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Should moderators fact-check? Veteran broadcast debate host, journalism professor weigh in
MPR News host emeritus Gary Eichten and University of Minnesota associate professor and director of the Minnesota Journalism Center Benjamin Toff joined Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the positives and perils of live political debates.
Lebanon's government urges international community for support amid Israel’s invasion
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said his country was facing “one of the most dangerous phases of its history” amid Israel’s ground incursion into southern Lebanon, which began late Monday.
Horror and mystery are center stage with two Twin Cities productions
MPR News arts reporter Jacob Aloi reviews two Twin Cities shows for Halloween, with “Scotland, PA” offering a comedic, fast-food-themed take on “Macbeth,” and “The Reunion” providing a clever, meta whodunnit.
Lockdown at Minnetonka HS lifted; authorities determine 'suspicious' people were a work crew
Minnetonka High School was placed into lockdown on Tuesday as police responded to a report of suspicious people on campus. Authorities later said it was a work crew at the school.
Campfire ban now in place for Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Deepening drought conditions have led officials to ban campfires in northern Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Meanwhile, authorities reported an increase in activity in recent days at a smoldering wildfire in the BWCAW.