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Stories from July 13, 2019

Pavilion strengthens bonds between St. Paul, Chinese sister city

Pavilion strengthens bonds between St. Paul, Chinese sister city

A decade in the making, crowds gathered to dedicate and celebrate the new Xiang Jiang Pavilion at St. Paul's Phalen Regional Park on Saturday — and it's just the first phase of a larger garden project.
by John Nguyen

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Vatican mystery over missing girl deepens as bones are found

Vatican mystery over missing girl deepens as bones are found

The mystery of the 1983 disappearance of the 15-year-old daughter of a Vatican employee took yet another twist Saturday following excavations this week at a Vatican City cemetery. The Vatican said it had discovered two sets of bones under a stone slab that will be formally opened next week.
by Katie Presley

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The camera that went to the moon and changed how we see it

The camera that went to the moon and changed how we see it

Astronaut Walter Schirra's decision to bring a Swedish-made Hasselblad on his Mercury spaceflight set the course for NASA's choice of the camera for the Apollo lunar program.
by Scott Neuman

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New White House press secretary 'likes a challenge'

New White House press secretary 'likes a challenge'

In a previous role Stephanie Grisham was involved in an effort to boot a reporter from covering the Arizona House. Generally liked by reporters, she can be fierce in defending those she works for.
by Tamara Keith

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Minneapolis police seek suspect in downtown shooting

Minneapolis police seek suspect in downtown shooting

In the month of July, at least five people have been struck by gunfire at or near popular entertainment sites downtown. Minneapolis police officials say budget talks will include a request for additional "public safety resources and personnel."
by Brandt Williams

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Family legend becomes reality with discovery at Duluth's Glensheen Mansion

Family legend becomes reality with discovery at Duluth's Glensheen Mansion

For years, it lurked beneath dark water and debris in the boathouse at Duluth's historic Glensheen Mansion. On Thursday, it finally was lifted into the open — and confirmed a long-standing family legend.
by Andrew Krueger

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A steamy Sunday, with PM storms possible; hot on Monday too

The Saturday afternoon high temperature at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was 87 degrees, which is three degrees above average.  It definitely felt summery, with dew point temperatures in the lower 60s. Our Sunday weather will be downright steamy. Temperature trends  Sunday highs will be in the 80s over most of northern and central Minnesota, with…
by Ron Trenda

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BCA identifies five officers involved in fatal shooting in Eagan

BCA identifies five officers involved in fatal shooting in Eagan

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says five police officers fired rifles in a July 2 incident that left a 23-year-old man dead following an hours-long standoff in Eagan.
by MPR News Staff

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Has your doctor talked with you about climate change?

Has your doctor talked with you about climate change?

Some physicians say connecting environmental effects of climate change -- heat waves, more pollen and longer allergy seasons -- to the health consequences helps them better care for patients.
by Martha Bebinger

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Somali forces end extremist siege of hotel; 26 dead

Somali forces end extremist siege of hotel; 26 dead

Somali forces on Saturday morning ended an all-night siege on a hotel in the southern port city of Kismayo, in which the death toll has risen to 26 people, including a prominent Canadian-Somali journalist and several foreigners, officials say.
by Associated Press

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Barry crawls ashore in Louisiana, weakens to tropical storm

Barry crawls ashore in Louisiana, weakens to tropical storm

Carrying "off the chart" amounts of moisture, Barry crawled ashore Saturday in Louisiana and quickly weakened to a tropical storm that promised to dump heavy rains that could last for days.
by Associated Press

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In game honoring late pitcher, Angels throw a no-hitter

In game honoring late pitcher, Angels throw a no-hitter

With Tyler Skaggs' name and No. 45 on all of their jerseys Friday night, the Los Angeles Angels played practically perfect baseball throughout their first home game since their 27-year-old teammate's death.
by Associated Press

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Excessive heat watch for metro area begins Sunday afternoon; hot on Monday too

Excessive heat watch for metro area begins Sunday afternoon; hot on Monday too

Our dew points will be a bit sticky today, but they’ll ramp up into the tropical 70s in many areas on Sunday. Our temperatures will be warmer on Sunday too. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for the Twin Cities metro area that begins Sunday afternoon and runs through Monday evening:…
by Ron Trenda

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Mueller testimony delayed until July 24

Mueller testimony delayed until July 24

Special counsel Robert Mueller had been scheduled to testify July 17 about the findings of his Russia investigation. But lawmakers in both parties complained that the short length of the hearings would not allow enough time for all members to ask questions.
by Associated Press

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