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Stories from July 14, 2019

Duluth leaders push for closer look at toxic refinery chemical

Duluth leaders push for closer look at toxic refinery chemical

More than a year after a massive explosion rocked the Husky Energy oil refinery in Superior, Wis., Duluth leaders on Monday will consider asking for a federal study on the safety of hydrogen fluoride in refineries.
by Dan Kraker

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A steamy Monday, with a t-storm chance; heat advisory for the Twin Cities metro

A steamy Monday, with a t-storm chance; heat advisory for the Twin Cities metro

It was a steamy Sunday across central and southern Minnesota and parts of western Wisconsin. Portions of central and northern Minnesota saw some strong to severe thunderstorms Sunday afternoon and Sunday evening, and a few strong thunderstorms clipped the northeast part of the Twin Cities metro area in the evening. Some spots in Minnesota also…
by Ron Trenda

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Caregiving for a loved one? How to get the help you need

Caregiving for a loved one? How to get the help you need

Your friends want to help you out when there's a family health crisis. But it can be overwhelming to manage the offers of support. Here's advice to help friends help you.
by John Henning Schumann

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Science might explain weird, emotional behavior on airplanes

Science might explain weird, emotional behavior on airplanes

The reason some passengers weep uncontrollably or order strange beverages in the sky might be related to high levels of noise and low air pressure in the cabin.
by Josh Axelrod

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Severe thunderstorm watch for much of Minnesota until midnight, includes the Twin Cities metro area

The Storm Prediction Center of the National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch that continues until midnight Sunday night across a large portion of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities metro area: A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota until 12 AM CDT pic.twitter.com/AD3ceWrQxj —…
by Ron Trenda

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Leave the U.S., Trump tells liberal Democratic congresswomen

Leave the U.S., Trump tells liberal Democratic congresswomen

Starkly injecting race into his criticism of liberal Democrats, President Trump said four congresswomen of color should go back to the "broken and crime infested" countries they came from, ignoring the fact that all of the women are American citizens and three were born in the U.S.
by Associated Press

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Police: Man dies after attacking immigration jail in Washington state

A 69-year-old man armed with a rifle threw incendiary devices at an immigration jail in Washington state early Saturday morning, then was found dead after four police officers arrived and opened fire, authorities said.
by Associated Press

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Trump's immigration sweeps in major cities set to begin

Trump's immigration sweeps in major cities set to begin

The sweeps were expected to start Sunday, but New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio tweeted Saturday that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency had already taken some action in New York.
by Associated Press

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Mixing alcohol and sun? You may be at greater risk for sunburn

Mixing alcohol and sun? You may be at greater risk for sunburn

Drinking alcohol is linked to an increased risk of skin cancer. Part of the risk may be explained by the direct effect that alcohol has on antioxidant levels in the skin, which can hasten a sunburn.
by Allison Aubrey

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Simple ways to prevent falls among older adults

Simple ways to prevent falls among older adults

More older adults are dying from falls today than they did 20 years ago. But there are simple steps you can take to improve balance, vision and alertness -- and keep from falling.
by Luisa Torres

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'The Chain' asks: How far would you go for your child?

'The Chain' asks: How far would you go for your child?

In Adrian McKinty's propulsive new thriller, an organization called The Chain kidnaps children, and forces the parents to kidnap another child in turn in order to rescue their own
by Paddy Hirsch

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Metro heat advisory this afternoon through Monday evening; thunderstorm chances increase this evening

Metro heat advisory this afternoon through Monday evening; thunderstorm chances increase this evening

It’ll be steamy Sunday afternoon and evening across much of southern and central Minnesota and parts of western Wisconsin. You’ll want to stay hydrated. Temperature details Sunday afternoon highs will be well into the 80s across the northern half of Minnesota, with 90 to lower 90s in the  southern half of Minnesota and parts of…
by Ron Trenda

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Metro heat advisory begins this afternoon; thunderstorm chances increase by evening

Metro heat advisory begins this afternoon; thunderstorm chances increase by evening

Get ready for some steamy weather. Temperature trends Sunday highs will be in the 80s over most of northern and central Minnesota, with 90 or lower 90s in the Twin Cities metro area and southern Minnesota. Dew points will climb into the 70s Sunday afternoon across much of the southern half of Minnesota and parts of…
by Ron Trenda

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Thousands left in the dark during NYC power outage

On the anniversary of a 1977 blackout that hit most of New York City, a massive power outage brought the curtain down on Broadway shows and stalled traffic Saturday night on Manhattan streets. Underground, the power outage affecting 73,000 customers for hours also left the subway system in disarray.
by Associated Press

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