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Stories from October 11, 2020

Biden campaign continues to deflect on court-packing

Biden campaign continues to deflect on court-packing

The Democratic nominee has in recent days refused to answer questions on whether he would seek to increase the number of Supreme Court justices, if elected president.
by Barbara Sprunt

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Severe t-storm watch until midnight Sunday for western Minn.

A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until midnight Sunday night for much of western Minnesota. We have the details.
by Ron Trenda

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Biden visit caps push into Ohio, once considered a longshot for Democrats

Biden visit caps push into Ohio, once considered a longshot for Democrats

Joe Biden is set to make his first general election campaign visit Monday to Ohio, signaling the former vice president’s hopes of winning the state Democrats lost by a significant margin in the 2016 election.
by The Associated Press

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Trump claims he's free of virus, ready for campaign trail

Trump claims he's free of virus, ready for campaign trail

President Donald Trump on Sunday declared he was ready to return to the campaign trail despite unanswered questions about his health on the eve of a Florida rally meant to kick off the stretch run before Election Day.
by The Associated Press

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Meet the Idaho potato warehouse worker whose TikTok video sent Fleetwood Mac sales soaring

Meet the Idaho potato warehouse worker whose TikTok video sent Fleetwood Mac sales soaring

Nathan Apodaca recorded a laid-back video while riding a longboard downhill and drinking Cran-Raspberry juice. The Internet went wild — and catapulted a Fleetwood Mac song back onto the charts.
by Bobby Allyn

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Windy today; thunderstorms at times Sunday evening

Strong winds will shake some of our fall colors from the trees this afternoon. Thunderstorms are expected to develop in far western Minnesota by late afternoon, then spread eastward this Sunday evening. We have details on all that, plus a look at severe weather chances and an updated fall color map.
by Ron Trenda

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Senators weigh COVID risk for hearing on Supreme Court nominee Barrett

Senators weigh COVID risk for hearing on Supreme Court nominee Barrett

Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett vows to be a justice “fearless of criticism” as the split Senate charges ahead with confirmation hearings on President Donald Trump’s pick to cement a conservative court majority before Election Day.
by The Associated Press

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COVID-19 stalks a Montana town already grappling with asbestos-related diseases

COVID-19 stalks a Montana town already grappling with asbestos-related diseases

In Libby, Montana, an estimated 1 in 10 residents have an asbestos-related illness, after decades of pollution from a now-shuttered mine. With lungs already scarred, many fear contracting the coronavirus.
by Nate Hegyi

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Fake asteroid? NASA expert IDs mystery object as old rocket

Fake asteroid? NASA expert IDs mystery object as old rocket

Instead of a cosmic rock, the newly discovered object appears to be an old rocket from a failed moon-landing mission 54 years ago that’s finally making its way back home, according to NASA's leading asteroid expert. Observations should help confirm its identity.
by The Associated Press

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Windy; thunderstorm chances increase Sunday evening

Winds will ramp up today, and temps will be a bit above normal. Thunderstorm chances begin in western Minnesota by late afternoon, then spread eastward this evening. We have details on that, plus the severe weather outlook and an update on fall colors.
by Ron Trenda

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Ojibwe artist to raise community-created sculpture outside Minnesota Capitol

Ojibwe artist to raise community-created sculpture outside Minnesota Capitol

Ojibwe artist Sharon Day will unveil a new artwork outside the Minnesota Capitol on Sunday. She was inspired to create the piece in part to give elders and people with health conditions a way to make their voices heard amid the pandemic.
by Faye Williams

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