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Legal expert: Using Federal troops domestically isn't unprecedented, but it comes with risk

Legal expert: Using Federal troops domestically isn't unprecedented, but it comes with risk

President Donald Trump has deployed troops to Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., and threatened other Democratically-led cities over what he calls "out-of-control” crime.
by Clay Masters and Gretchen Brown

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Minnesota Farm Bureau president speaks on soybean bailout, Trump tariffs and shutdown

Minnesota Farm Bureau president speaks on soybean bailout, Trump tariffs and shutdown

Soybeans make up for a quarter of Minnesota’s exports, which equates to about $2 billion in annual sales — and China has yet to buy a single bean. Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing joined Morning Edition Monday to talk about trade, tariffs and ripple effects of the government shutdown.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Wisconsin DOJ asks judge to pause voter citizenship verification order

Wisconsin DOJ asks judge to pause voter citizenship verification order

The Wisconsin Department of Justice on Monday asked a judge to immediately put on hold his order that would require elections officials to verify the citizenship of all 3.6 million registered Wisconsin voters before the next statewide election in February.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota soybean farmers suffering from trade war; Minnesota senator to retire

Minnesota soybean farmers are suffering after their largest consumer stopped importing amid the Trump administration's trade war. And a prominent Democrat in the Minnesota Legislature has announced he will retire at the end of his term.
by Emily Reese

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EF5 tornado that killed 3 in North Dakota was the nation's first in 12 years

EF5 tornado that killed 3 in North Dakota was the nation's first in 12 years

Meteorologists say a deadly tornado in North Dakota tornado this summer has been upgraded to an top-of-the-scale EF5, and was the first on American soil in 12 years. The June 20 twister killed three people and at its largest was over a mile wide as it touched down for just over 12 miles.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Vikings return to U.S. with a win; Collier dispute with WNBA leadership continues

Vikings return to U.S. with a win; Collier dispute with WNBA leadership continues

The Minnesota Vikings are now 5-0 when they play in London. Plus, Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier has canceled a scheduled meeting with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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The future of public media: MPR president on local journalism, federal cuts and what's next

The future of public media: MPR president on local journalism, federal cuts and what's next

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with MPR President Duchesne Drew about the future of local journalism and public media in the wake of government funding cuts.
by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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Federal finding over Minnesota's trans athlete policy sets up 'long legal fight'

Federal finding over Minnesota's trans athlete policy sets up 'long legal fight'

The Trump administration last week said it concluded that a Minnesota policy letting transgender student athletes compete on teams consistent with their gender identity is a violation of Title IX.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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When the sea went strange: A Minnesota connection to the National Book Awards

When the sea went strange: A Minnesota connection to the National Book Awards

Ethan Rutherford, a Minnesota-connected author, earned a National Book Award longlist spot for his surreal, environmentally charged debut novel “North Sun,” a lyrical whaling tale that blends history with myth.
by Emily Bright

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3 people injured after plane crash in Aitkin County

3 people injured after plane crash in Aitkin County

The crash happened just before 4:30 p.m. Sunday near the McGregor Airport. First responders found the crashed plane about a half-mile southeast of the airport.
by MPR News Staff

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Federal judge declines to immediately block National Guard deployment in Illinois

Federal judge declines to immediately block National Guard deployment in Illinois

A federal judge in Illinois declined to immediately block the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops in the state, giving the administration until Wednesday night to respond to the lawsuit filed by Illinois and Chicago.
by Joe Hernandez

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October supermoon kicks off trio of lunar light shows

October supermoon kicks off trio of lunar light shows

Monday night’s full moon will appear slightly larger and brighter during what’s known as a supermoon, the first of three expected this year.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Morning Announcements for Oct. 6

Morning Announcements for Oct. 6

These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, Oct. 6. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Kremlin welcomes Trump's comments on Putin's offer to extend the New START nuclear arms pact

Kremlin welcomes Trump's comments on Putin's offer to extend the New START nuclear arms pact

The Kremlin has welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments about Russia’s offer to extend the last remaining nuclear arms treaty with the United States, saying it raises hope for keeping the pact alive after it expires in February.
by The Associated Press

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Pivotal talks between Israel and Hamas begin in Egypt on eve of Gaza war anniversary

Pivotal talks between Israel and Hamas begin in Egypt on eve of Gaza war anniversary

Israeli and Hamas officials have launched indirect talks in Egypt on a potential ceasefire in Gaza. They are discussing the U.S.-drafted peace plan to end the war on the eve of its second anniversary.
by The Associated Press

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Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is now facing a felony charge in Indianapolis altercation

Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is now facing a felony charge in Indianapolis altercation

Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is now facing a felony charge of battery involving serious bodily injury in addition to the misdemeanor charges stemming from a weekend incident in Indianapolis that led to his arrest.
by The Associated Press

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French premier resigns hours after naming government, plunging France further into political chaos

French premier resigns hours after naming government, plunging France further into political chaos

France's new prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has resigned just a day after naming his government and less than a month in office. The French presidency announced Monday that President Emmanuel Macron accepted his resignation.
by The Associated Press

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Why do women live longer than men? A study offers clues to close the gap

Why do women live longer than men? A study offers clues to close the gap

Women have an evolutionary advantage when it comes to living longer. They outlive men by about five years. This gender gap is true for many mammals, but a new study shows how human males could narrow it.
by Allison Aubrey

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Feeding Our Future defendant due in federal court to answer allegations of witness tampering

A Feeding Our Future defendant is due in federal court Monday morning to answer allegations of witness tampering. Prosecutors are asking to send Abdiwahab Ahmed Mohamud to jail before and during his trial after he allegedly violated his release conditions by trying to stop someone from testifying against him.
by Jacob Aloi

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Finally feeling like October with much cooler, seasonable air in place

Finally feeling like October with much cooler, seasonable air in place

Temperatures are a good 15 to 25 degrees cooler than Sunday and as much as 30 degrees cooler than Saturday. We’ll see the cooler air stick around until later in the week when we warm up again. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Little Falls community hopes to reopen Lindbergh’s shuttered home before centennial of historic flight

Little Falls community hopes to reopen Lindbergh’s shuttered home before centennial of historic flight

Since Labor Day weekend, visitors have been able to follow a self-guided interpretive trail on the property, but the buildings are no longer open. The closure was a disappointing blow to the Little Falls community, whose identity is intertwined with the famous aviator. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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An unusual 'village' in Utah aims to help people leave long-term homelessness for good

An unusual 'village' in Utah aims to help people leave long-term homelessness for good

Chronic homelessness is at a record high, but there's a shortage of housing, rehab and mental health treatment. One ambitious program in Utah is finding a way to offer all that plus jobs.
by Jennifer Ludden and Marisa Peñaloza

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