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MPR News Update

MPR News Update, AM Edition for July 24, 2017

Good morning! What would be in your photograph to define love? We're conditioned to think of true love as love at the beginning. The Winona Daily News reminds us today that love at the end is a much better definition, MPR News blogger Bob Collins writes. | NewsCut | Forecast

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MPR News Update, PM Edition for July 21, 2017

Good afternoon! Maura and Bobby Marko have a passion for the outdoors, and it's clear that if there was one thing they weren't going to give up when one -- and then two -- kids joined them, it's the outdoors. "We are raising our children to love and explore the outdoors as much as possible," they write on their website, and they're encouraging other parents to do the same. | NewsCut | Forecast

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MPR News Update - July 20, 2017

Good morning. Flash flood warnings continue this morning in parts of southeastern Minnesota and southwestern Wisconsin with heavy rain and mudslides hindering travel in some areas. Minnesota lost a media icon yesterday. Bill Diehl, "the Rajah of the Records," died at age 91. Diehl made his name covering entertainment for the Pioneer Press for 53 years, changing the way pop culture was covered around here. | NewsCut | Forecast

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MPR News Update, AM Edition for July 19, 2017

Good morning. The investigation into who released 35,000 mink from a pelt farm in central Minnesota continues. Authorities now say they believe animal rights activists set the animals free by dismantling parts of the exterior fence. Hundreds of mink have already been found dead in the area of the farm, Sheriff Don Gudmundson said. | Forecast

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MPR News Update, PM Edition for July 19, 2017

Good afternoon. New transcripts of the 911 call Justine Ruszczyk made Saturday night show how quickly her attempt to help someone ended up with her being shot dead by a police officer. "I can hear someone out the back and I, I'm not sure if she's having sex or being raped," Ruszczyk says in the transcript. Read more here. | BCA says officer 'startled' by noise before partner fatally shot woman

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MPR News Update, AM Edition for July 18, 2017

Good morning! After a night of storms, more rain is on the way. Showers and thunderstorms are moving into central Minnesota, with a chance of severe weather today and tonight. If the weather has you down, we have the cure. A dog story! A retriever named Storm became a star over the weekend when he saved a fawn from drowning while on a walk along the Long Island Sound. Good boy! | NewsCut | Forecast

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MPR News Update, PM Edition for July 17, 2017

Good afternoon! Forest bathing is a new wellness trend that studies suggest is showing several health benefits for those who practice it. Don't let the name fool you, you don't need a swimsuit. Forest bathing is about an immersion of the senses into the natural world. | Forecast

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MPR News Update, AM Edition for July 17, 2017

Good morning! The dog days of summer are here! It'll be hot and humid today with highs near 90 and possible thunderstorms north of the Twin Cities metro this evening. If you can stand the heat, get out with the kids and play in the dirt. According to a new book by scientist Jack Gilbert, getting a little dirty can be good for a developing immune system. | Forecast

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MPR News Update, PM Edition for July 14, 2017

Good afternoon! The X Games are bringing some extremely awesome entertainment to the Twin Cities this weekend, it's also bringing some extremely frustrating road woes if you're trying to get around U.S. Bank Stadium. Check out the top problem areas here. | Forecast

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MPR News Update for July 13

Good morning! Cloudy with a slight chance of showers northeast. Highs in the mid-60s to mid-70s south. Is there a better way to start your day than with a nice story about nice people -- and dogs? Here's your daily dose of sweetness. | Forecast | Updraft weather blog

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