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Stories from August 23, 2020

FDA authorizes convalescent plasma as emergency treatment for COVID-19

FDA authorizes convalescent plasma as emergency treatment for COVID-19

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the FDA granted emergency use authorization to treat COVID-19 patients with plasma from people who have recovered from the virus, based on "promising" results.
by Rachel Treisman

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Steamy again on Monday, with thunderstorm chances increasing PM

Was Sunday warm enough for you? Another steamy day is on tap for Monday, and some areas may see strong or severe thunderstorms late Monday afternoon or Monday evening. We have the details, plus updates on Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura.
by Ron Trenda

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Trump says COVID-19 plasma treatment is authorized

Trump says COVID-19 plasma treatment is authorized

Even as it issued the “emergency authorization,” the FDA said “COVID-19 convalescent plasma does not yet represent a new standard of care based on the current available evidence.”
by The Associated Press

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Transgender, nonbinary artists need a place they can call home

Transgender, nonbinary artists need a place they can call home

With the announcement that 20% Theatre Company will close in 2021, transgender artists are once again forced to search for venues that will support their work in meaningful, long-lasting ways.
by Marianne Combs

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Non-profits turn to Washington for help

Leaders of more than 150 Minnesota-based nonprofits are looking to Washington for financial relief. They recently sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation saying they need more support to get through the coronavirus pandemic.  This is an MPR News weekend update for Sunday, August 23, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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A steamy Sunday, with best PM thunder chances north

A steamy Sunday, with best PM thunder chances north

It’ll be a steamy Sunday afternoon, with thunderstorms chances highest in northwestern Minnesota. Those scattered thunderstorms spread eastward this evening and overnight. We have the forecast details, plus a look at the week ahead. Also, California wildfire smoke will paint our sunset reddish/orange.
by Ron Trenda

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Aug. 23 update on COVID-19 in MN: New cases climb, ICU needs dip

Aug. 23 update on COVID-19 in MN: New cases climb, ICU needs dip

Sunday’s numbers continue to send a mix of hopeful and concerning signals, and state public health leaders remain concerned that Minnesotans are becoming numb to the disease’s risk.
by MPR News Staff

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Foggy start north; steamy Sunday

It’ll be a steamy Sunday across much of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Northern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin are starting out with areas of dense fog. We have details on that, and the thunderstorm chances later today in the north.
by Ron Trenda

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A boy avenges his murdered father, with the help of a magical 'Ikenga'

A boy avenges his murdered father, with the help of a magical 'Ikenga'

Nnedi Okorafor found her superpower — storytelling — when she was a teenager. She draws on her own past and her connection to Nigeria in her latest novel, about a 12-year-old finding his own powers.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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Biden courts older white voters who helped Trump win in 2016

Biden courts older white voters who helped Trump win in 2016

Polls suggest movement in this key demographic toward Joe Biden, but some white seniors in battleground states tell NPR they're sticking with the president.
by Brian Mann

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'Luster' shines with sharp wit and dark humor

'Luster' shines with sharp wit and dark humor

Raven Leilani's new novel will make you cringe for all the right reasons. It's an intergenerational, interracial love story with a heart of noir and gallows humor, so honest it will make you squirm.
by Gabino Iglesias

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