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October 7, 2020 5:22 PM

What former Vice President Mondale will be watching for in Wednesday's debate

Former Vice President Walter Mondale took the stage against Republican Bob Dole in what was believed to be the first-ever vice presidential debate back in 1976. So what will he be looking for in the debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris?

by Tom Crann

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October 7, 2020 5:11 AM

Health officials tie northern Minn. COVID-19 surge to everyday gatherings

While the growth of new COVID-19 cases has leveled off in the Twin Cities metro area, it continues to surge in greater Minnesota, especially across the northern third of the state, which over the last week has averaged the most cases per capita.

by Dan Kraker

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October 6, 2020 2:35 PM

COVID-19, ethics and Trump all in the mix in 1st District rematch

Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn and DFL candidate Dan Feehan disagree on most all of the issues and even on how they should be campaigning during the pandemic. Lately, ethics charges and countercharges have dominated the race.

by Mark Zdechlik

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October 5, 2020 4:10 PM

Fair housing process that President Trump criticized is underway in the Twin Cities

President Donald Trump said an Obama-era fair housing rule made suburbs less safe and hurt property values. But it largely offered clarification on a reporting process that’s underway now in the seven-county Twin Cities metro area. Here’s a look at the report and how you can give feedback.

by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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October 5, 2020 1:57 PM

Fairview to shut Bethesda, St. Joseph's hospitals in St. Paul

Fairview Health Services said it lost $163 million in the first six months of this year, and the pandemic has exacerbated its financial challenges.

by Matt Sepic

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October 2, 2020 11:43 AM

Ocean water isn't mixing like it used to, and that could have grave consequences

Oceans are becoming more stratified, and that could have grave consequences for the health of marine animals and humans alike.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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October 2, 2020 7:16 AM

Where Trump went and who he met in Minnesota ahead of testing positive for COVID-19

With news that President Donald Trump and at least one staff member have tested positive for the coronavirus, there are questions about whether there was any spread during a campaign visit to Minnesota earlier this week.

by Peter Cox, Brian Bakst and Mark Zdechlik

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October 1, 2020 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: An audio play about understanding people who disagree politically

Plus a bright-colored fiber arts show in Hutchinson, Minn., and a comedic folk writer in Minneapolis.

by Emily Bright

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September 29, 2020 5:53 PM

Jason Lewis: 'Will of people' behind quick court confirmation

Republican Senate candidate Jason Lewis joined All Things Considered on MPR News Tuesday to talk about Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett and his plan to gain metro voters. Incumbent Sen. Tina Smith joined the program Monday.

by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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September 29, 2020 5:45 PM

Doctors seeing more abnormal hair loss during pandemic

Doctors believe the physical stress of overcoming COVID-19 and the emotional stress of living through a pandemic are leading to an increase in abnormal hair loss.

by Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg

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