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Stories from July 5, 2021

Soaking rain and much cooler weather arrive Tuesday

Minnesota’s recent hot weather comes to a dramatic end as highs in the 90s are replaced by 60s and 70s. This weather pattern change also brings in a couple chances for soaking rain through the end of the week.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Another candidate joins Minnesota AG race to unseat Ellison

Another candidate joins Minnesota AG race to unseat Ellison

Minneapolis criminal defense lawyer who described pandemic restrictions and lawsuits against businesses that violated state public health guidelines as “intrusive state government” announced her bid on Sunday to unseat Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.
by The Associated Press

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Urgent need for donations at Minnesota’s blood centers

Urgent need for donations at Minnesota’s blood centers

Donated blood providers in Minnesota say inventories are getting very low, and that there’s a major need for more people to donate.
by MPR News Staff

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Law change aims to help contain chronic wasting disease in Minnesota

Law change aims to help contain chronic wasting disease in Minnesota

The Legislature expanded the authority of the Department of Natural Resources to inspect deer farms in the state, something that's currently the responsibility of the Board of Animal Health. But details of how that collaboration will work are unclear.
by Dan Gunderson

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Cooler, wetter weather targets Minnesota

Minnesota sees one more day of 90-degree heat, then a storm that brings needed rain also drops temperatures below average.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Police officer in Olivia, Minn., fatally shoots person

The incident happened early Sunday, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, July 5, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Oak-killing disease spreading farther north in Minnesota

Oak-killing disease spreading farther north in Minnesota

Its latest discovery as far north as Crow Wing County is worrying foresters and landowners across the state.  
by Will Matuska

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The newest TikTok stars are exotic pets, but experts say that's a problem

TikTokkers are buying exotic pets like servals, raccoons, kinkajous and foxes because of the enticing videos they see, without considering the responsibilities of owning them, experts say.
by Dalia Faheid

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