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Stories from October 6, 2019

A bright and mild start to our week; much cooler by Friday, with flake chances

Our Monday and Tuesday will be sun-splashed and mild, with highs in the 60s. Some changes in our weather arrive late Wednesday, and parts of Minnesota could see some snowflakes Thursday and Friday, with mostly rain elsewhere.
by Ron Trenda

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Simone Biles has 2 more signature moves under her name after world championships

Simone Biles has 2 more signature moves under her name after world championships

The 22-year-old star gymnast landed a double-double dismount from the balance beam that will now be known as the "Biles," and a triple-double that is being dubbed the "Biles II." St. Paul’s Sunisa Lee also turned in a strong showing during qualifying at world championships.
by Wynne Davis

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Loons fall to Sounders, will host Galaxy in playoffs

Loons fall to Sounders, will host Galaxy in playoffs

Minnesota, which started the day tied for second with Seattle, slipped to fourth and will host the Los Angeles Galaxy in the first round of the new single-elimination playoffs.
by The Associated Press

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Iraq blames 'malicious hands' as toll from unrest tops 100

Iraq blames 'malicious hands' as toll from unrest tops 100

Twelve anti-government demonstrators were killed Sunday in ongoing protests in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, the latest fatalities in six days of clashes that have left more than 100 dead and thousands wounded.

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Cousins, Thielen, Cook lead Vikings in dominant win over Giants

Cousins, Thielen, Cook lead Vikings in dominant win over Giants

Kirk Cousins threw two touchdowns to Adam Thielen, Dalvin Cook ran for 132 yards and the Minnesota Vikings made life miserable for Daniel Jones and the New York Giants in every way possible in a 28-10 victory Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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Swedish teen climate activist to visit Dakotas reservations

Swedish teen climate activist to visit Dakotas reservations

A 16-year-old Swedish climate activist who garnered international attention when she scolded world leaders at the United Nations is visiting American Indian reservations in the Dakotas to talk about oil pipelines.
by The Associated Press

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Ondoro, Kohnen win titles at Twin Cities Marathon

Ondoro, Kohnen win titles at Twin Cities Marathon

Dominic Ondoro and Julia Kohnen won the men's and women's titles under sunny skies Sunday at the 2019 Twin Cities Marathon. It's the fourth title for Ondoro.
by Martin Moylan and MPR News Staff

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GM-UAW talks take turn for worse; settlement not near

GM-UAW talks take turn for worse; settlement not near

Contract talks aimed at ending a 21-day strike by the United Auto Workers against General Motors have taken a turn for the worse, hitting a big snag over product commitments for U.S. factories, a union official wrote in an email to members.
by The Associated Press

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It's Fat Bear Week in Alaska's Katmai National Park - time to fill out your bracket

It's Fat Bear Week in Alaska's Katmai National Park - time to fill out your bracket

Bears preparing for hibernation need to eat as much as they can for the winter. In Alaska, it's turned into an ursine March Madness with bears going head to head to see who is the fattest.
by Tom Goldman

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The lasting legacy of Bob Ross and his colorful world of 'happy accidents'

The lasting legacy of Bob Ross and his colorful world of 'happy accidents'

The bushy-haired former Air Force sergeant with the soothing voice rose to fame in the 1980s and '90s with his PBS show The Joy of Painting. Bob Ross died in 1995, but his popularity endures.
by Kat Lonsdorf

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Second whistleblower adds to impeachment peril at White House

Second whistleblower adds to impeachment peril at White House

A second whistleblower has spoken to the intelligence community's internal watchdog and has information that backs the original whistleblower's complaint about President Trump's dealings with Ukraine, according to the lawyer for the two.
by The Associated Press

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'Ninth House' keeps watch over bloody mysteries

'Ninth House' keeps watch over bloody mysteries

Leigh Bardugo's new stand-alone thriller is set at a dark, twisty alternate version of Yale, where the famed secret societies practice world-manipulating magic — with sometimes deadly results.
by Jason Sheehan

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How the trade war crushed a growing Chinese market for U.S. cranberries

How the trade war crushed a growing Chinese market for U.S. cranberries

The U.S. spent millions to get China to embrace the unknown fruit — and it did. Now, tariffs have driven China to buy its cranberries from other countries, leaving U.S. farmers in the lurch.
by Adrian Ma

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A breezy Sunday, with some sunshine; Warmer temps to start the week

It was great to wake up to sunshine this morning! We really haven’t seen much sunshine since last Monday afternoon. It’ll be a breezy Sunday, but afternoon highs will be close to normal. You’ll like the weather the first part of the coming week, but parts of Minnesota could see some snow late in the week.
by Ron Trenda

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4 killed, 5 wounded in overnight shooting at Kansas bar

4 killed, 5 wounded in overnight shooting at Kansas bar

Two men opened fire inside a bar in Kansas City, Kansas, early Sunday, killing four people and wounding five others in a shooting believed to have stemmed from an earlier dispute, police said.
by The Associated Press

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Ginger Baker, Cream drummer and force of nature, dies at 80

Ginger Baker, Cream drummer and force of nature, dies at 80

The 1960s rock icon, who was also an accomplished jazz musician and performed in Blind Faith and with Fela Kuti, died Sunday morning at age 80.
by Tom Moon

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How to talk to teens about vaping

How to talk to teens about vaping

Vaping has attracted a new generation to nicotine, and is fueling a dangerous outbreak of lung disease. If you're a parent of a teen you're probably worried. But what should you say to your kids?
by Emily Vaughn

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Gregorius, Yankees shut down Twins again, lead ALDS 2-0

Gregorius, Yankees shut down Twins again, lead ALDS 2-0

Didi Gregorius hit a slump-busting grand slam during a seven-run third inning and the New York Yankees pummeled the Minnesota Twins again, cruising to an 8-2 victory Saturday for a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Series.
by The Associated Press

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