Oct. 23, 2019

The average debt for a U.S. student who graduated in 2018 is over $29,000. And we've all heard horror stories about how it can be much more. Debt is a burden that isn't going away for most college students. So, how do you pay it off in a way that doesn't sink you? That’s what my guests and I talked about on today’s show, listen in here. ~ Angela Davis, MPR News host | Updraft blog | Forecast

New St. Paul homeless complex opens its doors, and it’s already full

Planned years ago for what officials thought would be a relatively stable homeless population, the new Catholic Charities complex is celebrating its completion — but there still isn’t enough room to meet a surge in homelessness.

Earlier crowding struggles:As homelessness overwhelms, Dorothy Day Center struggles, plans
Related: For homeless runners, road traveled makes all the difference

Republicans disrupt House impeachment inquiry, delaying testimony from Pentagon aide

GOP lawmakers broke House rules by entering a secure area where a closed-door interview was scheduled to be held. Committee rules allow only those serving on those panels conducting inquiry to attend.

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St. Paul mayor target of racist threats in trash dispute

Police in Minnesota's capital city are investigating threatening and racist messages to Mayor Melvin Carter in the run-up to a citywide vote on organized trash collection.

Trump calls Syria cease-fire 'permanent' after Russia, Turkey make deal

President Trump says Turkey has agreed to what he called a permanent cease-fire in northern Syria, ending its military offensive against Kurdish forces that began after the U.S. pulled its troops from the area.

Storms pounded Duluth's shoreline, but there was a silver lining

For the third October in a row, Duluth officials are cleaning up after a major storm caused giant waves to rip up streets and flood infrastructure. The city along Lake Superior is working to rebuild in a way that is more resilient to future storms. Early results from this storm show those efforts are paying off.

In Great Lakes: High waters cause headaches, uncertainty

Who's the creepiest of them all? Olmsted County holds scary doll contest

Not for pediophobes: the History Center of Olmsted County is trying to determine the most disturbing specimen in its doll collection.

Wolves’ Gorgui Dieng creates his legacy through Senegal charity work

While many NBA players spend their free time resting and training, Gorgui Dieng is working on his foundation that’s focused on improving the quality of life for children in Senegal.

Your grocery list might be pressuring big food companies to take sustainability mainstream

A Chicago data firm is tracking what goes through the checkout lines at upscale markets including Kowalski’s and Lunds & Byerlys. That data is pushing more and more food companies toward sustainable products.

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