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Stories from July 24, 2021

Storms bring needed rain to northern Minnesota - but also spark new wildfire

Storms bring needed rain to northern Minnesota - but also spark new wildfire

Storms dropped much-needed rain on Minnesota's Superior National Forest. But the rain wasn't enough to break the ongoing drought conditions — and the storms also brought lightning that sparked at least one new wildfire.
by Andrew Krueger

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90s for several days; comfortable dew points on Sunday

90s for several days; comfortable dew points on Sunday

Heat and the humidity are both important when talking about comfort. We have a look at your Sunday forecast and the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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Wildfires blasting across the West draw other states to lend support

Wildfires blasting across the West draw other states to lend support

Out-of-state crews headed to Montana on Saturday to battle a blaze that injured five firefighters as the West struggles with a series of massive wildfires. In Butte County, California, the Dixie Fire grew to become the state’s largest wildfire so far this year.
by The Associated Press

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'Rebel' skateboarding is ready for its Olympic debut in Tokyo

'Rebel' skateboarding is ready for its Olympic debut in Tokyo

Skateboarding is ready for its time to shine at the Tokyo Olympics. Competitors will show off the skills they developed in the streets and skateparks around the world, and the hope is that they attract younger fans to watch the Games.
by Mandalit del Barco

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StoryCorps: As an Army Chorus member, he didn't carry a weapon. His job was to sing

StoryCorps: As an Army Chorus member, he didn't carry a weapon. His job was to sing

Master Sgt. Alvy Powell Jr. sang opera at some of country's most decorated institutions during his 26 years in the U.S. Army Chorus. At StoryCorps, he told his sister that she's his inspiration.
by Eleanor Vassili

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Farmers have a big problem on their hands: They can't find a way to ship their stuff

Farmers have a big problem on their hands: They can't find a way to ship their stuff

Cargo ships are unloading containers in the U.S. and immediately shipping them out, empty, to meet demand in Asia. That's frustrating American farmers and exporters who are struggling to get products overseas.
by Scott Horsley

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Permanent residents who left the U.S. during the pandemic worry they can't return home

Permanent residents who left the U.S. during the pandemic worry they can't return home

Some green card holders are still stuck outside of the country, worried about whether they’ll be able to return to their lives in the U.S. because of broad disruptions to the immigration system during the pandemic.
by Joel Rose

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Beneath Istanbul, archaeologists explore an ancient city's Byzantine basements

Beneath Istanbul, archaeologists explore an ancient city's Byzantine basements

Below the surface of the sprawling, modern metropolis is a different world. Archaeologists are gaining insights into the city's ancient past by examining the basements of ordinary buildings.
by Durrie Bouscaren

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Ask a Bookseller: A novel to spark book club conversation

Ask a Bookseller: A novel to spark book club conversation

Megan Wells of The Willow Bookstore in Perham, Minn. recommended “a beautiful, heartbreaking'“ novel, "If Only I Could Tell You" by Hannah Beckerman.
by Emily Bright

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Teens asked, we answered: The truth about COVID-19 vaccines

Teens asked, we answered: The truth about COVID-19 vaccines

NPR asked teens to share their most pressing questions about COVID-19 vaccines — and got answers to those questions from pediatricians and other trusted sources of health information.
by Pien Huang

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Storms down trees, power lines in northern Minnesota; Ely festival canceled

Severe storms that swept across parts of northern Minnesota on Friday evening downed trees and forced the cancellation of Ely's annual Blueberry/Art Festival. More storms overnight left more than 12,000 customers without power early Saturday morning.
by MPR News Staff

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