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Stories from August 28, 2021

Opponents of COVID vaccine mandates rally outside Minnesota Capitol

Opponents of COVID vaccine mandates rally outside Minnesota Capitol

A crowd of people opposed to mandates for COVID-19 vaccines and face coverings rallied Saturday. Organizers described it as a "medical freedom" rally.
by Tim Nelson

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Hurricane Ida strengthening as Louisiana braces for impact

Hurricane Ida strengthening as Louisiana braces for impact

Forecasters warned residents along the northern Gulf of Mexico coast to rush preparations Saturday ahead of an intensifying Hurricane Ida, which is expected to bring winds as high as 130 mph and life-threatening storm surge when it slams ashore in Louisiana on Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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Areas of thunderstorms into Saturday evening, severe weather is possible

Areas of thunderstorms into Saturday evening, severe weather is possible

Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected in Minnesota and western Wisconsin the remainder of Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening. A few severe thunderstorms are possible. Sunday looks quiet.
by Ron Trenda

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Severe storms bring large hail, damaging winds to parts of Minnesota

Severe storms bring large hail, damaging winds to parts of Minnesota

Severe thunderstorms brought large hail and damaging winds to a wide swath of central Minnesota from Saturday morning into the afternoon hours — with more severe storms moving across southern Minnesota in the evening hours.
by MPR News Staff

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Ask a Bookseller re-sings the tales of Ovid from the women’s points of view

Ask a Bookseller re-sings the tales of Ovid from the women’s points of view

Autumn Siders of The Country Bookseller in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, recommends a re-telling of Ovid’s collection of ancient myths “Metamorphoses,” told by the tales’ female characters.
by Emily Bright

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Tornado watch until 4 p.m. Saturday includes Twin Cities metro

Tornado watch until 4 p.m. Saturday includes Twin Cities metro

This will be an active weather day in portions of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Be weather-aware today and tonight. We have an update on the severe weather potential.
by Ron Trenda

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StoryCorps: A family remembers the first U.S. soldier killed in the war in Afghanistan

StoryCorps: A family remembers the first U.S. soldier killed in the war in Afghanistan

As the U.S. pulls its troops out of Afghanistan, the mother and brother of Nathan Chapman remember the decorated veteran, who was killed in action at age 31 on Jan. 4, 2002.
by Eleanor Vassili and Emma Bowman

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Enhanced severe weather risk through Saturday evening

Enhanced severe weather risk through Saturday evening

Be weather-aware this Saturday and Saturday evening. We have the latest on the severe weather potential.
by Ron Trenda

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Louisiana braces for 'life-altering' Hurricane Ida

Louisiana braces for 'life-altering' Hurricane Ida

Residents across Louisiana's coast Saturday were taking one last day to prepare for what is being described as a “life-altering” Hurricane Ida which is expected to bring winds as high as 140 mph when it slams ashore.
by The Associated Press

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Biden promises more strikes on Afghanistan extremist group

Biden promises more strikes on Afghanistan extremist group

President Joe Biden vowed Saturday to keep up airstrikes against the Islamic extremist group whose suicide bombing at the Kabul airport killed scores of Afghans and 13 American service members. Another terror attack, he said, is “highly likely” this weekend as the U.S. winds down its evacuation.
by The Associated Press

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