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Minneapolis City Council declines pausing homeless encampment evictions

Minneapolis City Council declines pausing homeless encampment evictions

In the wake of two police clearings of homeless encampments in the past month that led some homeless people to pitch tents outside City Hall in protest, the Minneapolis City Council on Thursday declined to take concrete action on the clearings.
by Grace Birnstengel

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Minneapolis City Council OK's new executive mayor government

Minneapolis City Council OK's new executive mayor government

The government restructure approved by the Minneapolis City Council Thursday codifies the new Office of Community Safety, including police, fire and other public safety functions.
by Regina Medina

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Minnesota's job machine keeps churning along, now for 12 months straight

Minnesota's job machine keeps churning along, now for 12 months straight. Also, St. Paul’s officials turn back an appeal to enforce a 3 percent rent cap. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota winter outlook: Will La Niña or climate change rule?

Minnesota winter outlook: Will La Niña or climate change rule?

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration winter outlook released Thursday favors cold along with equal chances for above or below-average snowfall.
by Paul Huttner

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The Pentagon will pay for service members to travel for abortions

The Pentagon will pay for service members to travel for abortions

The new policy and others come from a new memo from Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin aimed at addressing concerns of service members about abortion access after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
by Becky Sullivan

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The U.K. will have 5 prime ministers in just 6 years. What's gone wrong?

The U.K. will have 5 prime ministers in just 6 years. What's gone wrong?

With yet another prime minister's resignation, the British government's 10 Downing Street looks like a revolving door. Analysts blame polarization, populism, a flawed system and poor leadership.
by Frank Langfitt

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Don't leaf us this way: Most of Minnesota 'past peak' for fall colors

Don't leaf us this way: Most of Minnesota 'past peak' for fall colors

As the temperatures drop, so do the leaves across the state. Most of Minnesota is “past peak” for fall colors while the Twin Cities, St. Cloud and Rochester are at 75 to 100 of their full peak.
by Sam Stroozas

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Murder charges detail horrifying assault and death of Maplewood toddler

Murder charges detail horrifying assault and death of Maplewood toddler

A 26-year-old Maplewood man was charged with second degree murder Thursday after prosecutors say his girlfriend’s daughter was burned, beaten, sexually assaulted and eventually killed.
by Tim Nelson

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At Minnesota Capitol, goat caucus meets for lunch, fights invaders

At Minnesota Capitol, goat caucus meets for lunch, fights invaders

Herd on the street: Goats and sheep are the go-to species helping Minnesota root out invasive plants. Their joint appearance Thursday outside the Capitol shows good things happen when different groups come together and keep their heads down to achieve a common goal.
by Sam Stroozas and Ben Hovland

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In first test, St. Paul’s housing rent control has limited impact

In first test, St. Paul’s housing rent control has limited impact

The St. Paul City Council has turned back challenges to housing rental increases above a three percent limit set by voters last fall — allowing hikes more than double that to move forward.
by Tim Nelson

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Jensen goes from maverick lawmaker to GOP standard bearer

Jensen goes from maverick lawmaker to GOP standard bearer

Dr. Scott Jensen, the Republican nominee for Minnesota governor, has had a rapid rise from Capitol newcomer to statewide candidate. And sometimes he’s been hard to pin down on issues. 
by Brian Bakst

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Guía del votante: Vea las posturas de los candidatos del 5º Distrito sobre la reforma policial, la atención médica y más

Guía del votante: Vea las posturas de los candidatos del 5º Distrito sobre la reforma policial, la atención médica y más

Minnesota tiene ocho escaños en la Cámara de Representantes de los Estados Unidos, y todos ellos se someten a elecciones este otoño. En el quinto distrito del Congreso, la representante demócrata Ilhan Omar se enfrenta a la nueva opción republicana Cicely Davis.
by MPR News Staff

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Guía del votante: Vea las posturas de los candidatos a Secretario de Estado de Minnesota sobre las elecciones

Guía del votante: Vea las posturas de los candidatos a Secretario de Estado de Minnesota sobre las elecciones

El actual secretario de Estado de Minnesota es Steve Simon, un demócrata que fue elegido para el cargo en 2014 y antes de eso sirvió en la Cámara de Representantes de Minnesota. Su contrincante es Kim Crockett, republicana y abogada que nunca ha ocupado un puesto público.

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Guía del votante: Conozca las posturas de los candidatos del 8º Distrito sobre la minería de hierro, las armas y más

Guía del votante: Conozca las posturas de los candidatos del 8º Distrito sobre la minería de hierro, las armas y más

Minnesota tiene ocho escaños en la Cámara de Representantes de los Estados Unidos, y todos ellos están en juego este otoño. En el Octavo Distrito, el diputado republicano Pete Stauber se enfrenta a la diputada estatal del DFL Jen Schultz.
by MPR News Staff

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Weekend weather: Unusually warm; rain, thunderstorms possible late Sunday

Weekend weather: Unusually warm; rain, thunderstorms possible late Sunday

This weekend will be unusually warm and it’ll be breezy too, especially on Sunday. We could see some rain and hear some thunder late in the weekend. We have details on that, plus an updated fall color map for leaf-peepers.
by Ron Trenda

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Book by mom of six puts onus on men to stop unwanted pregnancies

Book by mom of six puts onus on men to stop unwanted pregnancies

In her new book, writer — and mother of six — Gabrielle Blair makes the case that the abortion debate should focus much more on men's roles in unintended pregnancy.
by Sarah McCammon

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Ballot Box 101: How to get first-time voters to the polls 

Ballot Box 101: How to get first-time voters to the polls 

How do you motivate people who have never voted before to show up at the polls? For this special In Focus discussion, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Secretary of State Steve Simon and two young organizers working to inform and encourage new voters to participate in democracy.
by Angela Davis and Kelly Gordon

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UK's Truss quits after turmoil obliterated her authority

UK's Truss quits after turmoil obliterated her authority

British Prime Minister Liz Truss has resigned — bowing to the inevitable after a tumultuous six-week term in which her policies triggered turmoil in financial markets and a rebellion in her party obliterated her authority.
by The Associated Press

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Campaign for control of Legislature plays out in suburbs

Although all 201 seats in the Minnesota Legislature are on the ballot this year, only some are truly competitive. Many of those are in second-ring suburbs and outlying regional centers. This an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.

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Trending warmer through Sunday

Trending warmer through Sunday

Warming temperatures through the weekend. Much colder next week.
by Bill Endersen

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Maryland to audit autopsies overseen by Chauvin trial witness

Maryland to audit autopsies overseen by Chauvin trial witness

Maryland will review about 100 autopsies of people who died in police custody involving physical restraint because of concerns about the state's former medical examiner's testimony in the death of George Floyd, the state’s attorney general said Wednesday.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota group fights attempts to make voting harder

Minnesota group fights attempts to make voting harder

Outside the Ramsey County Courthouse, more than 30 people chanted “Democracy!” and held signs that read, “We Choose Us.” It's the name of a voting rights advocacy organization that seeks to fight attempts to make voting more difficult in counties across Minnesota.
by The Associated Press

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Gobert thrives in T-wolves debut to lead 115-108 win vs. OKC

Gobert thrives in T-wolves debut to lead 115-108 win vs. OKC

Rudy Gobert had 23 points and 16 rebounds in his Minnesota debut as the Timberwolves recovered to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 115-108 in the season opener.
by The Associated Press

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Campaign for control of Legislature plays out in suburbs

Campaign for control of Legislature plays out in suburbs

Although all 201 seats in the Minnesota Legislature are on the ballot this year, only some are truly competitive. And many of those are in second-ring suburbs and outlying regional centers. 
by Brian Bakst

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Art Hounds: Donut look away from a Halloween season fest

Art Hounds: Donut look away from a Halloween season fest

The Twin Cities Horror Festival serves up 11 new shows devoted to the horror genre to get you ready for Halloween. Minnesota Bach Ensemble launches its 10th-anniversary season with a collection of baroque classics in Minneapolis. Locally produced podcast “This Queer Book Saved My Life” enters its second season.
by Emily Bright

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