Stories from April 21, 2024

April 21, 2024 6:08 PM

Plenty of 60s on Monday; afternoon/evening shower chance Monday & Tuesday

Our pleasant Sunday temperatures will linger into Monday. We take a look at the week ahead.

by Ron Trenda

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April 21, 2024 11:00 AM

Pleasant temps the next few days; update on our next rain chance

Temperatures rebound nicely Sunday afternoon and many of us will see highs in the 60s Monday. We take a look at a few rain chances over the coming week.

by Ron Trenda

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April 21, 2024 10:46 AM

Ober throws 6 solid innings as Twins stop 5-game slide by beating Tigers 4-3

Bailey Ober pitched six solid innings, and the Minnesota Twins stopped a five-game slide by beating the Detroit Tigers 4-3.

by The Associated Press

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April 21, 2024 10:40 AM

Twins right-hander Daniel Duarte scheduled for season-ending elbow surgery

Minnesota Twins right-handed reliever Daniel Duarte will have season-ending elbow surgery on May 8. Twins athletic trainer Nick Paparesta said Saturday the surgery will be performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Texas.

by The Associated Press

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April 21, 2024 8:42 AM

Startups want to geoengineer a cooler planet. With few rules, experts see big risks

In a parking lot and on San Francisco Bay, NPR witnesses two different tests for solar geoengineering to tackle climate change. With much science unsettled, experts say regulations aren't keeping up.

by Julia Simon

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April 21, 2024 8:29 AM

A bright Sunday; shower chance Monday afternoon

Sunday afternoon highs will be warmer than Saturday’s temps, and we’ll have plenty of sunshine. Shower chances return Monday afternoon.

by Ron Trenda

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April 21, 2024 8:19 AM

Emerance Maschmeyer stops 35 and Brianne Jenner has a hat trick as Ottawa beats Minnesota 4-0

From start to finish, Emerance Maschmeyer was Ottawa’s best player making 35 saves in a 4-0 win over Minnesota on Saturday night. Captain Brianne Jenner registered a hat trick, while Ashton Bell scored the other goal for Ottawa. Nicole Hensley made 18 saves for Minnesota, which had won all four previous games against Ottawa.

by The Associated Press

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April 21, 2024 7:55 AM

Historical markers are everywhere in America. Some get history wrong

The nation's historical markers delight, distort and, sometimes, just get the story wrong.

by Laura Sullivan and Nick McMillan

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April 21, 2024 7:06 AM

New guidelines aim to make melatonin safer for kids

The voluntary industry guidelines come amid a dramatic rise in accidental pediatric ingestions of melatonin. At the same time, more and more kids are using melatonin on purpose as a sleep aid.

by Maria Godoy

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April 21, 2024 7:00 AM

Ramsey and Washington counties launch innovative food scrap recycling program

A pioneering food scrap recycling program is being expanded to selected communities within Ramsey and Washington counties, providing residents with a solution to recycle their food waste.

by Matt Mikus

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April 20, 2024 8:59 PM

Women of color still lag behind in STEM jobs, despite efforts to change

STEM careers are still lagging when it comes to hiring women of color.

by Marisa Peñaloza

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