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Windy and warmer Monday; big waves possible on Lake Superior

Windy and warmer Monday; big waves possible on Lake Superior

We’ll see warmer temperatures the next couple of days, and there aren’t any really chilly temps in the 7-day outlook. We have details on that, plus a look at the potential for large waves on Lake Superior Monday.
by Ron Trenda

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Cook has 2 TDs as Vikings beat Texans for first win of season

Cook has 2 TDs as Vikings beat Texans for first win of season

Dalvin Cook ran for 130 yards and two touchdowns and the Minnesota Vikings withstood a late rally from the winless Houston Texans to get their first victory on Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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Linda Ronstadt, due to be honored as a Hispanic Heritage 'legend,' on staying connected

Linda Ronstadt, due to be honored as a Hispanic Heritage 'legend,' on staying connected

Ahead of a Hispanic Heritage Awards ceremony where she's set to receive her latest honor in a career full of them, singer Linda Ronstadt shares a few thoughts on identity with NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Ned Wharton

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'He helped hundreds of refugee families start a new life': Minnesota Karen community leader dies from COVID-19 complications

Marner Saw, a leader in Minnesota's Karen community, died Friday from complications of COVID-19. "He helped hundreds of refugee families start a new life in Minnesota and become citizens," the Karen Organization of Minnesota said.
by Emily Bright

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Number of new cases, tests remain high in the state

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Number of new cases, tests remain high in the state

Minnesota reported more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for a fourth consecutive day Sunday. But the recent high case numbers are largely driven by high testing volumes, and key metrics such as hospitalizations and the positivity rate have improved in recent days.
by MPR News Staff

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Dylan Farrow spins a tale of truth, lies and power in 'Hush'

Dylan Farrow spins a tale of truth, lies and power in 'Hush'

Dylan Farrow's new young adult novel — based on her own experiences — is about plague-blighted land where a cabal of magical men can steal away your ability to distinguish fact from fantasy.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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Bright and cool Sunday; warmer Monday

It’s great to see the sunshine, but our Sunday highs will be cooler than normal. We have details on the warmer temps that are on tap for Monday, plus a look into mid-October. Leaf-peepers will also be interested in the latest fall color map.
by Ron Trenda

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Trump declares 'I get it' about coronavirus, then briefly leaves hospital

Trump declares 'I get it' about coronavirus, then briefly leaves hospital

President Donald Trump declared, “I get it,” in a message to the nation Sunday evening before briefly leaving the hospital to salute cheering supporters from his motorcade. The surprising move raised new questions about his understanding of the deadly coronavirus.
by The Associated Press

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A sun-splashed Sunday; breezy in northwestern Minn.

We’ll get a chance to use our sunglasses today, but temps will be cool. Details on that, plus a look at fall colors.
by Ron Trenda

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Wisconsin sets record for COVID-19 cases in single day

Wisconsin health officials on Saturday said the state set a single-day record for COVID-19 cases, with nearly 2,900 positive tests. Minnesota saw fewer than half that number of new cases while running twice as many tests.
by The Associated Press

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