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Good morning! Rain gradually ends today, with highs in the 50s. Cloudy this weekend. Good luck to all the runners this weekend during the Twin Cities Marathon , the 10 Mile, 5K, 10K and family events! Say, what are you doing at 11 a.m. today? Why not join us when 3rd Congressional District candidates Erik Paulsen, Republican, and Dean Phillips, Democrat, debate live on our Politics Friday show? You can watch on Facebook or stream it live. Have questions for Paulsen and Phillips? Share them with us. | What's on MPR News? | Forecast
Fact check: President Trump's Rochester rally
The president made a lot of claims during his campaign rally Thursday night. Some were more accurate than others. | Photos from the rally | Full coverage
Key senators undecided as Senate poised to vote on Kavanaugh

It's unclear how Susan Collins of Maine, Jeff Flake of Arizona and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska will vote. One Democrat, Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, has yet to announce his position. | Kavanaugh says he 'might have been too emotional' at hearing

BCA identifies Hastings officer who fatally shot man

Officer Geoff Latsch has been with the department three years. Following the incident, he is on standard administrative leave.

For women runners, a trail of constant harassment
Women are regularly subjected to a disgusting array of male behavior, and sometimes physical assault, when they're out running. Many find it frustrating to be told they're the ones who need to change. | Sexual assault, harassment linked to long-term health problems for women | Why do men harass women? Study sheds light on motivations
Jail fewer people? Twin Cities law enforcement say they're changing the way they deal with crime

Nearly 100 prosecutors and police met in St. Paul Thursday and came away with an unusual pledge for fighting crime: arrest fewer people.

Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad win Nobel Peace Prize for fighting sexual violence

Mukwege, a doctor, and Nadia Murad, a survivor of wartime sexual assault, have worked to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict.

'Tragedy everywhere': Aid groups scramble against time after Indonesian tsunami

Nearly a week since a huge earthquake and tsunami, rescuer and relief workers are fighting to overcome delays and despair in Indonesia. Meanwhile, the death toll has grown to more than 1,500 people.

Graphic novelist's latest book tackles the cruelty of youth
"Home After Dark" is the story of Russell, a youngster who becomes isolated after his parents split and he moves to a rural community in northern California. 
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