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Stories from October 5, 2019

Gathering marks first observance of Veterans Suicide Prevention and Awareness Day in Minnesota

Gathering marks first observance of Veterans Suicide Prevention and Awareness Day in Minnesota

State leaders and relatives of veterans who died by suicide were among those who gathered Saturday in North St. Paul for the inaugural observance of Veterans Suicide Prevention and Awareness Day in Minnesota.
by Matt Sepic

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Nicer weather for our Sunday, and temps ramp up to start the week

There’s some sun in our Sunday forecast. High temperatures ramp up as we go from Monday through Wednesday, then they retreat later in the week. Some parts of Minnesota could even see a few flakes later this week.
by Ron Trenda

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Abortion, immigrants, LGBT rights top Supreme Court's new term

Abortion, immigrants, LGBT rights top Supreme Court's new term

Abortion rights as well as protections for young immigrants and LGBT people top an election-year agenda for the Supreme Court. Its conservative majority will have ample opportunity to flex its muscle, testing Chief Justice John Roberts' attempts to keep the court clear of Washington partisan politics.
by The Associated Press

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Before he animated for Disney, he sketched cartoons in an internment camp

Before he animated for Disney, he sketched cartoons in an internment camp

As a child, Willie Ito spent nearly three years in a Japanese American internment camp. At StoryCorps, he tells his son how he went from doodling on Sears catalogs to animating for Walt Disney.
by Emma Bowman and Mia Warren

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Trump's Ukraine call might violate election laws, but no one's enforcing them

Trump's Ukraine call might violate election laws, but no one's enforcing them

Campaign finance lawyers believe Trump’s request to Ukraine's president that he investigate Joe Biden and his family broke the law. But the Federal Election Commission lacks a quorum, and the Justice Department sees no crime.
by Brian Naylor

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Week after wedding, Twins rookie Dobnak gets playoff start

Week after wedding, Twins rookie Dobnak gets playoff start

Last weekend, Randy Dobnak got married in Maryland. This weekend, the undrafted rookie will pitch a playoff game for the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium.
by The Associated Press

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4 homeless men beaten to death with pipe in New York City

4 homeless men beaten to death with pipe in New York City

A homeless man wielding a long metal pipe rampaged through New York City early Saturday attacking other people who were homeless and sleeping outside, killing four and leaving a fifth in critical condition, police said.
by The Associated Press

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Photos: Fall colors on Minnesota's North Shore

Photos: Fall colors on Minnesota's North Shore

Fall colors are at or near their peak this weekend across much of northern Minnesota, including the North Shore — bringing a wave of red, orange and yellow to the rocky ridges overlooking Lake Superior.
by Andrew Krueger

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Saturday puddles, but Sunday looks mostly dry

Saturday puddles, but Sunday looks mostly dry

Our puddly Saturday weather will be followed by a breezy and brighter Sunday. We have an update on the beautiful fall colors that can be found right now in many parts of Minnesota. Sunshine and milder temps are on tap for Monday and Tuesday, then colder air returns later in the week.
by Ron Trenda

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Trump bars immigrants who cannot pay for health care coverage

Trump bars immigrants who cannot pay for health care coverage

President Trump signed a proclamation late Friday barring legal immigrants who cannot prove they will have health care coverage or the means to pay for it within 30 days of their arrival to the United States.
by The Associated Press and Richard Gonzales

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'Let the Water Speak': Sharing stories, building relationships in the Folwell neighborhood

'Let the Water Speak': Sharing stories, building relationships in the Folwell neighborhood

The Folwell neighborhood is separated from the Mississippi River by an interstate highway and a sprawling industrial site. On the evening of Aug. 22, an event was held in “The Story Garden,” dedicated to sharing stories and raising consciousness of the river among the people who live near its banks.
by Melissa Townsend

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Ancient scroll's hidden contents revealed through infrared imaging

Ancient scroll's hidden contents revealed through infrared imaging

More than 200 years ago, a scroll damaged by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius was unrolled and pasted onto cardboard, even though it had writing on the back. New imagery shows some of what's long been hidden.
by Merrit Kennedy

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