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Stories from October 23, 2023

Amid bombings, St. Paul man goes to Tel Aviv to help Americans evacuate

Amid bombings, St. Paul man goes to Tel Aviv to help Americans evacuate

As the deadly conflict in Israel and Gaza rages on — airstrikes, settler violence and skirmishes with Hezbollah in Lebanon are bringing the war farther north and more Americans in the region are looking to evacuate.
by Nina Moini and Lukas Levin

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Judge rejects plea deal in fatal carjacking case

A Hennepin County District Judge rejected a plea deal Monday afternoon that would have given a man accused of taking part in a fatal attempted carjacking five years of probation.
by Peter Cox

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One of the colder Halloweens ahead next week?

One of the colder Halloweens ahead next week?

It’s still a little early to be precise on temperatures a week out, but it looks like highs will likely be in the 30s to low 40s on Halloween this year across Minnesota. Winds may push wind chills even lower on Halloween evening.
by Paul Huttner

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Protesters march to oppose new Minneapolis third precinct building

Activists and families of loved ones who were killed by police officers marched to an empty lot that would be the new site of the Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd Precinct building. Protesters marched to honor those whose lives were lost and shared frustrations they've had with the Minneapolis Police Department.  That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
by Jacob Aloi

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Minnesota's Emmer, other possible House speakers court Trump in race for elusive gavel

Minnesota's Emmer, other possible House speakers court Trump in race for elusive gavel

Eight lower-level Republican lawmakers are now running to be the House speaker, none with any clear shot for the gavel. Senior-most is Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota. But the former campaign chief and gruff hockey coach is disliked by Donald Trump.
by The Associated Press

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Canadian strike could impede 'salties' bound for the Duluth-Superior harbor

Canadian strike could impede 'salties' bound for the Duluth-Superior harbor

Hundreds of striking workers in Canada have brought shipping to a standstill on the St. Lawrence Seaway, a move that could potentially have impacts on ocean-going ships traveling to and from the Duluth-Superior harbor — including a ship loading grain that’s bound for Algeria.
by Dan Kraker

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Hennepin County Library hopes to revive magic of LPs

Hennepin County Library hopes to revive magic of LPs

Deep in the secure stacks of the Minneapolis Central Library are more than 20,000 vinyl records. For some, they may be a testament to a bygone era of music. But for the Vinyl Revival team at Hennepin County Library, there's a life to these records they hope to share with anyone willing to listen.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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An off-duty pilot is accused of trying to shut down the engines of a Horizon Air jet in midflight

An off-duty pilot is accused of trying to shut down the engines of a Horizon Air jet in midflight

A off-duty pilot riding in the cockpit of a Horizon Air passenger jet tried to shut down the engines in midflight. The incident happened Sunday on a flight from Everett, Washington, to San Francisco.
by The Associated Press

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Former Mayo doctor charged with fatally poisoning wife

Connor Bowman is facing second-degree murder charges in the death of his wife, Betty, who also worked at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
by Catharine Richert

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Minnesotan advocates for climate justice through storytelling

Minnesotan advocates for climate justice through storytelling

Globally, 2023 is on its way to being the hottest year, which is, of course, part of a larger trend: The world’s eight warmest years have all happened since 2014.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Minnesota attorney will attempt to block Mille Lacs County ruling barring defendants from voting

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with ACLU staff attorney David McKinney about the case. McKinney signed onto a legal petition from the state's public defender and attorney general meant to block Judge Quinn's actions.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Why the innocent end up in prison

Why the innocent end up in prison

Imagine going to prison for something you did not do. MPR News host Angela Davis talks to an attorney with the Great North Innocence Project, which works to exonerate Minnesotans wrongly convicted of crimes, and with a Minnesota man who spent nearly seven years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Minnesota job market, national economy holding steady

Minnesota job market, national economy holding steady

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with MPR News senior economics contributor Chris Farrell about the Minnesota and national job markets and how the economy is reacting to turmoil in the Middle East.
by Angela Davis and Chris Farrell

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Climate change is contributing to an extended allergy season

Climate change is contributing to an extended allergy season

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you may be dealing with sneezing, sniffles and itchy eyes further into the fall — and that’s in part due to climate change.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Wild weather week: Mild and stormy, then temps drop and snowflakes fly

Wild weather week: Mild and stormy, then temps drop and snowflakes fly

Another clipper system is approaching Minnesota pulling in warmer air and creating showers late in the day for northern Minnesota. Saturday will be windy behind it. Next week could bring big changes.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Minnesota Reps. Emmer, Phillips could make big moves in Washington this week

Minnesota Reps. Emmer, Phillips could make big moves in Washington this week

MPR News reporter Mark Zdechlik is in Washington this week keeping an eye on U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer’s run for speaker and a potential presidential bid from U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips.
by Cathy Wurzer and Mark Zdechlik

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At least 6 killed in 4 weekend crashes across Minnesota

The fatal accidents included crashes in west-central Minnesota, the Iron Range, Wabasha County in the southeast and St. Michael, northwest of the Twin Cities
by MPR News Staff

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New DNR EagleCam unlikely for 2024, but potential for a pair of live feeds in 2025

New DNR EagleCam unlikely for 2024, but potential for a pair of live feeds in 2025

Potential nest sites are selected, but there are still many details involved in site approval and installation of electricity and a camera. The DNR wants to be careful to avoid any work on a camera site after the end of the year so they don't risk disturbing the nesting birds.
by Dan Gunderson and Anna Haecherl

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Israel strikes across Gaza after allowing another small aid convoy into the besieged enclave

Israel strikes across Gaza after allowing another small aid convoy into the besieged enclave

Israeli warplanes have struck targets across Gaza, including in areas where civilians have been told to seek refuge. The strikes overnight and into Monday came after another small aid shipment was allowed into the besieged Hamas-ruled territory. 
by The Associated Press

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49ers-Vikings game puts Iowa pals George Kittle and T.J. Hockenson on prime-time stage

49ers-Vikings game puts Iowa pals George Kittle and T.J. Hockenson on prime-time stage

San Francisco's George Kittle likes to say he's from “Tight End University.” The 49ers star played at Iowa. The Hawkeyes can stake recent claim to the nation's best tight end development program. The group also includes Minnesota's T.J. Hockenson.
by The Associated Press

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Emmer aims for House speaker; Ex-MPD officer faces sentencing for 2020 assault

House Republicans enter their third week without a leader. Among the top options for Speaker is Majority Whip from Minnesota Tom Emmer. A former Minneapolis police officer who assaulted a man during the 2020 riots faces sentencing today. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Mild start but frigid end to the week with rain, snow possible

Mild start but frigid end to the week with rain, snow possible

The week will start mild with spotty showers north Monday. Thunderstorms and rain will be possible midweek with a big drop in temps coming to end the week along with possible snow.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Ex-cop faces sentencing for 2020 assault

Ex-cop faces sentencing for 2020 assault

A former Minneapolis police officer who assaulted a man during the 2020 riots faces sentencing Monday. Justin Stetson admitted punching and kicking Jaleel Stallings, who fired his pistol at an unmarked van but surrendered as soon has he realized that police were inside.
by Matt Sepic

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Live with your parents? Here's how to create a harmonious household

Live with your parents? Here's how to create a harmonious household

Three people who've spent time living with their parents as adults share advice on how they've coped with their situation. Don't compare yourself to others, they say — and find ways to still live your life.
by Felice León

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How age, stress and genetics turn hair gray

How age, stress and genetics turn hair gray

As a kid, host Aaron Scott would dress up for Halloween as an older version of himself — complete with a cane, a set of polyester britches and painted gray hair. These days, that costume is becoming a bit more of a day-to-day reality. At least, the gray hair is. So today, in honor of all you out there flirting with gray hair, whether for a witch costume or just that exciting and terrifying thing called aging, we're digging into why hair turns gray.
by Brit Hanson, Rhitu Chatterjee and Aaron Scott

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Winter forecast: A warmer North, wetter South because of El Nino, climate change

Winter forecast: A warmer North, wetter South because of El Nino, climate change

Most of the country is predicted to be warmer than normal with that warmth stretching north from Tennessee, Missouri, Nebraska and Nevada, along with nearly all of California, say federal forecasters.
by The Associated Press

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Activists march to oppose new 3rd Precinct site

Activists march to oppose new 3rd Precinct site

As part of the National Day of Protest Against Police Brutality, protesters started their march at the now vacant 3rd Precinct. City leaders have said there’s a need for the neighborhood to have a precinct, but there’s been little consensus on a new site.
by Aaliyah Demry

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