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Stories from April 27, 2019

Why a classic Levantine dish is sailing from Canada to Syrian refugees

Why a classic Levantine dish is sailing from Canada to Syrian refugees

Refugee women from a group called Newcomer Kitchen are cooking traditional Levantine food for their community in Toronto -- and have found a way to share it with displaced Syrians in the Middle East.
by Jack Allen

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1 killed, 3 wounded in shooting at Calif. synagogue during Passover

1 killed, 3 wounded in shooting at Calif. synagogue during Passover

Officials said at a news conference that a white man entered Chabad of Poway, northeast of San Diego, on Saturday and opened fire on worshippers with an assault weapon. The 19-year-old suspect was taken into custody without incident.
by Associated Press

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A cool but quiet Sunday; stuck in the 50s

A cool but quiet Sunday; stuck in the 50s

Residents of far southern Minnesota, who saw wet snow on Saturday, can look forward to much better weather on Sunday. Northwestern Minnesota had plenty of Saturday sunshine, but Sunday will bring clouds and a shower chance to that area. April is known for its changeable weather. Temperature trends Sunday highs will be in the upper 40s…
by Ron Trenda

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A workable alternative to nursing homes in Vermont: Adult family care

A workable alternative to nursing homes in Vermont: Adult family care

In Vermont, there are more elderly patients with medical needs than there are nursing homes. A growing number of families in the state are opening their homes to the elderly as an alternative.
by Emily Corwin

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Snow tapers in southeastern Minnesota this evening; a quick update

Snow tapers in southeastern Minnesota this evening; a quick update

Northwestern Minnesota has seen plenty of sunshine today.  Far southern Minnesota has seen wet snow. The snow, or a rain/snow mix, will gradually pull out of southeastern Minnesota this evening. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s North American Mesoscale forecast model shows the potential precipitation pattern from mid afternoon through Saturday evening: The color chart…
by Ron Trenda

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In Laos, a Chinese-funded railway sparks hope for growth -- and fears of debt

In Laos, a Chinese-funded railway sparks hope for growth -- and fears of debt

The more than 250-mile, $6 billion railway is set to cut through the northern part of Laos and is primarily financed and built by the Chinese. So far, the project has mostly employed Chinese workers.
by Ashley Westerman

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Activists seek bans nationwide on conversion therapy for minors

Activists seek bans nationwide on conversion therapy for minors

Conversion therapy aims to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. The practice is discredited by mental health professionals and is linked to higher rates of suicide.
by Leila Fadel

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New Ethiopian consulate in St. Paul seeks to build trust

New Ethiopian consulate in St. Paul seeks to build trust

Ethiopia is now the only African nation with a fully functioning consulate with full diplomatic powers in Minnesota. Until now, Ethiopians had to travel to the embassy in Washington, D.C. to resolve visa and passport issues face-to-face, or seek help with others matters requiring government documentation.
by Associated Press

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Republicans re-elect Carnahan as party chair

Carnahan will lead the party in the upcoming 2020 election, when the entire Legislature is on the ballot.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Metro shower chance, with a few flakes possible; heavy snow far southern Minnesota

Metro shower chance, with a few flakes possible; heavy snow far southern Minnesota

It sometimes snows in April. When it does, the April sun typically melts it quickly. That’s a comforting thought for areas of far southern Minnesota that will see the most snow this Saturday. The big picture A low pressure system will move across far northern Missouri today, spinning moisture over Iowa and southern portions of Minnesota…
by Ron Trenda

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Mix of rain and flakes; several inches of snow for parts of far southern Minnesota

Mix of rain and flakes; several inches of snow for parts of far southern Minnesota

Computer model trends put the heaviest snow across far southern Minnesota into southern Wisconsin today. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s North American Mesoscale forecast model shows the potential precipitation pattern from Saturday morning through Saturday evening: The color chart to the right of the loop refers to the strength of the signal that returns…
by Ron Trenda

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