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November 4, 2014 7:39 AM

Electronic poll books tested today in Minnesota

The pilot project involves voting precincts in Blue Earth, Ramsey, Dakota, Crow Wing, Hennepin and St. Louis counties.

by Cathy Wurzer

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November 4, 2014 6:15 AM

Ebola's toll forces Minnesotan's family out of Sierra Leone

Peter Andersen and his family left Sierra Leone for Minnesota in October. Today, they emerged from a three-week incubation period with no signs of Ebola.

by Annie Baxter

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November 3, 2014 12:07 PM

The tzedakah tradition: Making the world a better place through giving

A Minneapolis exhibit aims to show how the ancient Jewish tradition of tzedakah boxes serves as a reminder to give to the less fortunate.

by Nikki Tundel

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November 3, 2014 10:53 AM

Chilean mining giant buying Duluth Metals, Minnesota copper interests

It's not clear how the takeover will shape the company's efforts to build a massive, mostly underground mine near Ely, a few miles south of the Boundary Waters.

by Martin Moylan

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November 3, 2014 9:16 AM

Neil Young's 'Storytone' comes out Nov. 4

We're just one day away from the release of Neil Young's new album "Storytone." The often eccentric artist recorded all 10 songs with either a 92-piece orchestra, a big big band or a choir.

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November 3, 2014 9:15 AM

Reports: Twins will turn to Molitor for team manager

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the St. Paul native's role on the team.

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November 3, 2014 6:35 AM

Video: Franken, McFadden meet in final debate

The two candidates brought their mostly sleepy campaign to a close by agreeing with each other more than ever before at the debate hosted by Minnesota Public Radio.

by Brett Neely

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November 2, 2014 4:24 PM

Democratic leaders try to boost Nolan's standing on Iron Range

In the not-as-blue-as-it-used-to-be 8th Congressional District, Democrats are clearly worried about Rep. Rick Nolan's support in a region Democrats usually win by wide margins.

by Tom Scheck

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November 2, 2014 1:20 PM

Thousands protest Washington NFL team nickname before Vikings game

Ahead of the march, Clyde Bellecourt, an organizer, repeated something he's been saying for decades: Washington's team name is a slur.

by Matt Sepic

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October 31, 2014 9:03 AM

Minnesota has several top small college football teams

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about several impressive college football teams.

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