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Stories from September 19, 2020

Windy and warmer Sunday; smoke layer aloft will filter our sunshine

Smoke from western U.S. wildfires will give us colorful sunsets and sunrises this weekend. Winds will ramp up on Sunday as temps rebound a bit. We have details on all that plus a look at the week ahead and an updated fall color outlook.
by Ron Trenda

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Former longtime Twins manager Gardenhire announces immediate retirement from Tigers

Former longtime Twins manager Gardenhire announces immediate retirement from Tigers

Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire announced his immediate retirement barely over an hour before Saturday night's game against Cleveland, saying he's been “stressed out” and not feeling well. Gardenhire previously spent 13 seasons with the Twins.
by The Associated Press

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A book that gives you 'Some Kind of Happiness' on lonely, blue days

A book that gives you 'Some Kind of Happiness' on lonely, blue days

We're continuing our September focus on great books for kids and teens. This week, Britt Margit of Second Star to the Right Books in Denver, Colo., recommended "Some Kind of Happiness" by Claire Legrand.
by Emily Bright

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Source: Envelope addressed to White House contained ricin

Source: Envelope addressed to White House contained ricin

Federal officials intercepted an envelope addressed to the White House that contained the poison ricin, a law enforcement official told the Associated Press on Saturday.
by The Associated Press

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Fellow Supreme Court justices react to Ginsburg's death

Fellow Supreme Court justices react to Ginsburg's death

Some, like Clarence Thomas and Stephen Breyer, served with her for nearly all of her 27 years on the high court, and wrote emotional statements following news of her death. The justices all spoke of her undying devotion to the law and her grace as a colleague.
by The Associated Press

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Temps rebound; smoke says aloft but will give us a colorful sunset

The smoke from western U.S. wildfires will return today, but it is expected to stay aloft. Details on that plus your weekend forecast and a look at the week ahead. We also have an updated Minnesota fall color report.
by Ron Trenda

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Trump pledges to nominate woman to Supreme Court, pushes Senate to move on pick

Trump pledges to nominate woman to Supreme Court, pushes Senate to move on pick

President Trump on Saturday promised to put forth a female nominee in the coming week to fill the Supreme Court vacancy created by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, pushing the Republican-controlled Senate to consider the pick without delay.
by The Associated Press

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Hundreds gather at Supreme Court to mourn Ginsburg's death

Hundreds gather at Supreme Court to mourn Ginsburg's death

Mourners dropped off bouquets and gathered outside the Supreme Court early Saturday in quiet tribute to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Hours earlier, hundreds of people had turned out after hearing of Ginsburg's death.
by The Associated Press

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A breezy Saturday, with near-normal temps

Normal temps feel pretty good this time of year. That’s what many areas will see today, and our breezes will pick up by afternoon. We have your forecast details plus a look at fall colors.
by Ron Trenda

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'Never Look Back' updates an ancient story of love and loss

'Never Look Back' updates an ancient story of love and loss

Lilliam Rivera's new young adult novel reimagines Orpheus and Eurydice as Afro-Latinx teens in New York, bringing something new to the old tale by giving Eurydice her own baggage and her own story.
by Caitlyn Paxson

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Justice Ginsburg's death sets up political battle in the Senate

Justice Ginsburg's death sets up political battle in the Senate

The justice's demise gives Republicans the chance to tighten their grip on the court. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will be at the center of that battle.
by Nina Totenberg

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McConnell: Senate will vote on Trump court pick

McConnell: Senate will vote on Trump court pick

The Republican Senate leader issued a statement Friday night, about an hour and a half after the Supreme Court announced the liberal justice's death from complications of metastatic pancreatic cancer.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota politicians react to death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Minnesota politicians react to death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Messages of respect and loss poured in through Twitter as Minnesota leaders acknowledged the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
by MPR News Staff

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