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Stories from September 14, 2019

Bye-bye highway: As of Monday, one Minnesota state highway will cease to exist

Bye-bye highway: As of Monday, one Minnesota state highway will cease to exist

As of Monday, a state highway in western Minnesota will be no more. It's part of an ongoing process in which MnDOT meets with county officials to assess how highways are used, and whether a so-called "turnback” to local control is warranted.
by Andrew Krueger

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Warmer temperatures Sunday and into next week, with 80s in sight

Saturday was our warmest day in the Twin Cities metro area and much of southern Minnesota since last Tuesday. Sunday will be even warmer. More good news: the upgrade of the National Weather Service radar in Chanhassen is moving along nicely.
by Ron Trenda

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Still reeling from Dorian, Bahamas hit by tropical storm

Still reeling from Dorian, Bahamas hit by tropical storm

Officials temporarily suspended aid efforts and closed a couple of small airports in the Bahamas on Saturday as Tropical Storm Humberto dumped rain on parts of the archipelago's northwest region that were hammered by Hurricane Dorian two weeks ago.
by The Associated Press

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White House says bin Laden son killed in counterterrorism operation

The White House announced Saturday that Hamza bin Laden, the son of the late al-Qaida leader who had become an increasingly prominent figure in the terrorist organization, was killed in a U.S. counterterrorism operation in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region.
by The Associated Press

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Ken Burns gets to the heart of 'Country Music'

Ken Burns gets to the heart of 'Country Music'

The film includes interviews with Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, Charley Pride as well as surprises like Paul Simon, Elvis Costello and one of the last interviews with the late Merle Haggard.
by Denise Guerra and Scott Simon

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This year's wet weather may lead to vibrant fall colors in Minnesota

This year's wet weather may lead to vibrant fall colors in Minnesota

Abundant rainfall this year may lead to a particularly vibrant display of fall color across Minnesota — as long as we get some sunny, dry days in the coming weeks.
by Andrew Krueger

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Coming for your AR-15? O'Rourke scrambles Democrats' gun message

Coming for your AR-15? O'Rourke scrambles Democrats' gun message

The Democrats have long contended their support of gun control laws does not mean they want to take away law-abiding citizens' firearms. But on Friday, they struggled to square that message with their presidential contender's full-throated call on national TV for confiscating assault rifles.
by The Associated Press

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Milder temperatures return, with afternoon/evening thunderstorm chances

High temperatures finally rebound this weekend. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible in parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin Saturday afternoon/evening. A severe thunderstorm is possible. We have details on the thunderstorm chances and our nice Sunday forecast. The Minnesota fall color map has been updated too.
by Ron Trenda

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Yemen rebels claim drone attacks on major Saudi oil sites

Yemen rebels claim drone attacks on major Saudi oil sites

Drones claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked the world's largest oil processing facility in Saudi Arabia and a major oilfield operated by Saudi Aramco early Saturday, sparking a huge fire at a processor crucial to global energy supplies.
by The Associated Press

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You'll want to open every one of 'The Ten Thousand Doors of January'

You'll want to open every one of 'The Ten Thousand Doors of January'

Alix E. Harrow's debut novel, about a young woman growing up in a mysterious mansion at the turn of the last century, will lead you on a journey through books within books and worlds within worlds.
by Jessica P. Wick

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Brainerd School Board president questions teaching evolution to students

Brainerd School Board president questions teaching evolution to students

The theory of evolution and whether or not it should be taught to Brainerd School District students popped up during a board meeting this week.

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