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July 18, 2020 4:05 PM

Severe thunderstorm watch until 11 pm Sat. includes metro area, central and northeastern MN and NW Wisc.

Be sky-aware this Saturday afternoon and evening, and make sure that you have a way to receive weather warnings. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch that will continue until 11 p.m. Saturday forTwin Cities metro area as well as central and northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin.

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'Sleepy Joe'? Trump's insult may reveal Biden's advantage

July 18, 2020 3:33 PM

'Sleepy Joe'? Trump's insult may reveal Biden's advantage

Joe Biden is staying low-key and is nowhere near as visible as Donald Trump, and yet polls show the Democratic candidate’s numbers overshadowing the president in every key battleground state.

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July 18, 2020 2:28 PM

Minnesotans pay tribute to John Lewis

People in Minnesota and across the country are mourning the death of Georgia congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis. MPR News update for July 18, 2020. Hosted by Brian Bakst. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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In tributes, John Lewis remembered as an American hero

July 18, 2020 1:19 PM

In tributes, John Lewis remembered as an American hero

People across the country are remembering Congressman John Lewis as a man who embodied the best of American ideals and as a stalwart champion for civil rights. “John’s work and his history and commitment will serve as a model for other young, Black activists," said Minnesota civil rights leader Josie Johnson.

by Matthew S. Schwartz and MPR News Staff

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Doctor who survived COVID-19 bewildered by public disregard

July 18, 2020 10:37 AM

Doctor who survived COVID-19 bewildered by public disregard

Dr. Michael Saag spends much of his time treating patients fighting for their lives and working with colleagues who are overwhelmed and exhausted by the relentless battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. But he enters a different world when he walks out the door of his Alabama clinic.

by The Associated Press

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July 18, 2020 10:10 AM

Steamy Saturday; strong storms possible late afternoon/evening

Hot temps and dew points in the 70s are on tap for many areas Saturday afternoon and evening. There will be a chance of thunderstorms by late Saturday afternoon and into Saturday evening. Some areas could see a severe thunderstorm. Details on all that, plus some pleasant Sunday weather and a look at the week ahead.

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Fire at centuries-old cathedral in France under investigation as arson

July 18, 2020 9:53 AM

Fire at centuries-old cathedral in France under investigation as arson

The fire at the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul in Nantes called to mind the one last year at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. French officials say they have controlled the blaze and avoided a "Notre Dame scenario."

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July 18 update on COVID-19 in MN: New confirmed cases decrease; hospitalizations increase

July 18, 2020 9:30 AM

July 18 update on COVID-19 in MN: New confirmed cases decrease; hospitalizations increase

The number of newly confirmed COVID-19 cases in Minnesota dropped on Saturday even as the number of completed tests increased to one of the highest daily totals so far. But the number of Minnesotans with COVID-19 being treated in hospitals increased again.

by MPR News Staff

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Mayor of Portland to Trump: Get your troops out of the city

July 18, 2020 8:38 AM

Mayor of Portland to Trump: Get your troops out of the city

The mayor of Portland demanded Friday that President Trump remove militarized federal agents he deployed to the city, after some detained people on streets far from federal property they were sent to protect.

by The Associated Press

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July 18, 2020 6:56 AM

Steamy, then thunderstorms return

Get ready for a steamy Saturday. An excessive heat warning runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for the Twin Cities metro area and southern Minnesota. We have details on the heat and the chance of strong thunderstorms later this afternoon and this evening.

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July 18, 2020 6:29 AM

Severe storms knock out power to thousands; heat and more storms in forecast for Saturday

A line of severe storms swept across Minnesota late Friday into early Saturday, bringing damaging winds that knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses.

by Andrew Krueger

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For July: 3 romance novels grounded in reality

July 18, 2020 6:00 AM

For July: 3 romance novels grounded in reality

Romance novel characters often face outlandish obstacles — pirates, spies, paranormal forces, plots. But this month, we're featuring three down-to-earth stories about balancing love and career.

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Hot and stormy: Severe weather and tornado risk returns Saturday

July 18, 2020 1:47 AM

Hot and stormy: Severe weather and tornado risk returns Saturday

Severe weather and tornado risk returns Saturday afternoon and evening.

by Paul Huttner

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John Lewis, civil rights icon and longtime congressman, dies at 80

July 17, 2020 10:55 PM

John Lewis, civil rights icon and longtime congressman, dies at 80

John Lewis began his nearly 60-year career in public service leading sit-ins at segregated lunch counters in the Jim Crow-era South. He went on to serve in Congress for more than three decades.

by Kelsey Snell and Audie Cornish

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Minneapolis police welcome 29 recruits, who 'pulled together as a class'

July 17, 2020 9:00 PM

Minneapolis police welcome 29 recruits, who 'pulled together as a class'

The ceremony took place nearly two tumultuous months after the Memorial Day killing of George Floyd by an officer in south Minneapolis.

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