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MPR News Update

MPR News Update for April 19

Good morning! Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely in central and southern Minnesota. Highs in the upper 40s to mid-50s. Where does the time go? On this date in 1987, a momentous event happened: America was introduced to one of its most enduring families, "The Simpsons." | Forecast | Updraft weather blog

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MPR News Update for April 18

Good morning! Cloudy and breezy, with widespread showers and thunderstorms. A wintry mix north in the morning, then scattered rain in the afternoon. Highs in the 40s to 50s north, 60s south. If you just celebrated Easter, you might have some stale marshmallow Peeps lying around the house. And if you want to avoid eating those Peeps, they are the perfect material for a science experiment you can do in your own kitchen. | Forecast | Updraft weather blog

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MPR News Update, PM Edition for April 17, 2017

Good afternoon! Ever feel confused while doing your taxes? You're not alone. Results of a new Ipsos poll conducted for NPR suggest Americans may be sending a garbled message when they voice their opinions on taxes. | Forecast

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MPR News Update for April 17

Good morning! Sunny with highs in the lower 40s to lower 50s north, upper 50s to lower 60s south. Have you ever wondered why your shoelaces keep coming untied? Well, wonder no further. | Forecast | Updraft weather blog

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MPR News Update, PM Edition for April 14, 2017

Good afternoon! No curds? Oh, no whey! The "original" cheese curd stand at the Minnesota State Fair will be closing down for good. Dick and Donna Mueller started the cheese curd craze with an iconic yellow building on Dan Patch Avenue, but they're ready to retire. They had hoped to continue the tradition with family, but the State Fair reportedly won't allow their son to take it over, citing policy. | NewsCut | Forecast

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MPR News Update, PM Edition for April 13, 2017

Good afternoon! Somebody has been tearing down and burning rainbow flags in Hudson, Wis. In response, the community rallied together a movement, with one family raising enough money for 60 flags and finding at least 45 neighbors to fly them. | NewsCut | Forecast

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MPR News Update for April 13

Good morning! Mostly sunny with patchy fog in the a.m.; dense fog to the west. Highs in the mid-50s east to lower 60s west. It's that time of year again: commencement season. And for parents, letting go is really hard. | Forecast | Updraft weather blog

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MPR News Update, PM Edition for April 12, 2017

Good afternoon! When the Harlem Globetrotters come into a town, where do they head to shoot their promotional video? If you're Julian "Zeus" McClurkin, a football stadium, of course. And, in case you missed it, Minnesota's NBA team has recently rebranded, hoping for a fresh start after missing the playoffs, again. | More sports: There's good money in bad baseball | Forecast

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MPR News Update for April 11

Good morning! Decreasing clouds today, with highs in the upper 40s to mid-50s. It was a traumatizing day for one yearling female moose calf near the Boundary Waters yesterday. She had to rescued from Hungry Jack Lake after breaking through the ice. Rescuers used canoes, a tow strap and some soothing conversation. | Forecast | Updraft weather blog

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MPR News Update, PM Edition for April 11, 2017

Good afternoon! How would you like to fly over Lake Bemidji, on the Lake Bemidji? Sun Country Airlines recently unveiled a new fleet of planes, each named after a Minnesota lake. "We really wanted to showcase the great state of Minnesota and remind people of where we come from and share a little piece of our home," said Kelsey Dodson-Smith, vice president of marketing for the Eagan-based airline. | Forecast

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