota state law this year to keep anyone under 18 from marrying, even with parental consent.
by MPR News Staff

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