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Stories from December 11, 2023

Fargo police: Missing 6-year-old found safe

Fargo authorities earlier Monday afternoon asked for the public’s help finding Cayne Liske who was last seen in South Fargo. Police said later Monday the boy had been located and is safe.
by MPR News Staff

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New Minneapolis schools superintendent gets pay bump over predecessors

New Minneapolis schools superintendent gets pay bump over predecessors

Lisa Sayles-Adams would earn $107,423 through June, then $266,000, $271,000 and $276,000 in each of the next three school years under the contract the board is expected to OK on Tuesday. The board is also set to rename Patrick Henry High to Camden High.
by MPR News Staff

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Vikings coach: ‘Good chance‘ Justin Jefferson can play Saturday in Cincy

Vikings coach: ‘Good chance‘ Justin Jefferson can play Saturday in Cincy

Jefferson left Sunday’s game in the second quarter to a chest injury. It was his first game back after missing the previous seven because of a hamstring injury. He may be back in time for Saturday.
by MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis gives renters more rights when signing pre-lease agreements for new buildings

Minneapolis gives renters more rights when signing pre-lease agreements for new buildings

In response to construction delays at Identity Dinkytown displacing hundreds of U of M students, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed a new law that adds protections for pre-leasers dealing with move-in delays.
by Nicole Ki

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Minneapolis man free after two decades in prison; judge vacates his conviction

A Minneapolis man was released from prison Monday, nearly two decades after he was convicted of murder. A judge vacated his conviction. That story and more in the Minnesota Today evening update. Hosted by Nina Moini. Music by Gary Meister.
by Nina Moini

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Holiday season helps COVID-19 spread, older Minnesotans feeling increase in cases

Holiday season helps COVID-19 spread, older Minnesotans feeling increase in cases

Susan Kline is an infectious disease doctor with University of Minnesota and M Health Fairview. She says older Minnesotans are feeling the increase in cases the most. She joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the COVID trends heading into the holidays.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Jewish student groups celebrate Hanukkah at University of Minnesota

Jewish student groups celebrate Hanukkah at University of Minnesota

A community Hanukkah celebration was held Sunday night at the University of Minnesota to light the menorah in recognition of the fourth day of the holiday. The event was put together by Jewish student groups, Minnesota Hillel and Chabad of the University of Minnesota.
by Kyre Johnson

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Plastic film recycling facility ramps up to fill gap in Minnesota

Plastic film recycling facility ramps up to fill gap in Minnesota

A new plastic film recycling plant in Rogers is filling a recycling gap in the Midwest. The company started production in August and plans to add more capacity over the next 18 months.
by Dan Gunderson

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Judge vacates Marvin Haynes’ nearly 20-year-old murder conviction

Judge vacates Marvin Haynes’ nearly 20-year-old murder conviction

A judge Monday vacated the murder conviction of a Minneapolis man serving life in prison for a 2004 killing. Marvin Haynes, 36, was sentenced for the murder of Harry “Randy” Sherer at Jerry’s Flower Shop in Minneapolis. Haynes was 16 at the time.
by Matt Sepic and Peter Cox

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‘Science needs you’: The need for a diverse workforce in STEM fields

‘Science needs you’: The need for a diverse workforce in STEM fields

Women have made profound contributions to science that have reshaped the world. Listen black to a conversation MPR News host Angela Davis had with Minnesota scientists Bridgette Shannon and Jayshree Seth about what it’s like to be a woman in the science field — overcoming barriers and finding success in research and individual careers. 
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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Robert Skafte: 'He was the sweetest, kindest person'

Robert Skafte: 'He was the sweetest, kindest person'

Myron Johnson of Ballet of the Dolls remembers Robert Skafte, who was killed on Friday while working at Oak Grove Grocery.
by Todd Melby

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A little warmer Monday, then cooler Tuesday before a long mild stretch

A little warmer Monday, then cooler Tuesday before a long mild stretch

Temperatures will be more seasonable Monday and Tuesday before a prolonged stretch of very mild weather. Precipitation chances will mainly be limited to northern Minnesota. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Milder Monday followed by a cold front Monday night with more warmth ahead

Milder Monday followed by a cold front Monday night with more warmth ahead

Monday will be briefly milder with sunshine. Light snow is possible Monday night in northern Minnesota. A cold front brings chillier air Tuesday, then it’s back to very mild weather midweek into the weekend. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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First Sherco power plant unit goes offline this month. Caribbean leader visits St. John's

The first of three units at the Sherco coal-fired power plant in Becker will shut down at the end of the month. And Philip Davis, prime minister of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, will give the annual Eugene McCarthy lecture at St. John’s University Monday night.
by Phil Picardi

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Gustavsson gets 2nd shutout of the season as Wild hand Kraken 8th straight loss with 3-0 win

Gustavsson gets 2nd shutout of the season as Wild hand Kraken 8th straight loss with 3-0 win

Filip Gustavsson stopped 24 shots for his second shutout of the season, and the Minnesota Wild beat Seattle 3-0 to hand the Kraken their eighth straight loss. Matt Boldy, Marco Rossi and Joel Eriksson Ek scored for Minnesota, which improved to 5-2-0 since John Hynes replaced the fired Dean Evason as coach on Nov. 27.
by The Associated Press

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Worried your kid might have appendicitis? Try the jump test

When children have stomach pain, many parents' minds go to appendicitis, which requires surgery. But if the child can jump without major pain, they are probably OK, doctors say.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin

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Trump says he won't testify as planned in his civil fraud trial

Trump says he won't testify as planned in his civil fraud trial

In a post on his social media site, former President Donald Trump said he had no more to say about the case, and lashed out at New York's attorney general and the judge presiding over his case.
by Ximena Bustillo and D. Parvaz

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Supreme Courts in 3 states will hear cases about abortion access this week

Supreme Courts in 3 states will hear cases about abortion access this week

Supreme court justices in Arizona, New Mexico, and Wyoming will hear arguments in cases that will impact abortion access across the Mountain West. Here's what to know.
by Katherine Davis-Young (KJZZ), Alice Fordham (KUNM) and Hanna Merzbach (Wyoming Public Media)

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From crayons to Capitol advocacy, a Minnesota flag enthusiast nears moment of triumph

From crayons to Capitol advocacy, a Minnesota flag enthusiast nears moment of triumph

Lee Herold was preaching good flag design long before anyone was even listening. Now, a state commission is about to choose a new Minnesota state flag. Herold, who owns a flag store in Rochester, said he's glad everyone is finally taking flag design seriously.
by Catharine Richert

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Minnesota farmers want help fending off voracious deer

Minnesota farmers want help fending off voracious deer

Farmers across the state want the Department of Natural Resources to do more to curb damage from large herds of white-tailed deer. A DNR official said it would be difficult for the state to compensate farmers for all wildlife losses. But agency staff are drafting regulatory proposals to address the deer problem that they could unveil during the upcoming legislative session.
by Dan Gunderson

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Vikings beat Raiders 3-0 in lowest-scoring NFL game in 16 years

Vikings beat Raiders 3-0 in lowest-scoring NFL game in 16 years

Minnesota and Las Vegas played the lowest-scoring NFL game in 16 years, with Greg Joseph’s 36-yard field goal with 1:57 left giving the Vikings a 3-0 victory over the Raiders.
by The Associated Press

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