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Stories from November 11, 2024

Veterans Day ceremony in Minnesota; Close election in Sherburne County

It is Veterans Day, and at ceremony in Arden Hills today Gov. Tim Walz thanked veterans and the people who care for them. And Sherburne County says it plans to pay for a hand recount in a few close races to confirm the accuracy of last week's election results.
by Jacob Aloi

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Next rainfall is likely Wednesday

Next rainfall is likely Wednesday

Our next weather system on Wednesday looks arm enough for rain. A good soaking is likely across much of Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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Walz commends veterans and says it’s time for the country to unite

Walz commends veterans and says it’s time for the country to unite

At his second official event since the Democratic presidential ticket lost to Republican Donald Trump, Gov. Tim Walz noted the nation’s democracy “is strong.”
by Mark Zdechlik

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The role of misinformation in the 2024 election

The role of misinformation in the 2024 election

The election is over, but rumors, lies and misinformation are here to stay. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the role misinformation played in the election and how we can protect ourselves from it.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Veterans face challenges starting small businesses but there are plenty of resources to help

Veterans face challenges starting small businesses but there are plenty of resources to help

Many veterans who’ve started small businesses tell a similar story: Their military service prepared them mentally for the task, but they were at a disadvantage when it came to the financial part.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesotans Darwitz, Wendell-Pohl set for Hockey Hall of Fame induction Monday

Minnesotans Darwitz, Wendell-Pohl set for Hockey Hall of Fame induction Monday

It’s the first Hall of Fame class to include two women’s players since 2010 and the first ever to include two American women. Natalie Darwitz and Krissy Wendell-Pohl were teammates at the University of Minnesota and on the U.S. team that won silver at the 2002 Olympics.
by Anna Haecherl

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Precipitation deficit continues despite recent rainfall

Precipitation deficit continues despite recent rainfall

November has started off wetter than usual, with several weather systems moving through since the Halloween rain and snow event. Despite the much needed rainfall, we continue to see precipitation deficits since early September.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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After Trump's election, some Latino Minnesotans change focus

After Trump's election, some Latino Minnesotans change focus

Francisco Segovia is the executive director of COPAL Minnesota. He spoke with MPR News host Nina Moini about what life looked like for some Latino residents of Minnesota during Trump’s last term, and how they’re preparing for the near future.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Sherburne County will pay for recount of election results in close races

Sherburne County will pay for recount of election results in close races

County officials say a damaged or uncleared memory card did not fully collect and transmit results from some mail-in ballots to the Minnesota Secretary of State's office on election night. That led to the state website displaying inaccurate unofficial results for Sherburne County.
by Kirsti Marohn

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What to know about Tom Homan, the former ICE head returning as Trump's 'border czar'

What to know about Tom Homan, the former ICE head returning as Trump's 'border czar'

Homan was the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement from January 2017 to June 2018, where he was a key architect of the Trump administration's controversial family separation policy.
by Rachel Treisman

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Morning Announcements for Nov. 11

Morning Announcements for Nov. 11

Here are the morning announcements for Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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Veterans Day recognized across Minnesota. Minneapolis City Council to hear George Floyd Square plans

Veterans Day observances are taking place Monday across Minnesota to thank and honor all veterans for their service to the country. And the Minneapolis City Council will hear a proposal this week for reconstruction of the intersection where George Floyd was killed.
by Alex Simpson

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Cool high pressure Monday with freezing temperatures overnight

Cool high pressure Monday with freezing temperatures overnight

Chilly high pressure has settled in behind the weekend system. High temperatures will be cooler Monday and Tuesday, but near normal. The next chance of rain develops Wednesday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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More young people are surviving cancer. Then they face a life altered by it

More young people are surviving cancer. Then they face a life altered by it

More people are getting cancer in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, and surviving, thanks to rapid advancement in care. Many will have decades of life ahead of them, which means they face greater and more complex challenges in survivorship. Lourdes Monje is navigating these waters at age 29.
by Yuki Noguchi

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It’s Veterans Day. The VA says it can’t help thousands of vets it left stranded

It’s Veterans Day. The VA says it can’t help thousands of vets it left stranded

An NPR investigation finds thousands of veterans were pushed into high-cost mortgages by a program that was meant to help them. A rescue plan being rolled out by the Department of Veterans Affairs is excluding many vets who need help.
by Chris Arnold, Quil Lawrence and Robert Benincasa

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In Warren, a different kind of veterans memorial draws people near

In Warren, a different kind of veterans memorial draws people near

Veterans memorials are a common sight on Minnesota courthouse lawns. They often focus on military might. But in the small northwestern town of Warren, a sculpture is connecting veterans and the town in a quiet way.
by Dan Gunderson

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Ella Jenkins, the first lady of children's music, has died at 100

Ella Jenkins, the first lady of children's music, has died at 100

Jenkins, whose signature tune was "You'll Sing A Song," received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and was known worldwide for her call-and-response songs.
by Andrew Limbong

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