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Stories from October 5, 2022

Foraging food from our landscape

Foraging food from our landscape

The temperatures have dropped. The leaves are changing. And people across Minnesota are getting outdoors to savor the season — but Alan Bergo really savors it. He goes by “The Forager Chef.” He’s built a career on plucking food from our landscape and turning it into gourmet dishes. He says you can do it, too.
by Catharine Richert and Megan Burks

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Minnesota has a deceased Congressional candidate for a second straight election

Minnesota has a deceased Congressional candidate for a second straight election, and the attorney general says Fleet Farm was lax in selling guns to alleged straw buyers who resold them to people who shouldn’t have had them. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Innovative Minnesota musician Douglas Ewart wins recognition for transforming work

Innovative Minnesota musician Douglas Ewart wins recognition for transforming work

The McKnight Foundation honored Ewart’s years of community engagement and artistry with this year’s Distinguished Artist Award, which carries with it a $100,000 prize. He’s known for his support of young artists in Minneapolis.
by Jacob Aloi

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Pandemic bonus notices include personal note from Walz

Pandemic bonus notices include personal note from Walz

Gov. Tim Walz’s name and a personal message from him appear on notices sent to more than one million people in line for front-line pandemic worker bonuses, which will arrive just ahead of the election.
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota sues Fleet Farm over ‘dangerous’ firearm sales

Minnesota sues Fleet Farm over ‘dangerous’ firearm sales

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced that the state would seek monetary relief for gun sales from the Fleet Farm after it allegedly sold dozens of firearms to people who later resold them illegally.
by Dana Ferguson

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State board suspends Hennepin County sheriff’s peace officer license

State board suspends Hennepin County sheriff’s peace officer license

The Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board is suspending Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson’s peace officer license for 30 days, in response to his DWI crash last year.
by Peter Cox

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Prolonged drought brings famine, death and fear to Somalia

Prolonged drought brings famine, death and fear to Somalia

Somalia is in the midst of the worst drought anyone there can remember. More than 1 million have fled. A rare famine declaration could be made within weeks.
by The Associated Press

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Tam sim no cov nroog me puag ncig sab qab teb ntawm Nroog Ntxaib yog sawv cev los ntawm Teb Chaws Asmeskas Tus Neeg Sawv Cev hauv Congress, Angie Craig, uas yog ib tug neeg Democrat. Muaj ob tug neeg sib tw hauv daim ntawv xaiv tsa: Tus neeg sib tw Republican Tyler Kistner, nws sib tw poob hauv 2020, thiab tus neeg sib tw Paula Overby nrog Legal Marijuana Now Party (Tog Neeg Txhawb Kev Tso Cai Siv Xas Tam Sim No).
by Sam Stroozas

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Hagaha codbixiyaha: Eeg mowqifyada murashixiinta Degmada 2aad sida hubka, ilmaha la soo ridayo, waxyaabo badan

Hagaha codbixiyaha: Eeg mowqifyada murashixiinta Degmada 2aad sida hubka, ilmaha la soo ridayo, waxyaabo badan

Xaafadaha magaalooyinka mataanaha ah ee koonfurta waxaa hadda Koongareeska uga wakiil ah xildhibaanad Angie Craig, oo ka socota Dimuquraadiga. Waxaa doorashada ku jira laba tartame oo kala ah: Murashaxa Xisbiga Jamhuuriga Tyler Kistner, oo ay iyadu ka guulaysatay 2020, iyo murashaxa Xisbiga Marijuana Now Paula Overby. 
by Sam Stroozas

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Voter guide: See 2nd District candidates' stances on guns, abortion, more

Voter guide: See 2nd District candidates' stances on guns, abortion, more

The southern Twin Cities suburbs and points beyond are currently represented in Congress by U.S. Rep. Angie Craig, a Democrat. She is being challenged by Republican candidate Tyler Kistner, who she beat once before in 2020.
by Sam Stroozas

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Are you worried about excessive drinking? Here's what to do

Are you worried about excessive drinking? Here's what to do

Last year, a record number of Minnesotans died from alcohol-related causes. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two longtime alcohol and addiction treatment specialists about addressing excessive alcohol use and how to reduce drinking. 
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Hennepin County Sheriff’s law enforcement license suspended

The 30-day suspension stems from Sheriff Dave Hutchinson’s DWI conviction last year. Hutchinson has been on medical leave since May and is not running for reelection. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Mild Wednesday; and then not so mild

Mild Wednesday; and then not so mild

Mild temperatures continue for Wednesday with isolated showers. Windy and much cooler Thursday.
by Bill Endersen

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OPEC+ is expected to cut oil production as it seeks to boost the price

OPEC+ is expected to cut oil production as it seeks to boost the price

Wednesday's meeting of the 24 OPEC+ oil-producing countries comes when much of the world is battling soaring energy costs. A cut in oil production is backed by Saudi Arabia and could benefit Russia.
by Jackie Northam

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Fears, frustration mount as Minnesota’s long-term care staffing crisis deepens

Fears, frustration mount as Minnesota’s long-term care staffing crisis deepens

Staff counts are down 20 percent, 18 homes have closed and violation complaints around resident health and safety have doubled since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Observers warn care quality is in jeopardy with no easy fix.
by Peter Cox

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Repatriation goes digital: Tribes receive archival copies of cultural materials

Repatriation goes digital: Tribes receive archival copies of cultural materials

The recent return of thousands of items related to tribal life in what is now North Dakota used a new approach to the idea of repatriation. Advocates of digital repatriation say it’s a way to get the material to a larger audience.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Pandemic stress may have had a lasting impact on our personalities

Pandemic stress may have had a lasting impact on our personalities

A study finds small but meaningful declines in personality traits that help us navigate social situations, trust others, think creatively, and act responsibly. Young people were especially affected.
by Maggie Mertens

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Aaron Judge hits home run #62 and makes baseball history

Aaron Judge hits home run #62 and makes baseball history

The New York Yankees' star outfielder has broken the 61-year-old record set by fellow Yankee Roger Maris back in 1961.
by Becky Sullivan

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