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Stories from November 18, 2022

A stray kitten took a trip through Minneapolis under a Metro Transit bus

A stray kitten took a trip through Minneapolis under a Metro Transit bus

On Friday a Metro Transit bus driver heard a faint meow coming from under his bus and so began the rescue of Turbo, a gray kitten that rode under the bus from Minneapolis to Brooklyn Center.
by Sam Stroozas

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Elizabeth Holmes sentenced to 11 years in prison for Theranos fraud

Elizabeth Holmes sentenced to 11 years in prison for Theranos fraud

Holmes was convicted on charges related to defrauding investors who poured hundreds of millions of dollars into her blood-testing company, believing it would revolutionize health care.
by Bobby Allyn

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Flu illnesses are surging in Minnesota

Influenza hospitalizations are continuing to rise, according to the most recent state report, with a majority in the Twin Cities metro area. The report, which looks at the week ending November 12th, saw an increase of 243 influenza hospitalizations — more than doubling the previous week's numbers. This is the evening MPR News update for Nov. 18, 2022. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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53 dogs that survived a plane crash are now up for adoption

53 dogs that survived a plane crash are now up for adoption

All three people and all 53 dogs on the plane survived, although there were some minor injuries among both groups of mammals. The flight was bringing rescue dogs from New Orleans to Milwaukee.
by Ashley Ahn

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Minnesota has avoided a fall COVID surge, but the flu and RSV remain

Minnesota has avoided a fall COVID surge, but the flu and RSV remain

With COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths largely flat again in this week’s data — and with the weather clearly telling us that we have now entered winter — we can safely say that Minnesota has avoided the fall surge that the state experienced in the two previous years.  
by Alyson Clary and Craig Helmstetter

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Frisch concedes race against Boebert as it goes to recount

Frisch concedes race against Boebert as it goes to recount

Democrat Adam Frisch conceded Friday in his tight U.S. House race against Republican Lauren Boebert that is likely headed to a recount, but highlighted how his surprisingly strong showing revealed that Republican voters in the sprawling Colorado district are tiring of Boebert’s brash style.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota Twins unveil new uniform designs

Minnesota Twins unveil new uniform designs

The Minnesota Twins unveiled a set of new uniforms Friday, in what the team says is its first "complete design revamp" in 35 years. Among the changes: a new alternate home uniform featuring "Twin Cities" spelled out across the chest.
by Andrew Krueger

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Driving in snow scaring you? Top tips to drive and survive in ice and snow

Driving in snow scaring you? Top tips to drive and survive in ice and snow

As many in the Twin Cities have faced their first days of challenging driving in snow this fall,  Minnesotans new and old may realize they’ve fallen back into bad habits — not remembering how to drive in the snow. Here’s a reminder of some tips for driving and surviving in snow and ice. 
by Sam Stroozas

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Cold snap: Teens Friday, subzero wind chills Saturday, 20s Sunday afternoon

Cold snap: Teens Friday, subzero wind chills Saturday, 20s Sunday afternoon

Wind chills will remain in the single digits Friday in eastern Minnesota and subzero northwest. We’ll see snow showers develop Friday night with some light accumulation ahead of even colder air Saturday into Saturday night. Wind chills will stay subzero Saturday statewide.
by Sven Sundgaard

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2022 FIFA World Cup starts Sunday. Here's how to watch

2022 FIFA World Cup starts Sunday. Here's how to watch

The countdown is on, men’s soccer fans: The 2022 FIFA World Cup starts Sunday in Qatar. Here are the details on how to see the matches — and when the U.S team will play.
by Amy Felegy

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Minnesota nurses set Nov. 30 vote to authorize a new strike

Two months after calling a three-day walkout, leaders of the Minnesota Nurses Association said Thursday the union will hold a new strike authorization vote on Nov. 30 amid slow-moving contract talks with the state’s major hospital systems. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.  

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Windy and colder with more light snow possible

Windy and colder with more light snow possible

Friday will be colder with northwest winds at 10-20 mph creating single digit wind chills. Highs will only be in the teens to low 20s. We’ll see another round of snow showers Friday night with a clipper bringing even colder air for the first half of the weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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It's judgment day for Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes

It's judgment day for Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes

The fallen Silicon Valley star faces up to 15 years in prison for defrauding investors in her blood-testing company. A U.S. senator is among those who have written letters asking for mercy.
by Bobby Allyn

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Twitter employees quit in droves after Elon Musk's ultimatum passes

Twitter employees quit in droves after Elon Musk's ultimatum passes

The billionaire gave employees of his newly-purchased company until Thursday evening to commit to "being extremely hardcore" and staying or take a severance package.
by Shannon Bond

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Long-COVID clinics are wrestling with how to treat their patients

Long-COVID clinics are wrestling with how to treat their patients

The clinics have popped up all over the country, but doctors still don't know the best way to treat these patients, whose symptoms can vary dramatically.
by Blake Farmer

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Minnesota events will honor transgender people killed this year across U.S.

Minnesota events will honor transgender people killed this year across U.S.

Nov. 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance, when people around the world honor the memory of transgender, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming people who have been violently killed in the past year.
by Robyn Katona

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