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August 11, 2023 4:30 PM

Arts Briefs: Apparently cats can be trained

In this week’s Arts Briefs: Hmong culture and opera, watery fun at Lake Superior and performing cats. Also, in Absolute Bleeding Edge: Wibbly wobbly timey wimey.

by Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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August 11, 2023 1:50 PM

COVID-19 on the rise in Minnesota

While the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations remains among the lowest in the pandemic, the uptick warrants vigilance — especially given that the state is also seeing some increases in COVID-19 detected in wastewater.

by Craig Helmstetter

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August 11, 2023 12:17 PM

Coronavirus FAQ: Is it wiser to get a booster now or wait for the new fall booster?

Maybe it’s not a summer surge but COVID numbers are definitely ticking up. For those with concerns due to personal risk factors or the start of the school year, the booster question is top of mind.

by Fran Kritz

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August 11, 2023 12:15 PM

Garland names special counsel in Hunter Biden investigation

David Weiss, a Trump appointee as U.S. attorney who was retained during the Biden administration, has been investigating Hunter Biden since 2019.

by Carrie Johnson

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August 11, 2023 12:12 PM

Small wildfire near Ely is now fully contained

A small wildfire detected earlier this week in the Superior National Forest southeast of Ely, Minn., is now fully contained.

by Andrew Krueger

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August 11, 2023 10:19 AM

Drew Lock throws 2 touchdown passes to lead Seahawks to a 24-13 win over Vikings

Despite being on Seattle’s roster for more than a year, Drew Lock had never taken a snap at his home stadium in a Seahawks uniform until Thursday night.

by The Associated Press

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August 11, 2023 9:20 AM

Shutterfly closing Shakopee facility, laying off almost 250 employees

The photography and design company Shutterfly has announced that it's closing its Shakopee facility and laying off 246 employees.

by MPR News Staff

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August 11, 2023 8:35 AM

Boil water advisory issued for city of Brainerd

A boil water advisory is in effect for the city of Brainerd, Minn., after testing found bacterial contamination in the city water system.

by Andrew Krueger

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August 11, 2023 5:45 AM

Parliament of the World's Religions seeks understanding and action

The Parliament of the World's Religions is about to begin in Chicago. The first Parliament took place in 1893 and is considered the beginning of the modern interfaith movement.

by Jason DeRose

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August 11, 2023 5:40 AM

Supreme Court temporarily blocks $6 billion Purdue Pharma-Sackler bankruptcy

Supreme Court's decision to review the controversial bankruptcy deal involving the maker of Oxycontin means the settlement will remain on hold at least through December.

by Brian Mann

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