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Stories from February 26, 2020

Labor and faith groups tie low wages to the housing crisis

The campaign organizers argue that officials need to ensure that developers who build affordable housing are also compensating workers fairly.
by Jon Collins

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Business leaders talk marijuana legalization, family leave and more

Business leaders talk marijuana legalization, family leave and more

With gridlock in Congress around these issues, state legislatures are creating a patchwork of laws and regulations for companies to follow. MPR’s Chris Farrell moderated a talk about three issues emerging in state legislatures around the country: employer mandates around scheduling and paid leave; "public options" for health insurance; and legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational use.
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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Police: Gunman killed 5 at at Milwaukee brewery complex

Police: Gunman killed 5 at at Milwaukee brewery complex

A gunman opened fire Wednesday at Milwaukee’s Molson Coors brewery complex, killing five people before taking his own life, police said.
by The Associated Press

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MPR News/Star Tribune poll: Here's how the poll was conducted

Here’s a closer look at who Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy talked to for a recent MPR News/Star Tribune poll focused on issues and politics leading up to the 2020 Election.
by David H. Montgomery

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Bernie Sanders to rally in St. Paul Monday

Bernie Sanders to rally in St. Paul Monday

Sen. Bernie Sanders will hold a rally in St. Paul on the eve of Minnesota’s Democratic presidential primary election.
by MPR News Staff

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Twin Cities chefs, eateries in the running for prestigious James Beard awards

Twin Cities chefs, eateries in the running for prestigious James Beard awards

The tasty list of 2020 semifinalists unveiled Wednesday boasts 11 entries from Minneapolis and St. Paul, including one for outstanding chef and another for rising star chef. The Beard Foundation will announce final nominees for its awards on March 25.
by MPR News Staff

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Delta cuts Korea flights, suspends MSP-Seoul route, as virus spreads

Delta cuts Korea flights, suspends MSP-Seoul route, as virus spreads

Delta said Wednesday it will suspend flights between Minneapolis and Seoul beginning this weekend and lasting until at least April 30. The airline will also reduce the number of flights from Korea to Atlanta, Detroit and Seattle.
by The Associated Press

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'Part of this country': At Capitol, Minnesota welcomes newest citizens

'Part of this country': At Capitol, Minnesota welcomes newest citizens

More than 50 people took their citizenship oath, part of a wave of naturalizations in the past year. A federal judge urged them to take full advantage — and vote.
by Brian Bakst

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Trump administration pressed on coronavirus preparedness

Trump administration pressed on coronavirus preparedness

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says there is "no plan" for potential outbreaks in the U.S. The White House says it has the situation "contained" and has requested emergency funding.
by Miles Parks

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Report: Minnesota prison safety problems serious, not easily fixed

Report: Minnesota prison safety problems serious, not easily fixed

While safety conditions have improved since the deaths of two corrections officers in 2018, prison violence and harassment remain difficult to assess and address, Minnesota’s legislative auditor said Wednesday.
by Tim Nelson

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The 8 key places that will explain the 2020 election

The 8 key places that will explain the 2020 election

Many of America's communities are changing, and so is how voters think about what matters most to them and whom they want their leaders to be.
by Amita Kelly

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Taiko women come together in St. Paul to beat drums, make history

Taiko women come together in St. Paul to beat drums, make history

The traditional Japanese art has been practiced for thousands of years — by men. Now, female drummers from Japan, Canada and across the United States are gathering for an all-female taiko residency.
by Marianne Combs

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Policast: New poll numbers show Minnesotans largely support refugees

On today's edition, New poll numbers show Minnesotans largely support refugees; only a matter of time before the new coronavirus shows up here
by Mike Mulcahy

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Ex-Gophers hoops star Banham set to join Minnesota Lynx

Ex-Gophers hoops star Banham set to join Minnesota Lynx

The Lynx have reached a deal for Connecticut Sun guard Rachel Banham that will bring her back to Minnesota. The Lakeville North High School graduate and University of Minnesota star was the 2016 Big Ten Player of the Year.
by MPR News Staff

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Briefly cooler, then another big thaw

Minnesota remains slightly cooler with isolated snow chances through Thursday. Then we see much milder weather again by the weekend.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Clyburn endorses Biden ahead of South Carolina primary

Clyburn endorses Biden ahead of South Carolina primary

Clyburn is a top House Democrat and one of the most influential African Americans in South Carolina politics. Biden said Clyburn had voice of "moral clarity."
by Susan Davis

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Tokyo organizers, government take offensive on virus threat

Tokyo organizers, government take offensive on virus threat

After a senior IOC member said the 2020 Games were being threatened by the spread of COVID-19, the Tokyo organizing committee CEO said "our basic thoughts are that we will go ahead with the Olympic and Paralympic Games as scheduled."
by The Associated Press

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St. Paul teachers union resets strike date to March 10

St. Paul teachers union resets strike date to March 10

Union leaders initially set the strike for March 9. Negotiators have agreed to three mediation sessions in the days leading up to the possible strike. The union wants better member pay and benefits, and more student mental health support.
by Matt Sepic and Elizabeth Shockman

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Trump appoints Pence to lead government's coronavirus response

Trump appoints Pence to lead government's coronavirus response

"We're doing really well, and Mike is going to be in charge," Trump said, noting the vice president’s experience as governor of Indiana made him adept at working with state and local health authorities
by Vanessa Romo

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Federal report says women in prison receive harsher punishments than men

Federal report says women in prison receive harsher punishments than men

Prisons often give disproportionately harsher punishments for minor offenses to women than to men, according to a new federal report that backs up the findings of an earlier NPR investigation.
by Joseph Shapiro

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Cooler but seasonable for Wednesday

Wednesday brings fairly quiet weather, with cooler temperatures and isolated spots of flurries and light snow.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Woman dead following domestic dispute in St. Paul

The woman was found in an apartment in the city’s Union Park neighborhood. Police detained a man at the scene and later booked him into the Ramsey County Jail on suspicion of murder.
by MPR News Staff

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February 26. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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With an election on the horizon, older adults get help spotting fake news

With an election on the horizon, older adults get help spotting fake news

Middle and high schools have been adding courses about how to spot fake news. Older adults also struggle to sort disinformation online, but there are fewer resources tackling the problem.
by Sam Gringlas

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'Apartment' will stay with you, long after you shut the door

'Apartment' will stay with you, long after you shut the door

Teddy Wayne's new novel is a portrait of loneliness and male insecurity set against the backdrop of academia in the mid-1990s — and a precious, rent-stabilized apartment in Manhattan.
by Heller McAlpin

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Debate takeaways: Bernie bruised but not broken

Debate takeaways: Bernie bruised but not broken

Everyone ganged up on Bernie Sanders during the latest Democratic presidential debate. But Mike Bloomberg didn't get away unscathed. Elizabeth Warren struggled to differentiate herself from Sanders. And moderate Democrats still can't seem to agree on a strategy to slow the front-runner's momentum.
by The Associated Press

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How a graphic novel resurrected a forgotten chapter in American history

How a graphic novel resurrected a forgotten chapter in American history

In “Ghost River: The Fall and Rise of the Conestoga,” Native artists retell the events of a brutal massacre in pre-Revolutionary Pennsylvania and bring a painful history to life on the page.
by Jess Kung

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Walz, health officials: Minnesota ready to fight virus but people should brace for outbreak

Walz, health officials: Minnesota ready to fight virus but people should brace for outbreak

As the new coronavirus has spread in Iran and parts of Europe, Minnesota health officials say it's only a matter of time before the state sees its first confirmed case. Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is prepared to deal with COVID-19.
by Peter Cox

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'Hood Feminism' is a call for solidarity in a less-than-inclusive movement

'Hood Feminism' is a call for solidarity in a less-than-inclusive movement

Mikki Kendall reveals how feminism has failed to consider populations too often excluded from the movement's banner — and forgotten to weigh the breadth of issues affecting the daily lives of many.
by Ericka Taylor

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APM Reports documentary, 'Shackled Legacy: Universities and the Slave Trade.'

APM Reports documentary, 'Shackled Legacy: Universities and the Slave Trade.'

APM Reports documentary, “Shackled Legacy: Universities and the Slave Trade.” History shows slavery helped build many U.S. colleges and universities.

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MPR News/Star Tribune poll: Most Minnesotans open to refugees

MPR News/Star Tribune poll: Most Minnesotans open to refugees

Minnesotans support refugee resettlement in their communities by a wide margin, according to a new MPR News/Star Tribune Minnesota Poll.
by Riham Feshir

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Democrats debate ahead of South Carolina primary

Democrats debate ahead of South Carolina primary

Bernie Sanders is under pressure from many rivals for the cost of his agenda, his past record on guns, whether his nomination would cost the Democratic Party seats in Congress, as well as other issues.
by NPR Staff

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Report: Minnesota’s progress on housing is mixed

Report: Minnesota’s progress on housing is mixed

The encouraging signs include a rise in home and apartment construction and a reduction in renter evictions. But homelessness rose last year and racial disparities in homeownership persist. The trends have been noted previously by other organizations.
by Martin Moylan

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Hockey coach moved from job to job, despite sex allegations

Hockey coach moved from job to job, despite sex allegations

A former U of M hockey player said he was disappointed to find out that one of his old coaches was still coaching, despite allegations of sexual abuse. Former assistant coach Thomas “Chico” Adrahtas left Minnesota after the 1984-1985 season, after junior defenseman Tony Kellin told the athletic director about alleged abuse of other players.
by The Associated Press

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