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MPR News Update

MPR News Update, PM Edition for Nov. 15, 2016

Good afternoon! Big news for you sports fans out there. The Minnesota Vikings have cut struggling kicker Blair Walsh, two days after he missed his league-leading fourth extra point in a 26-20 loss to the Washington Redskins. The drop might not come as a total surprise since the Vikings brought in six kickers for a tryout following a loss to Detroit. The firing also rekindled a feud with former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe, which MPR News blogger Bob Collins took on in this NewsCut. | Forecast

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MPR News Update, PM Edition for Nov. 14, 2016

Good afternoon. Gwen Ifill, one of the most prominent political journalists in the country, has died at 61, according to PBS. Gwen Ifill co-anchored one of the smartest news programs in America that probably isn't as well watched as it should be, but for those who value calm and intelligent discussions about the day's issue, she was a national treasure, writes MPR News blogger Bob Collins. | Forecast

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MPR News Update for Nov. 14

Good morning! Mostly cloud today with highs in the 40s to 50s. Now that the bitter election season is over, the CEO of the American Booksellers Association is reminding booksellers and readers of the power of a bookstore. "Bookstores are the perfect place for the conversation to begin about how we can understand different people's perspectives and how we can reconcile different points of view," says Oren Teicher. | Forecast

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MPR News Update, PM Edition for Nov. 11, 2016

Good afternoon! Residents of Ellendale Minn. got the all clear to return to their homes after a nearby train derailment and hazardous spill prompted a "precautionary evacuation." There's still no exact count of how many cars derailed or how long it will take Union Pacific to remove them. | Forecast

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MPR News Update, PM Edition for Nov. 10, 2016

Good afternoon! The kids of Maple Grove Senior High School did what they could today to fight back against the racist graffiti that was scrawled on the walls of a bathroom yesterday. They lined up to welcome everyone to the school today. The principal, Bart Becker, ended his daily announcement with "I love you all." | Forecast

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MPR News Update for Thursday, Nov. 11

Good morning! Voters, lawmakers and global leaders are still responding to Tuesday's elections, as Minnesota looks to another year of divided government and voters across the state reflect on the election of Donald Trump. Expect another beautiful, clear day across the state today, with temperatures in the 50s. | Your forecast

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MPR News Update, PM Edition for Nov. 9, 2016

Good afternoon! By now you've probably seen the results of the 2016 presidential election. But what about the down ballot elections near you? MPR News has the results from around Minnesota and nationwide here. | Forecast

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MPR News Update, PM Edition for Nov. 7, 2016

Good afternoon! As Minnesotans go to the polls Tuesday, local theater companies will be participating in the political process too. Scheduled events include an election-night party for people without a party. | Share your voting experience #tellmpr | Forecast

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MPR News Update, PM Edition for Nov. 4, 2016

Good afternoon! Our patience has finally paid off. Many of the 246 construction projects that were underway this summer are wrapping up in the Twin Cities metro area, which should mean fewer closures and traffic-induced headaches. | Forecast

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