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Stories from March 4, 2020

Early votes for non-candidates in Minnesota lead some to call for primary changes

Early votes for non-candidates in Minnesota lead some to call for primary changes

Minnesota's first presidential primary since 1992 allowed for early voters to change their votes up to a week before the election, but that system would only have worked for those casting ballots for candidates like Cory Booker, Julian Castro and Andrew Yang.
by Tim Pugmire

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Minnesota officials consider additional Real ID resources as October deadline nears

Minnesota officials consider additional Real ID resources as October deadline nears

Extra offices, longer hours and Saturday openings may be offered as state officials remind Minnesotans that applications must be in by June 15 to guarantee a Real ID card by Oct. 1. That’s when the card will be required to fly domestically and to enter federal buildings.
by Euan Kerr

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Why are older adults more likely to pass along fake news?

Why are older adults more likely to pass along fake news?

Researchers at Princeton and New York universities found that Facebook users 65 and older posted seven times as many articles from fake news websites as did adults under 29.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Defense contractor from Rochester charged with giving up military secrets

A Defense Department contract linguist — formerly of Rochester, Minn. — has been charged with giving classified information, including the names of American intelligence assets, to a Lebanese national with ties to the militant group Hezbollah, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.
by The Associated Press

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2020 Democratic delegate tracker: There's still a long way to go

2020 Democratic delegate tracker: There's still a long way to go

Candidates need 1,991 delegates to become the Democratic Party's nominee and face President Trump in November. Here's where the candidates stand so far in the primaries.
by NPR Staff

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Models keep pushing temps higher Sunday

Models keep pushing temps higher Sunday

The warmest air of the season arrives this weekend. Forecast models keep pushing temperatures higher.
by Paul Huttner

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MN officials: 2 in self-quarantine after overseas exposure to COVID-19

MN officials: 2 in self-quarantine after overseas exposure to COVID-19

State health officials are monitoring two people under self-quarantine after they came in close contact with someone confirmed to have the COVID-19 virus while in Europe. Officials say they were checked on the plane and both tested negative.
by Euan Kerr

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The spread of coronavirus and the state of testing

The spread of coronavirus and the state of testing

The U.S. response to the spread of the novel coronavirus has raised questions about how to determine who gets tested and when. We check in with an epidemiologist about the latest guidelines on testing for the respiratory virus.
by Kerri Miller, Marcheta Fornoff, Kelly Gordon and Breann Schossow

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Why the death rate from coronavirus is plunging in China

Why the death rate from coronavirus is plunging in China

And what that means for the rest of the world. Researchers have found three likely reasons for the drop in the fatality rate.
by Nurith Aizenman

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Life is hard, so why not wear your dog? Questions for Laura Zigman

Life is hard, so why not wear your dog? Questions for Laura Zigman

Laura Zigman's compassionate, occasionally cringey and ultimately comforting new novel follows a middle-aged woman as she comes to terms with the ways her life hasn't turned out the way she'd hoped.
by Petra Mayer

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Rain and snow move into Minnesota by late Wednesday

Wednesday remains mild with clouds moving in and winds picking up. Most of the state sees either rain or snow by evening.
by Nicole Mitchell

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3 arrested in fatal Target parking lot shooting in Savage

A 16-year-old boy died Saturday at Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis, a day after he was found semiconscious in the Target parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Three people from Prior Lake were arrested Tuesday, including a a 44-year-old man, 43-year-old woman and a juvenile.
by The Associated Press

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Trump 2020 sues Washington Post, days after NY Times defamation suit

Trump 2020 sues Washington Post, days after NY Times defamation suit

In the latest salvo against media outlets, the campaign is targeting opinion pieces that invoke concerns that Donald Trump invited aid from Russia to boost his electoral fortunes.
by David Folkenflik

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MPR News Update

March 4. Hosted by Phil Picardi.

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5 takeaways from Super Tuesday and Joe Biden's big night

5 takeaways from Super Tuesday and Joe Biden's big night

It was a surprise result for the former vice president, who won a majority of states on Super Tuesday. He rode a wave of momentum that may have catapulted him back into front-runner status.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Policast: Biden beats Sanders in MN's Democratic primary; voter voices from across the state

Policast: Biden beats Sanders in MN's Democratic primary; voter voices from across the state

Former Vice President Joe Biden captured about 39 percent of the Democratic vote to 30 percent for Sen. Bernie Sanders. Sen. Amy Klobuchar's exit from the field a day before the election gave Biden a boost.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Freedom House report finds freedom on the wane worldwide

Freedom House report finds freedom on the wane worldwide

The annual survey of the state of global freedom includes the world's two biggest democracies — India and the U.S. — among nations where freedom is declining.
by David Welna

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Biden wins Minnesota presidential primary, in wake of Klobuchar endorsement

Biden wins Minnesota presidential primary, in wake of Klobuchar endorsement

Former Vice President Joe Biden won Minnesota’s presidential primary Tuesday, propelled by the endorsement of Sen. Amy Klobuchar to an unexpected victory over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.
by Brian Bakst and David H. Montgomery

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Pandemic panic? These 5 tips can help you regain your calm

Pandemic panic? These 5 tips can help you regain your calm

There's a lot we can't control about the spread of coronavirus. But these five steps will help you manage your fears and protect your health.
by Allison Aubrey

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