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Stories from November 1, 2024

Warm October gives way to cooler November

Warm October gives way to cooler November

November opens on cloudy and rainy notes.
by Paul Huttner

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Duluth shelter poised to double in size to address growing homelessness crisis

Duluth shelter poised to double in size to address growing homelessness crisis

Chum, the largest shelter serving people experiencing homelessness in Duluth, has announced plans to add two stories to its downtown building, and double the number of beds it offers, from 80 to 160.
by Dan Kraker

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Sustainable fuels plant to be built in Moorhead and operational by 2030

Sustainable fuels plant to be built in Moorhead and operational by 2030

A Washington D.C. based company announced it will build a $5 billion sustainable fuels production facility in Moorhead. The plant is expected to create 650 jobs and be operational by 2030.
by Dan Gunderson

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Minnesota pre-Election Day voters, early absentee ballots number almost a million

Nearly a million Minnesotans have already cast their ballots in the presidential election. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon said at this point Minnesotans voting via absentee ballot should not risk putting the ballot in the mail. Also on the ballot is a measure to renew a constitutional amendment that sets aside 40 percent of lottery proceeds for conservation projects.
by Emily Reese

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Job Interview: Grief counselor helps kids and families heal after loss

Job Interview: Grief counselor helps kids and families heal after loss

In our “Job Interview” series, where we talk to everyday Minnesotans about the rewards and challenges of their work. Cara Mearns-Thompson is the clinical director and co-founder of The Grief Club of Minnesota.
by Lukas Levin

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How the next U.S. president could change the course of Israel’s wars

How the next U.S. president could change the course of Israel’s wars

The U.S. presidential election is already influencing Israel’s war strategy. A Trump or Harris presidency could lead to vastly different outcomes for the conflicts there.
by Daniel Estrin

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A chance to honor lost loved ones on ‘the Day of the Dead’

A chance to honor lost loved ones on ‘the Day of the Dead’

A Minnesota Latino-led nonprofit organization is hosting its annual Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead event at Midtown Global Market Saturday.
by Sarah Thamer

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What to know about the unprecedented floods that killed more than 200 in Spain

What to know about the unprecedented floods that killed more than 200 in Spain

In a matter of minutes, flash floods caused by heavy downpours in eastern Spain swept away everything in their path. With no time to react, people were trapped in vehicles, homes and businesses for hours.
by The Associated Press

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Politics Friday: Minnesota campaigns, parties gear up for Election Day

Politics Friday: Minnesota campaigns, parties gear up for Election Day

Election Day is Tuesday, so how might it shake out? MPR News host Brian Bakst and his guests talk about the closing days of the 2024 campaign and what to watch for when the results come in on election night. 
by Brian Bakst, Matthew Alvarez and Ellie Roth

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More than $10 billion has been spent on ads in the 2024 election

More than $10 billion has been spent on ads in the 2024 election

Spending on campaign ads is up $1 billion from four years ago, according to data from AdImpact, analyzed by NPR. The state that's been the target of the most money is Pennsylvania.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Talking Volumes: Kate DiCamillo

Talking Volumes: Kate DiCamillo

When Kate DiCamillo comes to Talking Volumes, you know delight is forthcoming. It was a rousing, thoughtful and hopeful end to the celebratory 25th season.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Morning Announcements for Nov. 1

Morning Announcements for Nov. 1

Here are the morning announcements for Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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A mother and baby from Gaza are reunited 11 months after being separated at birth

A mother and baby from Gaza are reunited 11 months after being separated at birth

After an Israeli airstrike left mom-to-be Raneem Hizaji badly injured, doctors performed an emergency C-section. It took nearly a year for mom and baby to be reunited.
by Elissa Nadworny , Fatima Al-Kassab and Claire Harbage

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Weirdly warm October ends with a snowy Halloween

Weirdly warm October ends with a snowy Halloween

Meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the record-high temperatures and much more in their weekly weather chat.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Family found safe after shooting, kidnapping prompt Amber Alert; suspect arrested

Family found safe after shooting, kidnapping prompt Amber Alert; suspect arrested

Authorities in central Minnesota say a pregnant woman and her four children were found safe Friday morning, hours after they were reportedly abducted at gunpoint from a home near Brainerd. The suspect is also believed to have fatally shot another man.
by MPR News Staff and Kirsti Marohn

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Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000 percent

Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000 percent

Boeing overcharged the Air Force nearly $1 million for spare parts on C-17 cargo planes, including an 8,000 percent markup for simple lavatory soap dispensers, according to the Pentagon’s inspector general.
by The Associated Press

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Accepted absentee ballots top 900K in Minnesota. Minneapolis council supports closing trash incinerator

Minnesota election officials have accepted almost 920,000 absentee ballots ahead of Election Day. The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday passed a resolution supporting the closure of the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center trash incinerator by the end of 2027. And today marks the start of National Native American Heritage Month.
by Phil Picardi

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OpenAI is rolling out a web search feature for ChatGPT

OpenAI is rolling out a web search feature for ChatGPT

The function can be used manually or automatically. It is available now for certain users, and will be accessible for other users on a rolling basis.
by Ayana Archie

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Cooler Friday, weekend warmup

Cooler Friday, weekend warmup

Following Halloween's snowfall, cooler temperatures in the 40s will settle in. Light rain showers may occur in western Minnesota but warmer air is on the way for the weekend!
by Mandy Thalhuber

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First Gaza, now Lebanon: How support for Israel’s war is influencing Michigan voting

First Gaza, now Lebanon: How support for Israel’s war is influencing Michigan voting

Many Muslim and Arab American voters are leaning toward third-party candidates or not voting, feeling neither main candidate values their families’ lives. Others are choosing between Harris and Trump.
by Leila Fadel, Ziad Buchh and Arezou Rezvani

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Poll: A majority of Americans have participated in democracy this campaign season

Poll: A majority of Americans have participated in democracy this campaign season

New findings from the McCourtney Institute for Democracy’s latest Mood of the Nation Poll show that a majority of Americans have engaged in at least one type of political activity over the course of this year’s campaign season. Of the seven activities listed in the survey, sharing political messages online was the most common.
by Craig Helmstetter

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These 2 people with felony records are voting in their 1st presidential election on Tuesday

These 2 people with felony records are voting in their 1st presidential election on Tuesday

Calvin Boswell, 35, and Mario Jackson, 41, both spent more than 10 years in prison. Now they’re looking forward to casting their first-ever vote in a presidential election on Nov. 5.
by Nicole Ki

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Events happening around the state during Native American Heritage Month

Events happening around the state during Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month celebrates Native history, culture and contributions of Native communities across the United States. Gatherings both large and small are happening across the state including the Iron Range, St. Cloud, Mankato and the metro region throughout November.
by Chandra Colvin

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Should Minnesota continue to put lottery dollars toward the environment?

Should Minnesota continue to put lottery dollars toward the environment?

Currently 40 percent of proceeds from the state lottery go into a fund aimed at protecting the state’s environment. Voters will decide next week whether to renew the fund for another 25 years, but a proposed addition is getting some pushback.
by Dan Kraker

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Southern Minnesota House District 18A’s history of flip-flopping attracts lots of outside funding 

Southern Minnesota House District 18A’s history of flip-flopping attracts lots of outside funding 

With a recent history of voting Republican during presidential elections and Democrat in the midterms, District 18A is attracting a lot of attention in the 2024 election. GOP hopeful Erica Schwartz is looking to unseat incumbent DFL Rep. Jeff Brand. He has won the seat twice with a loss in between.
by Hannah Yang

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Trump vows to use local police to deport migrants. Could he do it?

Trump vows to use local police to deport migrants. Could he do it?

Donald Trump says he would use local law enforcement to carry out mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. But this tactic is unpopular with many sheriffs in border counties.
by Jasmine Garsd

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AP sources: White House altered record of Biden's 'garbage' remarks despite stenographer concerns

AP sources: White House altered record of Biden's 'garbage' remarks despite stenographer concerns

White House press officials altered the official transcript of a call in which President Joe Biden appeared to take a swipe at supporters of Donald Trump, drawing objections from the federal workers tasked with recording the president’s remarks for posterity.
by The Associated Press

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Man who killed eagles on a Native American reservation gets nearly 4 years in prison

Man who killed eagles on a Native American reservation gets nearly 4 years in prison

A Washington state man who authorities say led a wildlife trafficking ring on a Native American reservation in Montana that killed thousands of eagles and hawks was sentenced to nearly four years in prison. 
by The Associated Press

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Halloween snow! Photos and snowfall totals from around Minnesota

Halloween snow! Photos and snowfall totals from around Minnesota

Neither rain nor snow stopped Minnesotans of all ages from living Halloween to the fullest. MPR News freelance photographer Erica Dischino went to northern Minnesota and captured those moments.
by MPR News Staff

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