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Warren, Sanders spar over her claim he said woman can't win
Elizabeth Warren made a vigorous case for a female president and stood behind her accusation suggesting sexism by progressive rival Bernie Sanders Tuesday night in a tense Democratic debate that raised gender as a key issue in the sprint to Iowa’s presidential caucuses.
 'It's magical': On Duluth's backyard rinks, ice time means family time
For many Minnesotans, winter presents a welcome break from yard work. But for some in Duluth, when the ground freezes, the work begins: on a backyard hockey rink.
Klobuchar says shrinking field of candidates on debate stage works in her favor
Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and five other qualifying Democratic presidential candidates meet Tuesday evening in Des Moines, Iowa, for the last debate before Iowa’s Feb. 3 caucuses.
Put your social media accounts on a ‘disinformation diet’
A lot of false information is spread on social media, often by people who don’t even realize they’re doing it. Here’s how to rid your social media feed of disinformation — and make sure you aren't part of the problem.
In rural Minnesota, a scarcity of beds for people in crisis
The shortage of mental health care in remote areas like International Falls means patients in need of inpatient psychiatric care are waiting days to be transferred to beds far from home. It’s a situation that’s challenging for patients, families and health care providers, one with no obvious solution.
In New Hampshire, Klobuchar presses electability pitch
Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar returns to the debate stage Tuesday along with the other qualifying contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination. This time, they’ll be in Des Moines, Iowa, ahead of next month’s caucuses. After Iowa comes New Hampshire, and Klobuchar has been gaining ground there, too, with her electability argument.
Rep. Ilhan Omar on House-approved war powers resolution
The nonbinding resolution comes after the president authorized the killing of a top Iranian general last week, flaring tensions in the Middle East. DFL Rep. Ilhan Omar spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the measure.