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Stories from September 5, 2020

New York attorney general to empanel grand jury in Daniel Prude death investigation

New York attorney general to empanel grand jury in Daniel Prude death investigation

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Saturday that she is putting together a grand jury as part of an investigation into the death of Daniel Prude, who died in police custody in March.
by Christianna Silva

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Strong thunderstorms in some areas Saturday night; warm & windy on Sunday

Some strong to severe thunderstorms are possible in parts of Minnesota and far western Wisconsin Saturday night. Sunday will feel summery. We have details on all that, plus an update on the Labor Day forecast.
by Ron Trenda

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Unions weigh work stoppages amid calls for racial justice

Unions weigh work stoppages amid calls for racial justice

Ahead of Labor Day, unions representing millions across several working-class sectors say they may authorize work stoppages in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, amid calls for concrete measures that address racial injustice.
by The Associated Press

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A beautiful Saturday, then overnight t-storms in some areas

We’ll have a gorgeous Saturday, then some areas of thunderstorms are expected to develop Saturday night. We have details on that, and who may see some severe weather overnight. We also have an update on your Sunday and Labor Day weather.
by Ron Trenda

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Trump faces fallout from report he calls veterans 'losers' and 'suckers'

Trump faces fallout from report he calls veterans 'losers' and 'suckers'

President Trump vehemently denied the report in The Atlantic, which cited unnamed sources describing offensive comments Trump has made about America's war dead and wounded veterans. Other media outlets have corroborated parts of the story.
by Franco Ordoñez

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A bookseller recommends 'I Am Every Good Thing' for back to school

A bookseller recommends 'I Am Every Good Thing' for back to school

“When there are so many negative stereotypes against black boys and black children, this is just a beautiful poem, almost a love letter, letting them know that they are every good thing,” said bookseller Lorielle J. Holloway.
by Emily Bright

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Pleasant weather Saturday, then t-storms in some areas Saturday night

I think you’ll enjoy our Saturday weather, at least during the daylight hours. Thunderstorms are expected to roll through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin Saturday night. We have the details.
by Ron Trenda

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Meeting friends this Labor Day weekend? Here's 5 ways to stay COVID-safe

Meeting friends this Labor Day weekend? Here's 5 ways to stay COVID-safe

With hundreds of new infections each day, public health officials are again sounding the alarm ahead of the Labor Day weekend. State infectious disease director Kris Ehresmann shared a few tips for how to socialize safely in the pandemic.
by MPR News Staff

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Sept. 5 update on COVID-19 in MN: 'Virus is all over the state'; 924 new cases

Sept. 5 update on COVID-19 in MN: 'Virus is all over the state'; 924 new cases

Minnesota health officials reported 924 new confirmed COVID-19 in the state on Saturday, bringing the total number to nearly 80,000 amid concerns that holiday weekend gatherings could accelerate the spread of the disease.
by MPR News Staff

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St. Paul's Doua Moua stars in Disney's live action 'Mulan'

St. Paul's Doua Moua stars in Disney's live action 'Mulan'

When Disney’s new, live-action rendition of “Mulan” comes out on Friday, you’ll see a member of Minnesota’s Hmong community on screen. Actor Doua Moua, who grew up in St. Paul, plays the role of Po. MPR News host Tom Crann talked with Moua about the film and his part.
by Tom Crann

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