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Stories from December 8, 2022

Protesters supporting Dream Act rally at Klobuchar's office

Protesters supporting Dream Act rally at Klobuchar's office

Protesters gathered outside of U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s office in Minneapolis on Thursday demanding the U.S. Senate pass the American Dream and Promise Act. “Immigrants are under attack! Amy, time for you to act,” people yelled.
by Sam Stroozas and Kerem Yücel

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St. Paul Police Department releases body cam footage from fatal shooting

The St. Paul Police Department released body camera footage today from Monday's fatal shooting of 24-year-old Howard Johnson. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Peter Cox. Music by Gary Meister.
by Peter Cox

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The very last 747 jet has been made, ending a run of more than 50 years

The very last 747 jet has been made, ending a run of more than 50 years

Boeing says the last 747 it will ever build left its assembly line this week. It's the end of an aviation era that began with Pan Am's first commercial flight of the jumbo jet in 1970.
by Bill Chappell

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St. Paul police release video showing officer fatally shooting man

St. Paul police release video showing officer fatally shooting man

St. Paul police on Thursday released edited video showing views of the gunfire on Monday between Howard Peter Johnson and the police before an officer shot and killed him. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating.
by MPR News Staff

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The FDA clears updated COVID-19 vaccines for kids under age 5

The FDA clears updated COVID-19 vaccines for kids under age 5

The decision aims to better protect the littlest kids amid an uptick in COVID-19 cases around the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to sign off soon.
by The Associated Press

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Northern Plains tribes bring back their wild 'relatives'

Northern Plains tribes bring back their wild 'relatives'

Swift foxes and black-footed ferrets were wiped out from the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. Now students from the tribal college are helping reintroduce them.
by The Associated Press

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I-90 corridor snow may run 4-6 inches; wintry mix Saturday

I-90 corridor snow may run 4-6 inches; wintry mix Saturday

Snow and a wintry mix will affect travel in parts of southern Minnesota and southwestern Wisconsin Thursday evening into Friday morning. We have details on that, plus a look at our weekend weather.
by Ron Trenda

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Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions clears Congress

Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions clears Congress

The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition of such unions that reflects a stunning turnaround in societal attitudes.
by The Associated Press

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Chauvin prosecutor Jerry Blackwell wins Senate confirmation as federal judge

Chauvin prosecutor Jerry Blackwell wins Senate confirmation as federal judge

“I think everyone got to know him when they saw his extraordinary work in the prosecution of the George Floyd murder case. But for people in the legal community, he'd been a star for a long time, U.S. Sen Amy Klobuchar told MPR News.
by John Wanamaker, Jeff Jones and Tim Nelson

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I-90 snow Thursday night; mild weekend; larger storm next week

I-90 snow Thursday night; mild weekend; larger storm next week

Thursday will be warmer with sun most of the day. Highs will range from the low 30s to the teens north. Snow develops Thursday night into Friday for southern Minnesota. A bigger storm is possible next week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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White Earth Nation imposes moratorium on large livestock farms

White Earth Nation imposes moratorium on large livestock farms

The White Earth Tribal Council has imposed a moratorium on animal feedlots within the boundaries of the reservation located in northwestern Minnesota. It’s unclear how the moratorium will affect the regulatory process for such farms.
by Dan Gunderson

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In an ever-brighter world, tourists travel north for truly dark skies

The fourth annual Dark Sky Festival begins Thursday evening in Cook County in far northeastern Minnesota, a region increasingly known for its astrotourism and a chance to see truly dark skies in an ever-brightening world. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by John Wanamaker. Music by Gary Meister.

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New York Times journalists, other workers on 24-hour strike

New York Times journalists, other workers on 24-hour strike

Hundreds of journalists and other employees at The New York Times began a 24-hour walkout Thursday, the first strike of its kind at the newspaper in more than 40 years.
by The Associated Press

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Milder Thursday with snow overnight into Friday for southern Minnesota; bigger storm next week

Milder Thursday with snow overnight into Friday for southern Minnesota; bigger storm next week

After a cold start, temperatures warm to the low 30s in southern Minnesota with teens and 20s north. A winter weather advisory goes into effect late Thursday into Friday morning for southern Minnesota.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Russell scores 15 points in 4th, Wolves beat Pacers 121-115

Russell scores 15 points in 4th, Wolves beat Pacers 121-115

D’Angelo Russell had 15 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, Anthony Edwards scored 26 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on to beat the Indiana Pacers 121-115 on Wednesday night.
by The Associated Press

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The White House unveils a new system to track and better prevent opioid overdoses

The White House unveils a new system to track and better prevent opioid overdoses

The Biden administration will use data from EMS first responders to track overdoses. The focus will be on improving response to a public health crisis that kills more than 100,000 Americans annually.
by Brian Mann

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Andersson's 3rd-period goal helps Flames beat Wild 5-3

Andersson's 3rd-period goal helps Flames beat Wild 5-3

Rasmus Andersson scored a tiebreaker at 15:57 of the third period and had two assists as the Calgary Flames rallied to beat the Minnesota Wild 5-3.
by The Associated Press

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World Cup quarterfinals: Who's in and the storylines to watch

World Cup quarterfinals: Who's in and the storylines to watch

The quarterfinals at the 2022 World Cup begin Friday. Favorites France, Brazil, Argentina are through — as is England, the Netherlands and 2018 finalist Croatia along with Morocco taking on Portugal.
by Russell Lewis

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Art Hounds: Music for dancing, theater and a recreation of a popular Moorhead live venue

Art Hounds: Music for dancing, theater and a recreation of a popular Moorhead live venue

The Hounds this week say you should get your dance on at the Minneapolis Afrobeats Dance Party at the Cedar Cultural Center. Watch Minneapolis Musical Theatre’s production “Striking 12,” based on Hans Christian Andersen’s story, “The Little Match Girl.” See Ralph’s Corner Bar, the Moorhead music venue that closed in 2005, come to life in an exhibit at the Hjemkomst Center. 
by Emily Bright

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In an ever-brighter world, tourists travel north for truly dark skies

In an ever-brighter world, tourists travel north for truly dark skies

The fourth annual Dark Sky Festival begins Thursday evening in Cook County in far northeastern Minnesota, a region increasingly known for its astrotourism and a chance to see truly dark skies in an ever-brightening world.
by Dan Kraker

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St. Paul’s Hmong Cultural Center celebrates 30 years

St. Paul’s Hmong Cultural Center celebrates 30 years

For three decades, the center has been helping Hmong community members with vital services as well as educating others about Hmong history.
by Simone Cazares

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Vladimir Putin acknowledges Russia's war in Ukraine is taking longer than he expected

Vladimir Putin acknowledges Russia's war in Ukraine is taking longer than he expected

Russian President Vladimir Putin demurred on the use of nuclear weapons, saying Russia would not be able to use such weapons if it agreed not to use them first and then came under a nuclear strike.
by The Associated Press

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