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Stories from September 29, 2019

Officials watching for disease that kills oak trees say it hasn't yet been found in Minnesota

Officials watching for disease that kills oak trees say it hasn't yet been found in Minnesota

Minnesota agriculture officials monitoring for the possible spread of a fungus-like organism that has killed millions of oak trees on the West Coast say it has not yet been found in the state.
by Andrew Krueger

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Drizzle and maybe thunderstorms Sunday night; sultry Monday central and south

Drizzle and maybe thunderstorms Sunday night; sultry Monday central and south

A gray Sunday with rain and drizzle will remain cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms overnight. Monday will bring rain and storms to northern Minnesota while central and southern sections steep in hot, very humid air. Strong or severe storms are possible by late afternoon or evening as a cold front barges in.
by Bill Endersen

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Legendary Mexican crooner José José dies from cancer

Legendary Mexican crooner José José dies from cancer

Mexican crooner José José, the elegant dresser who moved audiences to tears with melancholic love ballads and was known as the "Prince of Song," has died at the age of 71.
by The Associated Press

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Elon Musk unveils SpaceX's new Starship, designed to fly to the moon, Mars and beyond

Elon Musk unveils SpaceX's new Starship, designed to fly to the moon, Mars and beyond

Calling it "the most inspiring thing" he's ever seen, SpaceX's CEO talked up his company's big innovation and plans to fast-track production of the spacecraft. He hopes to fly passengers by next year.
by Carmel Wroth

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Early-season snowstorm wallops northern Rocky Mountains

Early-season snowstorm wallops northern Rocky Mountains

Parts of the northern Rocky Mountains looked more like mid-winter rather than early fall on Sunday as a snowstorm dumped record amounts of wind-driven snow that caused hazardous travel conditions and scattered power outages.
by The Associated Press

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What's next as House committees launch impeachment probes

What's next as House committees launch impeachment probes

House Democrats are planning a rapid start to their push for impeachment of President Trump, with hearings and depositions starting this week. Here’s a look at the next steps.
by The Associated Press

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Hong Kong protests: Chaotic scenes unfold in streets ahead of China's National Day

Hong Kong protests: Chaotic scenes unfold in streets ahead of China's National Day

Protesters rained down bricks and Molotov cocktails on government buildings, and riot police deployed tear gas in some of the most forceful police responses since protests began in early June.
by Julie McCarthy and Bobby Allyn

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Giuliani says he'd only help impeachment probe with Trump OK

Giuliani says he'd only help impeachment probe with Trump OK

Under fire for peddling a debunked conspiracy theory, President Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani said Sunday he would cooperate with the House's impeachment inquiry only if Trump gave him permission.
by The Associated Press

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Defense at the forefront as Vikings travel to take on Bears

Defense at the forefront as Vikings travel to take on Bears

It's shaping up to be a defensive battle as the Minnesota Vikings travel to Chicago to take on the Bears on Sunday afternoon. MPR's Jeffrey Bissoy and John Wanamaker previewed the matchup.
by John Wanamaker and Jeffrey Bissoy

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Police investigating fatal shootings in Minneapolis, St. Paul; one suspect arrested

Police investigating fatal shootings in Minneapolis, St. Paul; one suspect arrested

Police said the first shooting happened just before 10:30 p.m. near the corner of Eighth and Hennepin in downtown Minneapolis. The other happened at about 11:15 p.m. near the corner of Hudson Road and Earl Street on St. Paul's east side.
by Andrew Krueger

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Dank Sunday statewide; steamy southern half Monday

Dank Sunday statewide; steamy southern half Monday

Overnight rain has been giving way to low clouds, drizzle and light rain. Some thunderstorms are possible later on Sunday. Monday will be steamy across about the southern half of Minnesota. Strong storms are possible late Monday as a cold front plows into the tropical air.
by Bill Endersen

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In Meg Cabot's latest, saving animals, finding love, and making 'No Judgments'

In Meg Cabot's latest, saving animals, finding love, and making 'No Judgments'

The heroine of Cabot's new novel, inspired by a real story, tries not to judge the neglectful people who've abandoned their pets after a hurricane batters her Florida home town. Hint: It's difficult.
by Kamrun Nesa

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Mystery woman sings opera in Los Angeles metro — and goes viral

Mystery woman sings opera in Los Angeles metro — and goes viral

A video posted on Twitter by the LAPD shows the woman, her hair pulled up in pigtails and arms loaded with bags, singing a famous Puccini aria, and hitting every note.
by Kat Lonsdorf

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Tracy Chevalier says 'A Single Thread' can make all the difference

Tracy Chevalier says 'A Single Thread' can make all the difference

Chevalier's new novel follows one of the generation of "surplus women," who lost their men in World War I and had to make new lives for themselves — sometimes outside the bounds of convention.
by Petra Mayer

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Rainbow Rowell's 'Wayward Son' seeks peace on the road

Rainbow Rowell's 'Wayward Son' seeks peace on the road

In her new book, Rowell returns to her Harry Potter-inspired heroes Simon and Baz — who've saved the world from evil and are at a loss as to what to do next. The answer? A road trip across America.
by Caitlyn Paxson

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Student journalist scores big scoop in Trump-Ukraine story

Student journalist scores big scoop in Trump-Ukraine story

A 20-year-old student at Arizona State University broke the news that a key State Department official who was involved in talks between President Trump and the Ukrainian government had stepped down from his post.
by The Associated Press

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