MPR News PM Update
Oct. 24, 2019
Homelessness is a persistent and widespread problem in Minnesota. Recently, we’ve reported on the unique struggles people in rural areas face when it comes to finding shelter, the state of homelessness in Minneapolis nearly a year after the city shut down the encampment along Hiawatha Avenue, and a new shelter that opened in St. Paul and immediately reached capacity

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‘Days, months, years’: Older kids in foster care face a long road to a lasting home
In Minnesota, older teens that are available for adoption often wait more than twice as long as younger children to be adopted. Sometimes it never happens. When it does, it can be beautiful, as one Ham Lake family found.
2016: International adoptions are decreasing
NewsCut archive:When cop adopted a girl, ‘it was meant to be’
 
Former CTC teacher, found liable in rape, reported back in U.S.
The onetime owner of the Varsity Theater and Loring Pasta Bar says he is innocent of the allegations that “destroyed my enterprises in Minnesota.”
February: Children's Theatre found negligent, not liable for teen's assault
Victims speak: Innocence Lost: A culture of abuse
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Thousands ordered to leave as Northern California fire rages
Officials ordered 2,000 people to evacuate their homes and businesses in Northern California wine country Thursday after a wildfire exploded in size, fueled by powerful winds that prompted utilities throughout the state to impose electrical blackouts to prevent fires. 
 
Klobuchar's polling uptick lands her spot in next debate
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made the November debate stage in the Democratic presidential race after her polling numbers tick up. 
 
St. Paul comedy troupe wants to challenge your ideas about Asian women
A St. Paul comedy troupe has more than humor in mind when it hits the stage. The Funny Asian Women Kollective is out to change the stereotype of Asian women as quiet and meek. 
 
Mentors help hopefuls overcome biggest hurdle to getting into farming: Finding land
Finding land is a big barrier for those who want to get into any kind of farming, but a mentorship program pairing beginning farmers with farmland navigators is working to make things easier.
End of challenging year: Some U.S. farmers get a reprieve
‘The stress is unbearable at times’: Farmers wait, hope as weather delays harvest
 
In Minnesota libraries, community is part of the collection
Libraries in Minnesota offer an ever-expanding catalog of resources and services. At the Rondo library in St. Paul there are story times in several different languages, a book, vinyl and DVD collection and reference librarians prepared to help with anything — really anything.
Rochester: Volunteers package thousands of seeds for new seed library
2018: Carter recommends city libraries shelve fines
 
Today on MPR News with Angela Davis: Do you believe?
A record number of teens and young adults reject organized religion. They are part of what researchers call “religious nones.” Listeners called to share why they left organized religious institutions, and local faith leaders explored what the future of Christianity looks like in America. 
 

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