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Stories from September 8, 2019

Ship overturns near Georgia port; 4 crew members missing

Ship overturns near Georgia port; 4 crew members missing

Rescuers were searching Sunday for four crew members of a cargo ship that overturned and caught fire near a port on the Georgia coast, but the efforts ran into trouble amid the flames and instability of the ship, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
by The Associated Press

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Showers and thunderstorms at times Monday and Monday night, with a severe storm possible

After a cool and rainy Sunday, we’re searching for warmer temps and a stretch of dry weather. High temperatures will rebound this week, but we’ll also see some periods of showers and thunderstorms. A planned upgrade, which will take the NWS radar in Chanhassen out of service, will start this Monday.
by Ron Trenda

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Vikings trample Falcons behind fierce defense, running game

Vikings trample Falcons behind fierce defense, running game

Anthony Harris had two interceptions and a fumble recovery, Dalvin Cook rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns, and the Vikings started the season with a 28-12 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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ATV crashes kill 2 brothers minutes apart in North Dakota

Authorities say a North Dakota man was killed in an all-terrain vehicle crash Friday night while searching for his brother who had died in a similar crash minutes earlier.
by The Associated Press

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Isle Royale wolf relocation project resumes; 15 now roaming the island

Isle Royale wolf relocation project resumes; 15 now roaming the island

Efforts to rebuild the wolf population at Isle Royale National Park have resumed, with authorities relocating a wolf from Michigan's mainland to the Lake Superior island last week.
by Andrew Krueger

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Trump says he called off secret talks at Camp David with Taliban, Afghan leaders

Trump says he called off secret talks at Camp David with Taliban, Afghan leaders

President Trump says the Taliban admitted to an attack in Kabul that killed an American soldier, so he canceled a planned meeting at Camp David and called off peace negotiations.
by Abdul Sattar, Ayesha Rascoe and Diaa Hadid

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Former S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford to challenge Trump in primary

Former S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford to challenge Trump in primary

Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina governor and congressman, has decided to launch a longshot Republican challenge to President Trump, saying Sunday that he aims to put his Appalachian Trail travails behind him for good as he tries to navigate a path to the presidency.
by The Associated Press

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Silence, devastation mark town devastated by Dorian - but some are staying

Silence, devastation mark town devastated by Dorian - but some are staying

Nearly a week after disaster roared in from the sea, much of Marsh Harbour on Abaco Island felt empty Saturday. A hot wind whistled through stands of decapitated pine trees and homes that collapsed during Hurricane Dorian. But some residents remain, and say they plan to stay and help rebuild the community.
by The Associated Press

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A very cool Sunday, with periods of rain

Our Sunday weather will be less than ideal. We’ll have cool temperatures, with periods of rain in many locations. Temperatures recover this coming week, but we’ll see several bouts of showers and thunderstorms. Starting on Monday, the weather radar at the NWS Twin Cities office will be down due to an equipment upgrade.
by Ron Trenda

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How a prenatal 'bootcamp' for new dads helps the whole family

How a prenatal 'bootcamp' for new dads helps the whole family

Prenatal classes often focus on Mom-to-be — on her shifting role and emotional needs, along with new skills. But if Dad gets sidelined early into a supporting role, research shows, everybody loses.
by Juli Fraga

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Police fatally shoot man after pursuit in Edina, Richfield

Police fatally shoot man after pursuit in Edina, Richfield

Police officers fatally shot a man late Saturday following a vehicle pursuit in Edina and Richfield that apparently was streamed on social media.
by MPR News Staff

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2 women and a magical cat hit the road in 'Are You Listening?'

2 women and a magical cat hit the road in 'Are You Listening?'

Magical realism can be tricky, but Tillie Walden gets it right in a spare yet powerful tale of two women on a road trip through West Texas who pick up a possibly magical cat.
by Etelka Lehoczky

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