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Stories from October 25, 2021

Tenants to share in $750K settlement with landlord over harassment claims

Tenants to share in $750K settlement with landlord over harassment claims

A federal judge on Monday ordered a Minneapolis landlord to pay $750,000 to settle allegations of sexual harassment against his tenants, who are mostly single Black mothers.
by Matt Sepic

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Mayo Clinic study sounds alarm on nurse mental health

Mayo Clinic study sounds alarm on nurse mental health

A new, large-scale study from Mayo Clinic finds that nurses are more likely to experience suicidal ideation than other workers in the U.S. And the findings are not limited to these stressful times; the team behind the study collected its data well before the pandemic hit, and says the situation needs urgent attention.
by John Wanamaker and Megan Burks

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Prosecutor weighs charges in Proctor High School football investigation

St. Louis County prosecutors say they’re now examining evidence for possible charges following an investigation into allegations of misconduct by members of the Proctor High School football program.
by MPR News Staff

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Welcome to Nobles County: Minnesota's most rapidly diversifying county

Welcome to Nobles County: Minnesota's most rapidly diversifying county

Over the past decade, Minnesota has become less white and more diverse, according to the 2020 Census. Nobles County is the most quickly diversifying county in the state. MPR News host Angela Davis went there to speak face-to-face with residents of the county.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Exhibit tells the story of 'Kindertransport' rescuing children from Nazi Germany

Exhibit tells the story of 'Kindertransport' rescuing children from Nazi Germany

Susie Greenberg of the Jewish Community Relations Council tells about the exhibit at the American Swedish Institute, "Kindertransport: Rescuing Children on the Brink of War." And we hear the words of Minnesotan Benno Black, who at age 13 was transported from Nazi Germany to Great Britain in 1939.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Tracking soaking rains Wednesday and Thursday

Tracking soaking rains Wednesday and Thursday

Fine fall weather lingers Tuesday. A wet weather system arrives Wednesday.
by Paul Huttner

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State takes control of Minneapolis nursing home amid financial concerns

State takes control of Minneapolis nursing home amid financial concerns

A recent review of Twin City Gardens Nursing Home found evidence of unpaid bills for oxygen, insurance, medications and electricity and that staff payroll checks had bounced, the Minnesota Department of Health said Monday.
by Peter Cox

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Song of the Day: 'Lay' by Sleeping Jesus

Monday’s Song of the Day on Minnesota Now came from Isaac Yanta, the program director at KQAL in Winona.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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Centenarian Tom Swain and a younger U professor kick off a climate change series

Centenarian Tom Swain and a younger U professor kick off a climate change series

Tom Swain celebrated his 100th birthday asking for serious efforts to find solutions to the climate crisis. He and professor Gabe Chan of the University of Minnesota speak with Cathy Wurzer on Minnesota Now about the task ahead.
by Cathy Wurzer

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A look at one Afghan family's resettlement journey

A look at one Afghan family's resettlement journey

Muhammad Nishat and his family are among nearly 100 Afghans who have arrived in Minnesota following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August. Until then, Muhammad Nishat performed humanitarian work in his home country. Now, he lives with his wife and eight kids in a Twin Cities hotel room.
by Cathy Wurzer

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How a group of Minnetonka High School students are evaluating school board candidates

How a group of Minnetonka High School students are evaluating school board candidates

School board members have faced increased debate around everything from mask mandates to critical race theory. The clashes have led to dozens of resignations and an increase in district special elections. In Minnetonka, a group of high school students took it upon themselves to vet the candidates who are seeking to lead their school.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Moderna says its low-dose COVID shot works for kids 6 to 11

Moderna says its low-dose COVID shot works for kids 6 to 11

Moderna said Monday that a low dose of its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and appears to work in 6- to 11-year-olds, as the manufacturer moves toward expanding shots to children.
by The Associated Press

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First steps made in Congress to honor pop superstar Prince

First steps made in Congress to honor pop superstar Prince

Minnesota's Congressional delegation on Monday is introducing a resolution to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to pop superstar Prince, citing his "indelible mark on Minnesota and American culture," The Associated Press has learned.
by The Associated Press

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Temperatures stick near average Monday

Minnesota sees a fairly quiet day Monday, with seasonable temperatures and dry skies for most of the state.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Facebook's language gaps weaken screening of hate, terrorism

Across the Middle East, journalists, activists and others have long accused Facebook of censoring their speech. In India and Myanmar, political groups use the social network to incite violence. All of it frequently slips through Facebook's efforts to police its social media platforms because of a shortage of moderators who speak local languages and understand cultural contexts.
by The Associated Press

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People or profit? Facebook papers show deep conflict within

People or profit? Facebook papers show deep conflict within

From complaints whistleblower Frances Haugen has filed along with redacted internal documents obtained by The Associated Press, the picture of the mighty Facebook that emerges is of a troubled, internally conflicted company, where data on the harms it causes is abundant but solutions are halting at best.
by The Associated Press

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COVID infections, hospitalizations dropping in Minnesota, but the surge isn’t over yet

The state is still averaging nearly 20 COVID-19 deaths per day, about twice as many as this time last month. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, October 25, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Fatal shooting prompts calls to ban real guns from sets

Fatal shooting prompts calls to ban real guns from sets

It isn't the first gun death on a set, but Halyna Hutchins' shooting has refocused attention on the safe use of firearms by the entertainment world and raised the question of whether they should be banned.
by Joe Hernandez

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UN: Greenhouse gas concentrations hit a new record in 2020

UN: Greenhouse gas concentrations hit a new record in 2020

The United Nations weather agency also pointed to signs of a worrying new development. It said that parts of the Amazon rainforest have gone from being a carbon "sink" that sucks carbon dioxide from the air to a source of CO2 due to deforestation and reduced humidity in the region.
by The Associated Press

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The COP26 summit to fight climate change is about to start. Here's what to expect

The COP26 summit to fight climate change is about to start. Here's what to expect

A major climate meeting is about to get underway in Glasgow, Scotland. It's a pivotal moment in the struggle against climate change. But it's taking place in the midst of political tensions.
by Dan Charles

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Hate on trial in Virginia, four years after deadly extremist rally

Hate on trial in Virginia, four years after deadly extremist rally

A violent march in Charlottesville, Va., by far-right extremists in 2017 showed how well organized the far-right had become. A trial targeting those associated with the march is seen as a bellwether case.
by Odette Yousef

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Masks, equity, culture wars at forefront of Minnesota school board elections

Masks, equity, culture wars at forefront of Minnesota school board elections

Dozens of Minnesota districts are seeking to fill school board seats after a rash of resignations this year. And some are also asking voters to weigh in on funding questions. But culture war questions are at the heart of many school board campaigns.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Does the IRS really want to spy on your bank account? The latest tax fight explained

Does the IRS really want to spy on your bank account? The latest tax fight explained

The Biden administration hopes to help fund its agenda by cracking down on tax evasion, but its plan to require more bank information is drawing strong opposition from GOP lawmakers and banks.
by Scott Horsley

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