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Stories from February 22, 2020

Mild Sunday temps; far northern Minn. may see some flakes

Mild Sunday temps; far northern Minn. may see some flakes

Saturday felt like March. Can we do it again on Sunday? We have the answer to that question and a look ahead to the coming week.
by Ron Trenda

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Coronavirus cases triple in South Korea; WHO keeps eye on Africa, Iran

Coronavirus cases triple in South Korea; WHO keeps eye on Africa, Iran

The tally of new cases is declining in China, the heart of the outbreak. But rising numbers beyond its borders have officials worried, including for regions that have scarcely seen the virus so far.
by Colin Dwyer

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South Sudan forges unity government, renewing fragile hope for peace

South Sudan forges unity government, renewing fragile hope for peace

President Salva Kiir swore in his rival, rebel leader Riek Machar, as vice president on Saturday. The landmark deal could spell an end to years of violence, but it's not their first attempt.
by Colin Dwyer

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One dead in plane crash in Hennepin County

The sheriff's office said the plane crash was reported just after 11 a.m. in Crow-Hassan Park Reserve near Rogers.
by MPR News Staff

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Crews extinguish stubborn fire at Northern Metal in Becker

Crews extinguish stubborn fire at Northern Metal in Becker

Officials in Becker, Minn., said Saturday that the stubborn fire at the Northern Metal Recycling facility has finally been extinguished.
by MPR News Staff

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In Lake Placid and across the country, a miracle from 40 years ago still inspires

In Lake Placid and across the country, a miracle from 40 years ago still inspires

Saturday marks exactly four decades since perhaps the greatest sports result in the history of this country, perhaps the greatest upset in the history of sports anywhere, when a bunch of American kids beat the best hockey team in the world.
by The Associated Press

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Trump signals he's prepared to give farmers more federal aid

Trump signals he's prepared to give farmers more federal aid

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue had said that a third year of financial assistance would not be necessary since China had committed to increasing its agriculture purchases under a trade deal. But China’s economy is being rocked by the new virus.
by The Associated Press

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Six things to watch in the Nevada caucuses

Six things to watch in the Nevada caucuses

Sen. Bernie Sanders is the favorite, but will Sen. Elizabeth Warren peel away some progressives after a fiery debate performance? Former Vice President Joe Biden has a lot on the line — and a lot to prove.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Six questions before the Nevada caucuses

Six questions before the Nevada caucuses

The Nevada caucuses, the third contest in the Democratic presidential race, are Saturday. Here are six questions going into the caucuses.
by The Associated Press

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Mild weekend temperatures with areas of morning fog; snow chance far north on Sunday

Areas of morning fog will be followed by plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures. If you have weekend plans for sledding or skiing, snow depths are impressive across most of Minnesota. We have your weekend forecast update and a look at the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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'Unseen artist' Eric Tucker spent decades painting — but nobody knew

'Unseen artist' Eric Tucker spent decades painting — but nobody knew

Boxer and laborer Eric Tucker created hundreds of paintings of his hometown — and kept them secret, stashed around his house. Now, almost two years after his death, he has a museum exhibition.
by Frank Langfitt

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MPR News Update for Feb. 22, 2020

MPR News Update for Feb. 22, 2020

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Survival of the friendliest: How our close friendships help us thrive

Survival of the friendliest: How our close friendships help us thrive

On average, people have only four very close relationships, author Lydia Denworth finds, and very few people can sustain more than six. But the effect of these few core relationships extends beyond our social lives.
by Elena Renken

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Areas of early morning fog and freezing fog, then mild with plenty of sunshine

Parts of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin will have some areas of dense fog and freezing fog until around mid-morning. The rest of Saturday will feature plenty of sunshine and warmer than normal temps. Details on all that, plus the latest Minnesota snow depth map.
by Ron Trenda

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Report: Minnesota paying out $135K annually due to wolf kills

Report: Minnesota paying out $135K annually due to wolf kills

In the last decade, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture has paid out an average of $135,000 on about 110 wolf depredation claims each year.

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MPR News Evening Update

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National team activated to join St. Cloud bar fire probe

National team activated to join St. Cloud bar fire probe

The National Response Team of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has been activated to join the investigation into the cause of a fire that destroyed a historic bar in downtown St. Cloud.
by The Associated Press

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