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Stories from February 29, 2020

Suspicious death in Minneapolis ruled a homicide

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner said Saturday that the death of a man found early Friday near the scene of a fire in Minneapolis was a homicide.
by MPR News Staff

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16-year-old boy in critical condition after being shot in Savage

A 16-year-old boy was reported in critical condition Saturday after being found with a gunshot wound to the head Friday night in the parking lot of a Target store in the southern Twin Cities metro area.
by MPR News Staff

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U.S. ups travel restrictions as Trump says more coronavirus cases 'likely'

U.S. ups travel restrictions as Trump says more coronavirus cases 'likely'

Seeking to reassure the American public, President Trump said Saturday there was "no reason to panic" as the new coronavirus claimed its first victim inside the U.S. The White House also announced new restrictions on international travel to prevent its spread.
by The Associated Press

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Washington governor declares state of emergency after first U.S. coronavirus death

Washington governor declares state of emergency after first U.S. coronavirus death

The governor of Washington declared a state of emergency Saturday after a man died there of COVID-19, the first such reported death in the United States. More than 50 people in a nursing facility are sick and are being tested for the virus.
by The Associated Press

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StoryCorps: Before making military history, she witnessed one of history's worst race riots

StoryCorps: Before making military history, she witnessed one of history's worst race riots

Olivia Hooker advocated for the military to open its doors to women of color. But even after policies started to change, "nobody seemed to be joining," she said. So she decided to join herself.
by Emma Bowman and Mia Warren

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Louise Erdrich's grandfather inspired her new novel, 'The Night Watchman'

Louise Erdrich's grandfather inspired her new novel, 'The Night Watchman'

Louise Erdrich's new novel, set in the 1950s, follows a Native American tribe fighting for their rights as the U.S. Congress prepares to terminate their nation-to-nation treaties and land ownership rights.
by Scott Simon

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Mild afternoon temps this weekend; snow melt resumes

Afternoon temperatures will be warmer than average this weekend. WE have forecast details and a look at Minnesota snow cover.
by Ron Trenda

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MPR News Update for Feb. 29, 2020

MPR News Update for Feb. 29, 2020

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Virus' effect on world economy grows; Trump lashes out at criticism

Virus' effect on world economy grows; Trump lashes out at criticism

The coronavirus outbreak's impact on the world economy grew more alarming on Saturday, while President Trump denounced criticism of his response to the threat as a “hoax" cooked up by his political enemies.
by The Associated Press

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Research suggests good medical care may suffer late in the day

Research suggests good medical care may suffer late in the day

Many of us feel increasingly stressed and short on time as the day wears on. But does that make for worse medical care? Studies suggest preventive maintenance suffers with late appointments.
by Mara Gordon

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Joe Coulombe, founder of popular Trader Joe’s markets, dies at 89

Joe Coulombe, founder of popular Trader Joe’s markets, dies at 89

From the time he opened his first store in Pasadena, Calif., in 1967 until his death Friday at age 89, Joe Coulombe watched his namesake business rise from a cult favorite of educated but underpaid young people — and a few hippies — to a retail giant with more than 500 outlets in over 40 states.
by The Associated Press

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U.S., Taliban sign deal aimed at ending war in Afghanistan

U.S., Taliban sign deal aimed at ending war in Afghanistan

The United States signed a peace agreement with Taliban militants on Saturday aimed at bringing an end to 18 years of bloodshed in Afghanistan that began after 9/11 and allowing U.S. troops to return home from America's longest war.
by The Associated Press

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Areas of morning fog, then mild afternoon temps

Some of us will be dealing with fog Saturday morning, and a dense fog advisory continues until 9 a.m. Saturday in parts of western Minnesota. We have your Saturday forecast, and an update on Minnesota snow depths.
by Ron Trenda

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Walz proposes funding for finishing U.S. Highway 14 expansion

Walz proposes funding for finishing U.S. Highway 14 expansion

After years of impasses, funding shortages and contention, state officials are optimistic that they will finally be able to finish widening one of the most dangerous highways in Minnesota.
by Hannah Yang

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