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Cathy Wurzer
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Morning Announcements | Weather chats with Mark Seeley

More than 100 climate stations have reported daytime highs above 80°F this week, and in western Minnesota, several places saw temperatures of 90° or higher. Normal rainfall for September typically ranges from 2.25 inches to 3.50 inches around the state, and so far, more than 40 Minnesota climate stations have reported 6 inches or more of rainfall this month.
Millions watch U of M doctor tell teens not to vape
A University of Minnesota medical school resident is taking her message about the dangers of vaping to where teens may be most likely to see it — on the TikTok video-based social media app.
Minnesota students striking for climate change share hopes, fears for future
Walkouts and protests are taking place in cities across the state as part of a global youth movement to urge climate action. We asked students from throughout the region why they’re participating.
New power generation: Rural co-op makes bet on wind, solar hybrid
A Minnesota company wants to build small renewable electric generating plants across the state, expanding local power generation. The first such hybrid wind-and-solar site is on line in western Minnesota. It’s saving the local power distribution cooperative money, but there are barriers to expanding the concept across the state.
'We're targeted': Duluth confronts issue of missing Native women as state task force meets
Law enforcement and city officials in Duluth have been gripped by the issue of missing and murdered Native women for decades. A new task force will try to tackle the issue statewide.