Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Trump wins Alaska, 3 electoral votes; up to 217
President Donald Trump has won the state of Alaska. The Republican nominee was awarded the state's three electoral votes, pushing his Electoral College tally to 217.His Democratic opponent, Joe Biden,...
Nov 10, 2020
Behold the 'potato head' of Palencia, another botched art restoration in Spain
Before and after the recent "restoration" of a statue in the northern Spanish city of Palencia.Courtesy of Antonio Guzmn CapelA melted face with two round cavities standing in for eyes, a mi...
Nov 10, 2020
Chanel Miller's memoir wins prestigious book award
Chanel Miller is among the winners of a prestigious book award for her soul-bearing memoir, where she reclaims her identity after being known as an anonymous victim of a highly publicized sexual assau...
Nov 10, 2020
More MN schools halt in-person classes as cases rise
Duluth, Bloomington and Hopkins public schools have announced plans to transition their students to distance learning as COVID-19 case rates rise across Minnesota.According to Kirk Shneidawind, execut...
Nov 10, 2020
Today in History
Today in History Today is Wednesday, Nov. 11, the 316th day of 2020. There are 50 days left in the year. Today is Veterans Day. Today’s Highlight in History: On Nov. 11, 1918, fighting in World ...
Nov 10, 2020
Biden wants to lower Medicare eligibility age to 60, but hospitals push back
President-elect Joe Biden's plan to lower the eligibility age for Medicare is popular among voters but is expected to face strong opposition on Capitol Hill.Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesOf his many pla...
Nov 10, 2020
Lucille Bridges, mother of activist Ruby Bridges, dies at 86
Lucille Bridges, the mother of civil rights activist Ruby Bridges, has died at the age of 86
Nov 10, 2020
Rock the Garden 2021 canceled
The Walker Art Center and MPR News sister station The Current have canceled Rock the Garden for 2021. The annual music event at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden has been an unofficial start to summer ...
Nov 10, 2020
Investigators find no evidence that Black man shot at police
Police investigating a shooting in which deputies killed a Black man near Vancouver, Washington, say they have found no evidence that the man fired at deputies
Nov 10, 2020
FAQ: New limits on bars, restaurants, gatherings
Sign up Latest COVID-19 updates in our morning newsletterIt has been a difficult few weeks in Minnesota, as COVID-19 continues its rampant spread across the state, leaving record-smashing case numbers...
Nov 10, 2020