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Ex-officer Noor seeks 41 months in 911 caller's death

October 14, 2021 6:36 PM

Ex-officer Noor seeks 41 months in 911 caller's death

Attorneys for the former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot a woman who called 911 to report a possible rape behind her home are asking a judge to sentence him to 41 months on a manslaughter charge, the lightest penalty recommended under state sentencing guidelines, according to documents filed Thursday.

by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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Some critics of MPD not sold on proposal to overhaul public safety system

October 14, 2021 6:00 PM

Some critics of MPD not sold on proposal to overhaul public safety system

Some of the most vocal anti-police brutality activists are skeptical that the proposal to replace the Minneapolis Police Department with a public safety department will resort in any real change.

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October 14, 2021 5:15 PM

Cube Critics go for three: "Halloween Kills", "Squid Game", and "The Rescue"

Cube Critics go for three: "Halloween Kills", "Squid Game", and "The Rescue"

by Samantha Matsumoto and Euan Kerr

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October 14, 2021 5:12 PM

COVID shots expected soon for 5-11 year-olds

Gov. Walz says that 5 to 11 year old children should be able to get COVID-19 shots in the coming weeks. Winona-Rochester diocese settles with abuse victims. "Hatchet" author Gary Paulsen dies at 82. This is an MPR News evening update for Oct. 14, 2021, hosted by Matt Sepic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Oxford English Dictionary rides the K-wave with a big Korean update

October 14, 2021 4:23 PM

Oxford English Dictionary rides the K-wave with a big Korean update

The influence of Korean culture has reached the pages of the Oxford English Dictionary: 26 new words related to Korean culture were added and 11 words were revised.

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Curman Gaines, St. Paul’s first superintendent of color, dies at 82

October 14, 2021 4:15 PM

Curman Gaines, St. Paul’s first superintendent of color, dies at 82

Described as one of St. Paul’s best superintendents, Curman Gaines, who was the district’s first Black superintendent, died at the age of 82 on Sunday.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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Minnesota Zoo's missing owl, Gladys, has died

October 14, 2021 4:04 PM

Minnesota Zoo's missing owl, Gladys, has died

Zoo staff searched for the bird, known as Gladys, and predicted she was somewhere within the zoo. Gladys was found injured on the side of a road Thursday morning, but died before zoo staff could treat her.

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October 14, 2021 4:00 PM

New carbon capture facility offers hope, sticker shock

The world’s largest carbon capture facility takes a year to sequester 3-seconds worth of carbon emissions.

by Paul Huttner

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Ex-cop who killed Daunte Wright lays out possible defense

October 14, 2021 3:58 PM

Ex-cop who killed Daunte Wright lays out possible defense

A former suburban Minneapolis police officer who has said she meant to use a Taser instead of a handgun when she shot and killed Daunte Wright in April is laying out her potential defenses ahead of her November trial.

by The Associated Press

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Floods threaten to shut down a quarter of U.S. roads and critical buildings

October 14, 2021 3:34 PM

Floods threaten to shut down a quarter of U.S. roads and critical buildings

A new report says floods could shut down a quarter of the country's critical facilities like airports, hospitals, government buildings, and schools — and the roads that take you there.

by Jeffrey Pierre

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Experts recommend that FDA should authorize Moderna COVID vaccine booster

October 14, 2021 3:30 PM

Experts recommend that FDA should authorize Moderna COVID vaccine booster

The recommendation applies to people 65 years and older, those 18 to 64 who are high risk of severe COVID and those whose work or institutional exposure puts them at high COVID risk.

by Scott Hensley

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New Mall of America venue aims to make Minnesota the Midwest hub for esports

October 14, 2021 1:54 PM

New Mall of America venue aims to make Minnesota the Midwest hub for esports

Project collaborators say they will open an esports venue at the Mall of America in early 2022. The space will include a broadcast studio, seating for a live studio audience, a gaming lounge and a retail shop.

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Jan. 6 panel moves forward with criminal contempt charge against Steve Bannon

October 14, 2021 1:51 PM

Jan. 6 panel moves forward with criminal contempt charge against Steve Bannon

As expected, Bannon was a no-show for his deposition with the committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

by Claudia Grisales

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Frosty suburbs Saturday morning; 70s return by Monday

October 14, 2021 1:26 PM

Frosty suburbs Saturday morning; 70s return by Monday

Big temperature swings are ahead.

by Paul Huttner

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Walz pledges more testing and incentives to get young people vaccinated

October 14, 2021 1:25 PM

Walz pledges more testing and incentives to get young people vaccinated

The governor says state officials will soon announce more COVID-19 testing options and incentives to boost vaccination rates.

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Researchers are asking for volunteer 'walrus detectives' to spot walruses from space

October 14, 2021 12:36 PM

Researchers are asking for volunteer 'walrus detectives' to spot walruses from space

Conservationists are trying to track walrus populations amid climate change but they can't do it alone.

by Sharon Pruitt-Young

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Jocelyn Nicole Johnson talks home, identity and 'My Monticello'

October 14, 2021 11:00 AM

Jocelyn Nicole Johnson talks home, identity and 'My Monticello'

In her debut book, “My Monticello,” author Jocelyn Nicole Johnson asks what it means to claim a home in a place like Charlottesville, Va., — where whom the city belongs to has long been in question.

by Karen Grigsby Bates

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Acclaimed Minnesota author Gary Paulsen dies at 82

October 14, 2021 9:57 AM

Acclaimed Minnesota author Gary Paulsen dies at 82

The author of some 200 books including the children’s classic “Hatchet” died Wednesday. Some 35 million copies of his books have been sold.

by Mark Zdechlik

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October 14, 2021 8:56 AM

The weekend holds both frost and highs back in the 60s

Cooler weather behind Wednesday’s storm means an increasing frost risk through Saturday morning, before sunshine over the weekend sends temperatures back above average.

by Nicole Mitchell

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Checking in with essential workers

October 14, 2021 8:53 AM

Checking in with essential workers

Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, essential workers still face challenges. MPR News host Angela Davis checks in with three essential workers.

by Angela Davis, Samantha Matsumoto and Maja Beckstrom

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October 14, 2021 6:58 AM

Cooler and breezy Thursday

The strong storm that impacted Minnesota Wednesday is moving noticeably cooler weather across Minnesota and keeping much of the state under lingering clouds.

by Nicole Mitchell

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October 14, 2021 6:43 AM

COVID-19 in MN: Active case counts edge lower; hospitalizations rise

Minnesota’s latest COVID-19 surge stubbornly refuses to retreat, although the newest numbers offer signs that conditions may be starting to plateau. Still, nearly 1,000 residents are currently hospitalized with the disease. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, October 14, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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October 14, 2021 6:15 AM

Attorney: North Dakota photo business that closed working with customers

An attorney for a North Dakota photography business that abruptly went out of business and left many wedding couples in limbo said Wednesday the company is working to release photos and images. It's unclear whether customers who paid in advance for uncompleted work will be refunded.

by The Associated Press

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With hospitals crowded from COVID, 1 in 5 American families delays health care

October 14, 2021 5:44 AM

With hospitals crowded from COVID, 1 in 5 American families delays health care

Putting off surgeries or routine treatments for serious illnesses has become common during the pandemic, a new NPR/Harvard poll finds.

by James Dawson

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'Two Feathers' is a flawed but gripping novel of racism in the Prohibition-era South

October 14, 2021 4:00 AM

'Two Feathers' is a flawed but gripping novel of racism in the Prohibition-era South

Margaret Verble's novel follows a young Cherokee woman whose life as a horse-diver in Tennessee zoo is derailed by a terrible accident. It's unfocused at times, but definitely a ride worth taking.

by Michael Schaub

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New SW Minnesota cemetery will let veterans rest closer to home

October 14, 2021 4:00 AM

New SW Minnesota cemetery will let veterans rest closer to home

“Now our veterans will have a safe place to be …. and they will meet all their relatives right here on this land,” a Navy veteran said as ground broke in Redwood Falls on the state’s fourth veterans cemetery, a project 12 years in the making.

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Rural Minnesota hospitals struggle with COVID-19 surge

October 14, 2021 4:00 AM

Rural Minnesota hospitals struggle with COVID-19 surge

Many Minnesota hospitals are hitting their limits as COVID-19 cases spike once again. It’s especially challenging outside of the Twin Cities in places like Sauk Centre, where the hospital is at a breaking point.

by Mark Zdechlik

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U.S. households will pay more to heat their homes this winter, officials say

October 13, 2021 7:53 PM

U.S. households will pay more to heat their homes this winter, officials say

Nearly half of all U.S. households heat their homes with natural gas. A new report from the Energy Information Administration says they can expect to pay 30 percent more on average this winter.

by Joe Hernandez

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