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Stories from June 29, 2019

Duluth police say missing woman has been found safe

The Duluth Police Department said Saturday night that a 49-year-old woman reported missing earlier in the day has been found safe.
by MPR News Staff

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Severe storms cause damage, knock out power in Red River Valley

Severe storms brought wind gusts as high as 80 miles per hour to parts of the Red River Valley on Saturday, knocking out power to thousands of homes and businesses.
by Andrew Krueger

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Oregon Republican senators end walkout over carbon bill

Oregon Republican senators end walkout over carbon bill

Republican lawmakers returned to the Oregon Senate on Saturday, ending an acrimonious nine-day walkout over a carbon emissions bill that would have been the second such legislation in the nation.
by Associated Press

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Federal judge rules against border wall construction with military funds

Federal judge rules against border wall construction with military funds

The Trump administration had planned to transfer Defense Department funds intended for anti-drug activities. The judge ruled Friday in a lawsuit against the transfer, filed by the Sierra Club and others.
by Barbara Campbell and Bobby Allyn

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Hot and sticky weekend continues; storms likely on Sunday

Hot and sticky weekend continues; storms likely on Sunday

There’s nothing quite like having Florida weather in Minnesota. Saturday has been hot and very sticky for most of us, but it could have been even hotter. Severe thunderstorms that produced a measured wind gust of 80 mph at the Fargo airport weakened into harmless cooling showers as they tracked across northern Minnesota. Farther south,…
by Bill Endersen

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Authorities ID victims of medical helicopter crash in Brainerd

Authorities ID victims of medical helicopter crash in Brainerd

Authorities have identified the two crew members who died and a third who was injured Friday when a medical helicopter crashed at the Brainerd airport.
by MPR News Staff

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U.S. Highway 52 reopens near Pine Island; major flooding reported downstream

U.S. Highway 52 reopens near Pine Island; major flooding reported downstream

U.S. Highway 52 near Pine Island reopened Saturday morning after being closed by flood waters for much of the previous day. Meanwhile downstream, the Zumbro River reached major flood stage at Zumbro Falls.
by Andrew Krueger

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Trump holds off on more China tariffs; 2 sides agree to restart trade talks

Trump holds off on more China tariffs; 2 sides agree to restart trade talks

Speaking at the Group of 20 summit, President Trump said the two countries would "continue the negotiation." He said the U.S. would keep existing tariffs in place, but would not impose new tariffs on imports from China.
by Scott Horsley

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Hot and humid weekend with a few storms

Hot and humid weekend with a few storms

If you have been looking forward to sweltering weather, then this will be your kind of weekend. And we will throw in a few thunderstorms for good measure. Seriously, though, steamy weather is dangerous for people and pets. Drinking plenty of water can keep you hydrated, but shade, fans and air conditioning are keys to…
by Bill Endersen

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Podcasts are providing a new way into poetry

Podcasts are providing a new way into poetry

A poem on the page has its appeal -- but poetry spoken aloud is a more intimate experience. And a new crop of podcasts are expanding poetry, giving context to poems and drawing in new audiences.
by Jeevika Verma

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