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October 11, 2024 5:55 AM

Lynx edge out a win against the Liberty. Overdose deaths dip in Minnesota and upcoming south metro closure

Lynx win first WNBA finals matchoff against the New York Liberty. And for the first time since 2018, overdose deaths have decreased in Minnesota.

by Phil Picardi

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October 10, 2024 5:51 PM

Twins owners plan to sell; Drought deepens

After four decades of ownership, the Pohlad family says it's looking to sell the Minnesota Twins. And drought conditions across Minnesota continue to rapidly expand and deepen.

by Emily Reese

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October 10, 2024 7:01 AM

Lynx face off against New York Liberty. 6 children arrested and released after robberies, vehicle crashes

The Minnesota Lynx and the New York Liberty begin a best-of-five WNBA championship series Thursday night in Brooklyn. The Lynx won three of four games between the two teams this season.

by Phil Picardi

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October 9, 2024 4:15 PM

Wildfires in Superior National Forest; Worker protections for affordable housing projects

Two new wildfires are burning in the Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota. And two affordable housing developers announced today their commitment to sign on to a program designed to protect workers in the Twin Cities non-union construction industry from exploitation.

by Emily Reese

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October 9, 2024 6:03 AM

Minnesota Lynx head to WNBA championship match. Businesses push back on Walz family leave claims

The Minnesota Lynx have advanced to the WNBA championship series. They beat the Connecticut Sun Tuesday night in the fifth and deciding game of a semifinal playoff series 88-77. And Minnesota business groups are pushing back on a comment Gov. Tim Walz — the Democratic candidate for vice president — made Monday on "60 Minutes."

by Phil Picardi

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October 8, 2024 6:16 PM

Shortage of IV bags requires Minnesota hospitals to postpone non-urgent surgeries

The portrayal by Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota's new paid family and medical leave program is getting pushback from state business leaders. And some Minnesota hospitals are postponing non-urgent surgeries and procedures due a shortage of IV bags.

by Emily Reese

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October 8, 2024 6:50 AM

Rapidan Dam Store reopens at temporary location. Voyageurs park ranger who died ID'd

The Rapidan Dam Store reopened at its new, temporary location in Mankato Monday after the original building collapsed during flooding earlier this summer. And the National Park Service ranger who died responding to a call at Voyageurs National Park on Sunday has been identified.

by Phil Picardi

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October 7, 2024 5:35 PM

Minnesota National Guard members in Florida; Voyageurs National Park ranger dies

Governor Tim Walz has deployed members of the Minnesota National Guard to help with disaster assistance in Florida. And a Voyageurs National Park ranger died yesterday while attempting to rescue three people stranded on an island where they were camped on Namakan Lake.

by Emily Reese

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October 7, 2024 6:25 AM

Minnesotans protest, grieve on one year anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks in Israel

Monday marks one year since Hamas killed about 1,200 people inside Israel. On Sunday, more than 1,000 people rallied in downtown Minneapolis to protest the ongoing war that has since claimed the lives of an estimated 40,000 people in Gaza. And Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz — the Democratic candidate for vice president — appeared on Fox News Sunday.

by Phil Picardi

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October 4, 2024 3:59 PM

Why people are talking about biochar. Good chance for northern lights this weekend

A substance called biochar, which is made by cooking wood waste or other biomass at high temperatures without oxygen is getting a lot of attention in Minnesota. The resulting charcoal can store carbon dioxide for centuries. And forecasters say a strong geomagnetic storm means there's a chance to see the northern lights this weekend.

by Elena See

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