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Stories from July 26, 2021

Health providers, including Mayo Clinic, are taking a tougher stance on vaccinations

Health providers, including Mayo Clinic, are taking a tougher stance on vaccinations with mandates popping up from California to New York. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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St. Cloud’s police chief on building community trust and the future of policing

St. Cloud’s police chief on building community trust and the future of policing

St. Cloud Police Chief Wm. Blair Anderson is one of only four Black police chiefs in the state of Minnesota. Host Angela Davis spoke with Anderson about his work in St. Cloud, building community trust and what comes next for policing.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Supporters rally for Rep. Thompson at Capitol

Supporters rally for Rep. Thompson at Capitol

Supporters say the DFL lawmaker has been treated unfairly by political leaders and the press.
by Tim Pugmire

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VA requires COVID-19 vaccination for health care workers

VA requires COVID-19 vaccination for health care workers

The Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday became the first major federal agency to require health care workers to get COVID-19 vaccines, as the aggressive delta variant spreads and some communities report troubling increases in hospitalizations among unvaccinated people.
by The Associated Press

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Severe risk: Midnight thunder Monday?

Severe risk: Midnight thunder Monday?

Scattered severe storms may rumble across central and northern Minnesota Monday night.
by Paul Huttner

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COVID-19 in MN: Unvaccinated 'extremely vulnerable' to delta strain

COVID-19 in MN: Unvaccinated 'extremely vulnerable' to delta strain

The delta variant “means trouble for people who never got vaccinated,” Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm told reporters. "The problem here is very much a problem of unvaccinated people getting exposed to an extremely contagious and dangerous virus."
by MPR News Staff

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July 26: Where and when to watch Minnesota Olympic athletes

July 26: Where and when to watch Minnesota Olympic athletes

Minnesota athletes will be competing in basketball, volleyball and swimming. Here’s when and where you can watch them on Monday.
by Matt Mikus

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Teatro Latino remembered as its founder battles cancer

Teatro Latino remembered as its founder battles cancer

The pioneering theater company Teatro Latino staged its last show in the 1990s but is being remembered for its groundbreaking work as founding member Ana Maria Mendez faces terminal cancer.  
by Vicki Adame

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Are vaccine mandates on the horizon?

Are vaccine mandates on the horizon?

With COVID-19 cases on the rise in almost every state, some workplaces and universities are starting to require the vaccine for returning employees and students. Is that the right step?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Former U swimmer Bowe Becker wins gold in 4x100 freestyle relay

Former U swimmer Bowe Becker wins gold in 4x100 freestyle relay

Caeleb Dressel gave the U.S. a lead it never relinquished, swimming the first leg in a blistering 47.26 seconds. Blake Pieroni and former Gopher Bowe Becker kept the Americans out front before Zach Apple turned in an anchor leg of 46.69 to leave no doubt at the end.
by The Associated Press

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Dangerous midweek heat for much of Minnesota

Humidity is on the rise across Minnesota, and will combine with hot weather to create dangerous conditions. Meanwhile, rain is back in the forecast but it brings a significant severe weather risk, especially Monday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Sparked by pandemic fallout, homeschooling surges across U.S.

Sparked by pandemic fallout, homeschooling surges across U.S.

Some U.S. parents say they're planning to continue to homeschool their children, even as schools resume in-person classes. The U.S. Census Bureau says the rate of households homeschooling their children rose to 11 percent by September 2020, doubling from 5.4 percent six months earlier.
by The Associated Press

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A severe weather risk returns Monday

Humid air pushes across Minnesota Monday, adding to the storm risk and making the already high temperatures feel even warmer.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Drought threatens water wells in parts of Minn.

While parts of the state saw much-needed rain over the weekend, it wasn’t enough to break the ongoing drought – which is threatening some private water wells that rely on rain to recharge. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, July 26, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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‘Attention please’: The new voices of MSP airport

‘Attention please’: The new voices of MSP airport

The airport decided to take a different approach to its public address system — holding open auditions for employees to become the voices reminding and instructing travelers.
by Matt Sepic

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Drought threatens to empty water wells in parts of Minnesota

Drought threatens to empty water wells in parts of Minnesota

Parts of Minnesota saw much-needed rain over the weekend, but it wasn't enough to break the ongoing drought. And the abnormally dry conditions are threatening some private water wells that rely on rain to recharge. In severe cases, shallow wells are out of water.
by Will Matuska

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How a U.S. Olympic pair keeps going after one tests positive for the coronavirus in Tokyo

How a U.S. Olympic pair keeps going after one tests positive for the coronavirus in Tokyo

When a U.S. beach volleyball player tested positive for the coronavirus, his teammate needed to find another partner before their first Olympic match. It was devastating but they're continuing to fight.
by Merrit Kennedy

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U.S. swimmer Katie Ledecky takes silver in her first final in Tokyo

U.S. swimmer Katie Ledecky takes silver in her first final in Tokyo

Australia's Ariarne Titmus narrowly edged her out of gold in the 400-meter freestyle final. Katie Ledecky, the biggest star of U.S. swimming, has a fierce rivalry with Titmus.
by Merrit Kennedy

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Cameron Champ fends off heat to win 3M Open in Blaine

Cameron Champ fends off heat to win 3M Open in Blaine

Cameron Champ fended off dehydration and crisply putted his way to a 5-under 66 on Sunday, winning the 3M Open in Blaine by two strokes for his third career victory. 
by The Associated Press

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