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MPR News Update

MPR News Update, AM Edition for Nov. 28, 2016

Good morning! The forecast in the Twin Cities is chilly and overcast today with temps staying mostly in the low to mid-40s. Minnesota will also see periods of light rain throughout Monday. We hope you had a fun Thanksgiving weekend - one game company took a very unique approach to the festivities on Friday. Cards Against Humanity, the maker of the game of the same name, celebrated Black Friday by digging a giant hole in the ground, funded by online donations. The company finished the dig on Sunday. | Forecast

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MPR News Update, PM Edition for Nov. 23, 2016

Good afternoon! The DNR calls it one of the state's "greatest conservation success stories." In the 1970s, the DNR released wild turkeys in southeastern Minnesota to help the bird population rebound. Over time, those turkeys found their way to town. The department's advice if you run into the big birds? "Don't let turkeys intimidate you." | Thanksgiving guide | Forecast

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MPR News Update - November 22, 2016

Good afternoon! Get your stretchy pants and your "what's new with you" responses ready -- Thanksgiving is almost here. We've rounded up advice on everything from how to pick a turkey to how to keep the peace during dinner. And don't forget to check the latest weather news near you for travel conditions. | Forecast

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MPR News Update for Nov. 22

Good morning! A messy, wintry mix is on the way. Some ice, sleet, snow and rain are all possible across southern Minnesota Tuesday into Wednesday morning. Winter weather advisories have been posted for much of southern Minnesota including the Twin Cities. It'll make Thanksgiving travel a bit more interesting. Speaking of Thanksgiving, millions of Americans will be sitting down together over the coming weeks to break bread, catch up, reminisce and do their best to avoid talking about embarrassing or hot-button issues. Many will fail. Here are four tips for avoiding family drama. | Forecast

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MPR News Update, PM Edition for Nov. 21, 2016

Good afternoon. The confessed killer of Jacob Wetterling was sentenced Monday to 20 years in prison on a federal child pornography charge. In heart-rending detail, Jacob Wetterling's family told a judge of the damage Danny Heinrich had done to them and others. Prosecutors said Heinrich wasn't repentant despite his words. | Timeline | Forecast

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MPR News Update, PM Edition for Nov. 18, 2016

Good afternoon! Travel conditions continue to deteriorate as the first significant wintry blast of the season wallops Minnesota. Whether you're enjoying the snow or hating every second of it, remember to stay safe. In case you're new here, or just forgot, here's a guide to surviving the first snow in Minnesota. | Photos | Forecast

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MPR News Update for Nov. 18

Good morning! By now you've heard about the first winter storm of the season that arrives today. Stick with MPR News' Updraft blog for all the latest. Check here for live weather updates. You can help us cover the storm as it unfolds across our state, too. Share your weather observations with us. | Forecast

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MPR News Update, PM Edition for Nov. 17, 2016

Good afternoon! Snow in the forecast is a good reminder that it's time to get your car ready for winter, and brace yourself for the long, cold months ahead. And if anyone knows how to coax a vehicle through any conditions, it's Donovan Olson. He's been a mechanic on Minnesota's harsh northern border in Warroad for 60 years and he has a few tips to help keep you mobile through the winter. | Forecast | Share your winter storm story

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MPR News Update, PM Edition for Nov. 16, 2016

Good afternoon! Ramsey County Attorney John Choi announced Wednesday that he has charged police officer Jeronimo Yanez in the July 6 killing of Philando Castile during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights. Yanez is charged with second-degree manslaughter and two felony counts for dangerous discharge of a firearm near the passengers in the car at the time of the shooting. Ex-FBI agent Larry Brubaker said this is the first time an officer has been charged for a fatal shooting in Minnesota in more than 200 cases that spanned over three decades. | Live Updates | Forecast

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MPR News Update for Nov. 16

Good morning! Mostly sunny with patchy fog this morning. Highs in the lower 50s to lower 60s. Enjoy it while it lasts -- blizzard watches and winter storm watches are in effect for much of Minnesota for Friday. So a female panther crossed a Florida river. Big deal, right? Actually, it is. Florida panthers are endangered -- about 200 of the large cats live in south Florida, in an area that's less than 5 percent of their original range. If the animal is to thrive, it needs to do two things: expand its territory and breed. | Forecast

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