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February 25, 2020 4:00 AM

How to speak disinformation: A glossary of terms

If you want to navigate disinformation, you’ll have to learn the language. Here’s a guide to some of the jargon you’ll likely hear when people talk about disinformation campaigns.

by Catharine Richert

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February 25, 2020 4:00 AM

How to spot a 'deepfake' video

“Deepfakes” are a high-tech way to fool voters, and experts are warning social media users to be on the watch. Here are some tips for spotting this latest tool of disinformation.

by Catharine Richert

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February 25, 2020 12:00 AM

Policast: New poll shows Walz has most Minnesotans' support

Today’s check-in on Minnesota politics from MPR News summarizes a new poll showing approval for DFL Gov. Tim Walz. Also, a new toolkit on disinformation from the Can You Believe It? team includes tips on spotting fake or altered images.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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February 24, 2020 11:00 PM

MPR News/Star Tribune poll: 56 percent approve of Walz performance

A new Minnesota Public Radio/Star Tribune Minnesota Poll finds a majority of state voters like how DFL Gov. Tim Walz is doing his job. The survey also found support for legalizing marijuana and more spending on education and health. But most Minnesotans have concerns about proposed new mining projects and their potential impact on the environment.

by Tim Pugmire

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February 24, 2020 6:33 PM

Freeman says he's still waiting for new evidence to reconsider Myon Burrell case

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said Monday the man convicted of fatally shooting an 11-year-old girl while aiming at a gang rival in 2002 should remain in prison.

by Matt Sepic

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February 24, 2020 6:25 PM

'Why would I get out?': Democrats brush off calls to quit

Bernie Sanders' ascendance in the Democratic presidential primary has brought louder calls for some of his rivals to drop out of the race. Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar said during a stop in Arkansas the day after she came in sixth in Nevada that dropping out was “not even a close call" for her.

by The Associated Press

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February 24, 2020 4:57 PM

U.S. appeals court upholds Trump rules involving abortions

The rules ban taxpayer-funded clinics from making abortion referrals and prohibit clinics that receive federal money from sharing office space with abortion providers — a rule critics said would force many to find new locations, undergo expensive remodels or shut down.

by The Associated Press

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February 24, 2020 3:52 PM

Minnesota schools face deficits despite budget increase

Many Minnesota school districts face budget deficits despite the biggest single spending increase in last year's bipartisan two-year $540 million budget deal in education funding.

by The Associated Press

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February 24, 2020 2:07 PM

Changes to the ‘public charge’ rule: 8 key questions, answered

Starting this week, the federal government is expanding the scope of its “public charge” rule, a move that will make it tougher for some immigrants to access public aid. Here’s what you need to know.