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GoFundMe temporarily halts effort to help woman in Somalia

GoFundMe temporarily halts effort to help woman in Somalia

The online fundraising website halted the campaign and refunded the money it had collected, citing "sanctions involving an unsupported country." Now, GoFundMe has restored the money it refunded.
by Riham Feshir

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Judd 'at a loss for words' about winning Moorhead mayor race

Judd 'at a loss for words' about winning Moorhead mayor race

Attorney Johnathan Judd is believed to be the first African-American elected to the office -- something he said he'd never really thought about.

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Xcel's CEO on the future of electric vehicles

Xcel's CEO on the future of electric vehicles

The utility is investing $25 million in new charging technology to fuel the coming electric car boom.
by Paul Huttner

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An 'above average' election night for Minnesota Democrats

An 'above average' election night for Minnesota Democrats

Democrats swept statewide races, knocked off two members of Congress in the suburbs and took back the state House -- but not everyone was willing to call it a wave year.
by Briana Bierschbach

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The Monkees' movie 'Head' premiered in New York 50 years ago

Written in part by a then-unknown Jack Nicholson, the film is a surreal dark comedy that deals with subjects like commercialism and the Vietnam war.
by MPR News Staff

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Retired MPR News host Gary Eichten on what an election judge does

Voters in St. Paul may notice a familiar voice at their polling station: former Midday host Gary Eichten has been working as an election judge in his neighborhood since retiring six years ago.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Design college pitched in to bring order to polling-place signs

Design college pitched in to bring order to polling-place signs

The Minneapolis College of Art and Design redid the signage for a polling station on campus. Now its work is in use around the state.
by Marianne Combs

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Bruce Springsteen's critically acclaimed Broadway show closes next month

The show features Springsteen singing, playing the guitar and piano, and telling stories about his life. A soundtrack album from the show will be released in December.
by MPR News Staff

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