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Stories from August 30, 2020

Sunday night showers/t-storms; breezy and cooler on Monday

Parts of Minnesota could see strong to severe thunderstorms Sunday evening and Sunday night. We have the details on that, plus a look at the week ahead. Did you know that Monday is the last day of meteorological summer?
by Ron Trenda

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Birx makes mask pitch, voices concern over Minnesota COVID-19 trends

Birx makes mask pitch, voices concern over Minnesota COVID-19 trends

The White House Coronavirus Task Force coordinator made multiple stops in Minnesota this weekend to assess the situation and meet with officials battling the pandemic.
by Brian Bakst

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Kenosha mayor says he doesn't want President Trump to visit 'at this point in time'

Kenosha mayor says he doesn't want President Trump to visit 'at this point in time'

President Trump is scheduled to visit the Wisconsin city this week to survey damage from recent protests. Mayor John Antaramian says it would be better for him to wait "for another time to come."
by Christianna Silva

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Coronavirus cases top 25 million globally as India emerges as a new epicenter

Coronavirus cases top 25 million globally as India emerges as a new epicenter

The milestone was reached on Sunday, fueled by a surge of more than 78,000 cases in India on Saturday. The spread of the virus in India has grown in recent weeks, with daily cases there now outpacing both the United States and Brazil.
by Wynne Davis

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Major internet outage affects CenturyLink customers

If you lost internet service earlier today, you weren't alone. A major outage affected CenturyLink customers around Minnesota and across the country for several hours this morning before service was restored. This is an MPR News weekend update for Sunday, August 30, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Fact check: Trump's and Biden's records on criminal justice

Fact check: Trump's and Biden's records on criminal justice

Republicans charge that Americans would not be safe with a President Joe Biden. But murder rates are up this year under President Donald Trump, and both candidates have a mixed record on criminal justice reform.
by Brian Naylor

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Chris Murphy says he still sees hope for progress around gun laws and racial justice

Chris Murphy says he still sees hope for progress around gun laws and racial justice

In his new book, the Connecticut Democrat outlines the history of the Second Amendment and gun violence. While solutions are big and comprehensive, Murphy says the U.S. is poised to turn a corner.
by Suzanne Nuyen

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Aug. 30 update on COVID-19 in MN: Number of cases climbs past 75,000

Aug. 30 update on COVID-19 in MN: Number of cases climbs past 75,000

Minnesota health officials reported 934 more confirmed COVID-19 cases on Sunday — down from the previous day, but still among the highest single-day totals on record in the state.
by MPR News Staff

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Comfy temps today; thunder chances increase PM in some areas

Comfortable temperatures and dew points will linger today. Some areas may see a shower or thunderstorm before the day is done. We have the details, plus a look at the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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Trump supporters, protesters clash in Portland; 1 killed

Trump supporters, protesters clash in Portland; 1 killed

One person was shot and killed late Saturday in Portland, Ore., as a large caravan of President Trump supporters and Black Lives Matter protesters clashed in the streets, police said.
by The Associated Press

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