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Stories from October 14, 2022

Young witness to George Floyd's murder tells her story of sorrow and growth

Young witness to George Floyd's murder tells her story of sorrow and growth

A crowd of bystanders watched helplessly as a Minneapolis police officer took George Floyd's life in Minneapolis. One of those watching was 9-year-old Judeah Reynolds.
by Jon Collins

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Emmett Till is known for his death. A new film about his mother also honors his life

Emmett Till is known for his death. A new film about his mother also honors his life

In 1955, a 14-year-old Black boy was lynched in Mississippi. Till tells the story of Mamie Till-Mobley, whose insistence on an open-casket funeral helped ignite the civil rights movement.
by Justin Chang

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The first coating of snow greets much of Minnesota

The first coating of snow greets much of Minnesota

Snow greeted many Minnesotans Friday morning. It’s the earliest measurable snowfall in four years for the Twin Cities, about two weeks earlier than the typical average.
by Sam Stroozas

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5 takeaways from the MPR News attorney general debate

5 takeaways from the MPR News attorney general debate

The candidates for Minnesota attorney general faced off Friday during an MPR News debate, the first of the campaign, in a conversation that focused on crime.
by Dana Ferguson

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Mostly good COVID trends in Minnesota

Mostly good COVID trends in Minnesota

For now, the COVID-19 trends in Minnesota seem to be pointing in an overall good direction. But are we in for another winter wave of COVID?
by Alyson Clary and Elisabeth Gawthrop

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Politics Friday: The Attorney General debate

Politics Friday: The Attorney General debate

The candidates for Minnesota Attorney General — incumbent DFLer Keith Ellison and Republican challenger Jim Schultz — debate on MPR News.
by Mike Mulcahy and Twila Dang

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Fresh takes on American history from three authors

Fresh takes on American history from three authors

This special edition of Big Books and Bold Ideas features three authors who bring to life overlooked moments of American history.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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It's hygge season: How to embrace the Danish lifestyle of rest and coziness

It's hygge season: How to embrace the Danish lifestyle of rest and coziness

The weather is cooling down and it's time to take a load off and snuggle under the blankets. NPR's Life Kit podcast shares 11 ways to embrace leisure and relaxation this fall season.
by Andee Tagle

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First snow! Cold hangs on into next week

First snow! Cold hangs on into next week

After our first measurable snowfall of the season, high temperatures Friday stay mostly in the 40s. Scattered snow showers turn into rain showers in the afternoon. Saturday will be a bit warmer with highs in the 50s and 40s south to north and some breaks in the clouds.
by Sven Sundgaard

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In feisty CD2 debate, Craig and Kistner display deep policy divide

In the first and only debate of their rematch campaign, DFL Congresswoman Angie Craig and Republican challenger Tyler Kistner sparred Thursday over the economy, inflation, abortion rights and other issues. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Scattered snow and rain showers; cold, breezy Friday

Scattered snow and rain showers; cold, breezy Friday

Friday will be a continuation of cold, cloudy and breezy conditions with scattered morning snow showers turning to hit and miss rain showers in the afternoon. Highs will be mainly in the 40s statewide. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Parks officials say historic Minneapolis home gutted by fire can still be saved

Parks officials say historic Minneapolis home gutted by fire can still be saved

The John H. Stevens House in Minneapolis has now apparently survived not only 170 years of Minnesota weather, but also repeated attempts to burn it down where it stands in wooded parkland at Minnehaha Falls Regional Park. 
by Tim Nelson

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