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Stories from September 12, 2021

One dead, two injured in shooting in central Minnesota

Authorities in central Minnesota's Todd County are investigating a shooting early Sunday morning that left one person dead and two others injured.
by MPR News Staff

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Man fatally stabbed in St. Paul

A man died after being stabbed Friday night on St. Paul's east side.
by MPR News Staff

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A cat — in a Miami football stadium for some reason — dangles, falls and survives

A cat — in a Miami football stadium for some reason — dangles, falls and survives

College football fans at the University of Miami-Appalachian State game gasped as the cat fell, then cheered when it survived. "If the cat can help our red-zone offense, I'll see if we can get it a scholarship," Miami's coach said afterward.
by Becky Sullivan

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Thunderstorm chances ramp up by Monday evening; lots of 70s this week

Thunderstorm chances ramp up by Monday evening; lots of 70s this week

Thunderstorms are expected to spread across much of Minnesota from late Monday afternoon into Monday evening. We have details on that, plus a look at temperature trends this week and beyond.
by Ron Trenda

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Tropical Storm Nicholas heads toward Texas and Louisiana

Tropical Storm Nicholas heads toward Texas and Louisiana

A tropical storm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico is poised to drench coastal areas of Texas and Louisiana over the next several days. It's just the latest storm in an active tropical season which has already wrought devastation on parts of the U.S.
by Matthew S. Schwartz

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Vikings rally to force OT, end up losing to Bengals

Vikings rally to force OT, end up losing to Bengals

Evan McPherson kicked a 33-yard field goal as time expired in overtime to push the Cincinnati Bengals to a 27-24 season-opening win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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Remnants of hurricane bring blizzard conditions to Greenland

Remnants of hurricane bring blizzard conditions to Greenland

Just a month after rainfall was recorded for the first time ever at Greenland's highest point, the island is expecting up to four feet of snow from the remnants of Hurricane Larry — the rare tropical storm to stay intact so far north.
by Becky Sullivan

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Minnesota man starts 200-mile walk to support fellow firefighters

Minnesota man starts 200-mile walk to support fellow firefighters

A Minnesota firefighter started a 200-mile walk on Sunday to raise awareness of health challenges faced by fellow firefighters. Doug Foote, a firefighter in Chanhassen, is making the journey while wearing his firefighting gear.
by Hannah Yang

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Officials say Greenwood Fire is now two-thirds contained

Officials say Greenwood Fire is now two-thirds contained

Officials managing the Greenwood Fire in northeast Minnesota reported Sunday it's now 67 percent contained, with favorable weather conditions aiding fire crews.
by MPR News Staff

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Monday p.m. shower and thunderstorm chances; lots of 70s this week

Monday p.m. shower and thunderstorm chances; lots of 70s this week

Our Sunday highs will be a bit below normal, but temps rebound a bit on Monday. We have an update on Sunday shower chances, and the potential for widespread rain later on Monday.
by Ron Trenda

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Al-Qaida leader appears in video marking 9/11 anniversary

Al-Qaida leader appears in video marking 9/11 anniversary

Al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri appeared in a video marking the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, attacks, months after rumors spread that he was dead.
by The Associated Press

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I got a 'mild' breakthrough case. Here's what I wish I'd known

I got a 'mild' breakthrough case. Here's what I wish I'd known

After a year and a half of being COVID-cautious, a fully vaccinated health journalist thought he could finally travel and socialize this summer. The resulting illness didn't feel "mild" at all.
by Will Stone

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FBI releases newly declassified record on Sept. 11 attacks

FBI releases newly declassified record on Sept. 11 attacks

Released on the 20th anniversary of the attacks, the document is the first investigative record to be disclosed since President Joe Biden ordered a declassification review of materials that for years have remained out of public view.
by The Associated Press

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You haven't read a heist novel like this before

You haven't read a heist novel like this before

Cassandra Khaw's new novel follows a rag-tag band of criminals who have to pull together for one last heist — but in their hands, what could be an ordinary tale becomes visionary sci-fi adventure.
by Jessica P. Wick

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Surfers are trading natural waves for artificial ones in Waco, Texas

Surfers are trading natural waves for artificial ones in Waco, Texas

The surf is always up in Waco, Texas, thanks to an artificial wave so good it's attracting top professionals and casual riders. It's a sign of just how far the technology of wave making has come.
by Jon Hamilton

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Climate change is making natural disasters worse — along with our mental health

Climate change is making natural disasters worse — along with our mental health

"We are burned out and our resilience is really down," Lise Van Susteren, a psychiatrist, author and environmental activist, told NPR. "It's making us raw to all of these new challenges that we face. They're coming too fast, too furious, and too many."
by Sharon Pruitt-Young

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