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Stories from August 9, 2020

Man fatally shot by police in St. Croix Falls

A police officer in St. Croix Falls, Wis., fatally shot a man Saturday night after he allegedly rushed at officers with a knife.

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T-storm chances Sunday night; cooler and less humid Monday

Parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin will see scattered thunderstorms Sunday evening and overnight Sunday night. A few severe thunderstorms are possible. Details on that, plus a look at the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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Children can get severe COVID-19, CDC says — especially Black and Hispanic children

Children can get severe COVID-19, CDC says — especially Black and Hispanic children

Despite persistent rumors that children are "almost immune" to the virus, the analysis of 576 children hospitalized for COVID-19 across 14 states found that one out of three was admitted to the ICU — similar to the rate among adults.
by Matthew S. Schwartz

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806 more confirmed COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths

Minnesota health officials reported 806 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Sunday. MPR News update for Aug. 9, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Trump end run around Congress raises questions on his claims

Trump end run around Congress raises questions on his claims

President Trump’s end run around Congress on coronavirus relief is raising questions about whether it would give Americans the economic lifeline he claims and appears certain to face legal challenges. Democrats called it a pre-election ploy that would burden cash-strapped states.
by The Associated Press

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Georgia school where photos showed large crowds reports COVID-19 cases

Georgia school where photos showed large crowds reports COVID-19 cases

A total of nine students and staff members at a Georgia high school have tested positive for the coronavirus, the principal said in a letter to parents after the school made headlines for online photos showing hallways packed with teens — many of them not wearing masks.
by The Associated Press

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Mauritius races to contain oil spill, protect coastline

Mauritius races to contain oil spill, protect coastline

Thousands of students, environmental activists and residents of Mauritius were working around the clock Sunday, trying to reduce the damage to the Indian Ocean island from an oil spill after a ship ran aground on a coral reef.
by The Associated Press

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Thunderstorms at times Sunday and Sunday night

Minnesota and western Wisconsin will have periods of thunderstorms this Sunday and Sunday night. A few severe thunderstorms are possible. We have details on that, plus a look at the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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5.1-magnitude quake hits North Carolina; minor damage reported

Officials say an earthquake — the strongest in the region in more than 100 years — shook much of North Carolina early Sunday, rattling homes, buildings and residents.
by The Associated Press

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An atomic bomb survivor on her journey from revenge to peace

An atomic bomb survivor on her journey from revenge to peace

It's been 75 years since the U.S. dropped two atomic bombs on Japan. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro spoke with Koko Kondo, who was an infant when one of those bombs was dropped on Hiroshima.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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U.S. response to coronavirus is met with incredulity abroad

U.S. response to coronavirus is met with incredulity abroad

With confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. hitting 5 million Sunday, by far the highest of any country, the failure of the most powerful nation in the world to contain the scourge has been met with astonishment and alarm in Europe.
by The Associated Press

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A humid Sunday, with periods of showers and t-storms

Minnesota and western Wisconin will have periods of showers and thunderstorms Sunday and Sunday night. Be weather-aware today and tonight, since a few severe thunderstorms are possible.
by Ron Trenda

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