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Stories from October 28, 2024

Detroit Lakes man killed on a mission trip in Angola

Detroit Lakes man killed on a mission trip in Angola

In a statement released by Pastor Troy Easton of Lakes Area Vineyard Church, 44-year-old Beau Shroyer was killed ‘in an act of violence’ while serving in Angola.  
by Chandra Colvin

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Minnesota woman faces felony voter fraud charges; Hennepin County announces plans to close waste incinerator HERC

A northern Minnesota woman is facing felony charges for allegedly forging signatures on material for two absentee ballots. And Minneapolis city officials are urging Hennepin County to close its solid waste incinerator by the end of 2027. That timetable is faster than the one adopted by the county, which resolved to close the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center — also known as HERC — sometime between 2028 and 2040.
by Emily Reese

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Record warmth through Tuesday. Halloween snow chance emerging?

Another late-season surge of record warmth has arrived in Minnesota. But the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts model is suggesting possible snow on Halloween.
by Paul Huttner

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Climate Cast: Weak La Niña may mean snowy winter is on deck

Climate Cast: Weak La Niña may mean snowy winter is on deck

Last winter was the warmest on record in Minnesota — a perfect non-storm of conditions that included a strong El Niño combined with warming climate trends. But this year will be different thanks to a weak La Niña developing in the Pacific, said Kenny Blumenfeld, who tracks Minnesota’s climate trends with the Minnesota State Climatologist office in St. Paul.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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How hockey safety has changed 1 year after Minnesota native’s death on the ice

How hockey safety has changed 1 year after Minnesota native’s death on the ice

Adam Johnson died after his neck was cut by an opposing player’s skate. That led USA Hockey to require all youth players to wear neck laceration protection in practice and games. A key Minnesota hockey official tells MPR News that players have embraced the change.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Domestic violence can affect anyone at any time

Domestic violence can affect anyone at any time

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guest talk about how domestic violence can happen to anyone at any time and is preventable and treatable. 
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Biden casts 2024 election ballot near his Delaware home, waiting in line with other voters

Biden casts 2024 election ballot near his Delaware home, waiting in line with other voters

It’s a bittersweet moment for Biden, who decided to end his reelection campaign in July because of growing concerns about his health and Democrats’ worries about his chances against former President Donald Trump.
by The Associated Press

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Do you have a book in you?

Do you have a book in you?

Do you have a book in you? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a book agent and the founder of a small publishing company about changes in the publishing industry and what it takes to get your story in print.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Morning Announcements for Oct. 29

Morning Announcements for Oct. 29

Here are the morning announcements for Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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Morning Announcements for Oct. 28

Morning Announcements for Oct. 28

Here are the morning announcements for Monday, Oct. 28, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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Shooting suspect arrested after overnight SWAT operation in south Minneapolis

Shooting suspect arrested after overnight SWAT operation in south Minneapolis

A 54-year-old man charged with shooting and wounding a neighbor last week in south Minneapolis was arrested early Monday following an hours-long SWAT operation. The police department’s handling of the case has drawn criticism.
by MPR News Staff

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Manslaughter probe continues 1 year after hockey player Adam Johnson's death in England

Manslaughter probe continues 1 year after hockey player Adam Johnson's death in England

It’s been one year since the death of American hockey player and Minnesota native Adam Johnson whose neck was fatally cut by an opponent’s skate during a game in Sheffield, England. A man remains under investigation after being arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.
by The Associated Press

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Near-record warmth Monday and Tuesday; midweek rain possible

Near-record warmth Monday and Tuesday; midweek rain possible

We’re back in familiar territory Monday and Tuesday: anomalous warmth that could break records. A cold front will touch off rain late Tuesday into Wednesday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Two weekend shootings at encampments in Minneapolis. U.S. Senate candidates debate

Three people are dead and three others are in critical condition after a pair of shootings at Minneapolis homeless encampments over the weekend. And it's one week and one day until the election. On Sunday, DFL Senator Amy Klobuchar and her Republican challenger Royce White met in a debate.
by Phil Picardi

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Here's where Harris and Trump stand on three big health care issues

Here's where Harris and Trump stand on three big health care issues

The next president will face decisions on drug price negotiations, enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans and medication abortion among other issues. Here's where the candidates stand.
by Ryan Levi

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Trump panned the CHIPS Act. Harris is in Michigan promoting it

Trump panned the CHIPS Act. Harris is in Michigan promoting it

In the waning days of the 2024 presidential election, even the bipartisan bill that's pouring $54 billion into the semiconductor manufacturing industry has become a political issue.
by Asma Khalid

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At the heart of the Boeing strike, an emotional fight over a lost pension plan

At the heart of the Boeing strike, an emotional fight over a lost pension plan

Pensions are a major sticking point between Boeing and its striking machinists union. Many workers want the company to restore the pension plan they lost a decade ago, but Boeing hasn’t budged.
by Joel Rose

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8 school districts to watch as Minnesotans go to the polls Nov. 5

8 school districts to watch as Minnesotans go to the polls Nov. 5

More than 300 districts have open board seats to fill in this year’s elections. Some will ask voters to approve crucial funding measures. Here are a few key races and questions to watch.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Off-color jokes, vitriol take over Trump Madison Square Garden rally

Off-color jokes, vitriol take over Trump Madison Square Garden rally

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump put on a splashy rally at New York's hallmark Madison Square Garden, but repeated insults and at times racist and misogynistic remarks from guest speakers threatened to grab the most attention.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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