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Stories from September 24, 2021

A classic last weekend of September

A classic last weekend of September

Saturday starts cool. Highs in the 70s return Sunday afternoon across much of Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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Minnesota DNR launches new hearing process for PolyMet mine

Minnesota DNR launches new hearing process for PolyMet mine

Minnesota regulators have launched a court-ordered process for assessing the risks to clean water from waste from the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota is ready to start delivering booster shots of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Minnesota health officials say the state is ready to start delivering booster shots of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine following new federal guidance. In other news, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin says he plans to appeal his murder conviction. This is an MPR News evening update for Sept 24, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 
by Nina Moini

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How apples became a symbol of Minnesota

How apples became a symbol of Minnesota

Whether you prefer Honeycrisp, Haralsons or SweeTango, apples are a symbol of autumn in Minnesota. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with an apple breeder, an orchard owner and a chef about breeding, growing and eating the iconic fruit.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Walz proposes drought relief for farmers

Walz proposes drought relief for farmers

Gov. Tim Walz has announced his plan to help farmers who were hurt by this year's drought. He wants it passed in a special session sometime next month.
by Tim Pugmire

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As mountain biking booms in Minnesota, pro builders help meet the demand for trails

As mountain biking booms in Minnesota, pro builders help meet the demand for trails

Minnesota is in the midst of a mountain bike trail-building boom. In just the past few years, more than 100 miles of single-track trails have been built in the northeastern corner of the state. And as the trail mileage has grown, so have the number of niche companies that have sprouted up to build them.
by Dan Kraker

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R. Kelly's federal trial is in the hands of the jury

R. Kelly's federal trial is in the hands of the jury

After six weeks of emotionally charged testimony, jury deliberation begins in the New York federal trial of disgraced R&B superstar R. Kelly. If convicted he could spend 10 years to life in prison.
by Anastasia Tsioulcas and Andrew Limbong

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The House passes bill meant to counter Texas-style abortion bans

The House passes bill meant to counter Texas-style abortion bans

The vote is an attempt by Democrats to protect abortion rights as states set increasingly restrictive laws. But the bill faces dim prospects in the Senate.
by Barbara Sprunt

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COVID-19 in MN: Deaths, new cases climb as pandemic stays entrenched

COVID-19 in MN: Deaths, new cases climb as pandemic stays entrenched

While a jump in testing can explain much of the big increase in case counts, the latest numbers show the current wave stubbornly refusing to crest. In the next few days, the state expects to top 700,000 total known cases in the pandemic.
by MPR News Staff

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You aren't lazy. You just need to slow down.

You aren't lazy. You just need to slow down.

Instead of viewing laziness as something we need to fix or overcome with caffeine or longer work hours, social psychologist Devon Price says to think of laziness as a sign you probably need a break.
by Elise Hu and Clare Marie Schneider

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Mild and mostly sunny for the weekend

Rain moves through Minnesota Friday, but it clears quickly setting the stage for sunshine and seasonable warmth for the first weekend of autumn.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Poll: Biden, Walz below 50 percent approval in Minnesota

Heading into the midterm campaign, a new Minnesota Poll shows fewer than 50 percent of Minnesota voters approve of the jobs being done by both Democratic President Joe Biden and Gov. Tim Walz. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, September 24, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Rain moves through Minnesota Friday

A cold front making its way across Minnesota Friday is bringing rain and briefly cooler temperatures.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Red means go! Minnesota's fall colors start to burst

Red means go! Minnesota's fall colors start to burst

It’s not even October but Minnesota’s landscape is already flashing some big color. Corners of far northern Minnesota are already approaching their peak or are close to it. Here’s the latest from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
by MPR News Staff

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CDC leader adds people with risky jobs to COVID booster list

CDC leader adds people with risky jobs to COVID booster list

A panel of advisers said boosters should be offered to people 65 and older, nursing home residents and those ages 50 to 64 who have risky underlying health problems. The extra dose would be given once they are at least six months past their last Pfizer shot.
by The Associated Press

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Rugged terrain lures mountain bikers to northeastern Minnesota's booming trails

Rugged terrain lures mountain bikers to northeastern Minnesota's booming trails

The Split Rock Wilds mountain bike trail officially opens this weekend, traversing about 20 miles of rugged terrain along the North Shore of Lake Superior. It’s just the latest among a burgeoning network of 250 miles of trails in northeastern Minnesota that’s transforming the region into a mountain biking destination.
by Dan Kraker

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Chauvin to appeal conviction, sentence in Floyd's death

Chauvin to appeal conviction, sentence in Floyd's death

The former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in George Floyd's death intends to appeal his conviction and sentence, saying the judge abused his discretion or erred during several key points in the case.
by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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Poll: Biden, Walz below 50-percent approval mark

Poll: Biden, Walz below 50-percent approval mark

Heading into the midterm campaign, a new Minnesota Poll shows fewer than 50 percent of Minnesota voters approve of the jobs being done by both Democratic President Joe Biden and Gov. Tim Walz.
by Brian Bakst

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