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Stories from July 25, 2021

Low humidity, gusty winds challenge firefighters in northern Minnesota

Low humidity, gusty winds challenge firefighters in northern Minnesota

Officials with northern Minnesota's Superior National Forest say they saw a flare-up of fire activity on Sunday as low humidity and gusty winds — combined with the ongoing drought — created dangerous fire conditions.
by Andrew Krueger

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Sticky air returns Monday; Monday p.m. severe weather outlook

Sticky air returns Monday; Monday p.m. severe weather outlook

Dew points will ramp up as we begin the work week. Some of us could also see some showers and thunderstorms. We have details on that plus a look at the week ahead…when will it cool off?
by Ron Trenda

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Son of Gophers hockey coach among two killed in crash

The 20-year-old son of Minnesota hockey coach Bob Motzko was one of two people who died after the vehicle they were riding in went off the road late Saturday in Orono, Minn.
by The Associated Press

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Civil rights activist Robert Moses dies at 86

Civil rights activist Robert Moses dies at 86

Robert Parris Moses, a civil rights activist who was shot at and endured beatings and jail while leading Black voter registration drives in the American South during the 1960s and later helped improve minority education in math, has died. He was 86.
by The Associated Press

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Wildfires merge in California, burn more homes

Wildfires merge in California, burn more homes

California's largest wildfire merged with a smaller blaze and destroyed homes in remote areas with limited access for firefighters, as numerous other fires gained strength and threatened property across the U.S. West.
by The Associated Press

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Pelosi appoints 2nd Republican, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, to serve on Jan. 6 panel

Pelosi appoints 2nd Republican, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, to serve on Jan. 6 panel

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday named a second Republican critic of Donald Trump, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, to a special committee investigating the Capitol riot and pledged that the Democratic-majority panel will “get to the truth.”
by The Associated Press

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Swimmers discover zebra mussels have invaded more Minnesota lakes

Swimmers discover zebra mussels have invaded more Minnesota lakes

About 3 percent of Minnesota lakes are infested with zebra mussels, although that number has been growing. They can compete with native species for food and habitat, change the ecology of the lake, cut swimmers’ feet and cause damage to water intake pipes.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Firefighters battle large grain elevator fire in western Minnesota

Firefighters battle large grain elevator fire in western Minnesota

Firefighters from more than a half-dozen western Minnesota communities battled a grain elevator fire Sunday in Clinton, Minn. Several dozen people were evacuated.
by Dan Gunderson

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Fauci says U.S. headed in 'wrong direction' on coronavirus

Fauci says U.S. headed in 'wrong direction' on coronavirus

The United States is in an "unnecessary predicament" of soaring COVID-19 cases fueled by unvaccinated Americans and the virulent delta variant, the nation’s top infectious diseases expert said Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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Russians top Americans in Olympic women's gymnastics qualifying

Russians top Americans in Olympic women's gymnastics qualifying

While Simone Biles topped the all-around qualifying with teammate Sunisa Lee close behind in third, the Americans ended their session looking up at another name on the scoreboard in the team standings for the first time since 2010.
by The Associated Press

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Judge issues restraining order against Minnesota sheriff in ongoing dispute with Line 3 protesters

A judge has granted Line 3 protesters' request for a temporary restraining order against officials in northern Minnesota's Hubbard County, amid an ongoing dispute over access to property used as a protest camp.
by MPR News Staff

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A bright and hot Sunday; comfortable dew points

Many spots will top 90 Sunday afternoon, but dew points will be reasonable. We have your forecast details.
by Ron Trenda

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New graphic novel 'Celestia' wanders an Earth that's no longer home

New graphic novel 'Celestia' wanders an Earth that's no longer home

Manuele Fior's latest, “Celestia,” is set on a far-future Earth, wracked by climate change — but the terrors of flood and fire stay under the surface of his dreamy, hazy, philosophical story.
by Etelka Lehoczky

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Jackie Mason, comic who perfected amused outrage, dies at 93

Jackie Mason, comic who perfected amused outrage, dies at 93

Jackie Mason, a rabbi-turned-comedian whose feisty brand of standup comedy led him to Catskills nightclubs, West Coast talk shows and Broadway stages, has died. He was 93.
by The Associated Press

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