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Stories from October 3, 2021

Hrezi, Fulton win Twin Cities Marathon titles

Hrezi, Fulton win Twin Cities Marathon titles

Thousands of runners took part in Sunday's Twin Cities Marathon and TC 10 Mile race — a welcome return to a fall tradition, after last year's races were canceled due to the pandemic.
by MPR News Staff

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Foggy start to Monday, then some sun; mild temps linger this week

Foggy start to Monday, then some sun; mild temps linger this week

Monday morning fog. That’s what’s on tap for eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We have details on that, plus a look at the week ahead. Are there any chilly temps in the forecast?
by Ron Trenda

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Photos: Renovated, expanded Capri Theater reopens in Minneapolis

Photos: Renovated, expanded Capri Theater reopens in Minneapolis

The nearly 100-year-old theater closed in 2019 for renovations and expansion. In addition to a restored auditorium and lobby, the updated building includes new classrooms, a tech center and an outdoor plaza.
by MPR News Staff

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Browns defense dominates Vikings, Minnesota falls to 1-3

Browns defense dominates Vikings, Minnesota falls to 1-3

Myles Garrett and the Cleveland defense produced another dominant performance, giving coach Kevin Stefanski a victory over his old team as the Browns beat the Minnesota Vikings 14-7 on Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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Crews race to limit damage from major California oil spill

Crews race to limit damage from major California oil spill

Crews on the water and on shore worked feverishly Sunday to limit environmental damage from one of the largest oil spills in recent California history, caused by a suspected leak in an underwater pipeline that fouled the sands of famed Huntington Beach and could keep the beaches there closed for weeks or longer.
by The Associated Press

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Above-normal temps this Sunday and through the coming week

Above-normal temps this Sunday and through the coming week

If you like October temps that run a bit above normal, you’ll probably like the forecast. We also take a look at fall colors.
by Ron Trenda

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Carlisle Floyd, a founding father of American opera, has died at age 95

Carlisle Floyd, a founding father of American opera, has died at age 95

Known primarily for his southern-flavored operas, Floyd helped create an American opera vernacular. His 1955 hit “Susannah” won the New York Music Critics Circle Award and helped launch his career.
by Tom Huizenga

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Alaska allows hospitals to ration care amid COVID spike

Alaska allows hospitals to ration care amid COVID spike

Alaska on Saturday activated emergency crisis protocols that allow 20 medical facilities to ration care if needed as the state recorded the nation’s worst COVID-19 diagnosis rates in recent days, straining the state’s limited health care system.
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Drier air and mild temps this Sunday; shower chances shift east

The muggy air of yesterday has moved away, and most of us will have a rain-free Sunday. We have details on that. plus a fall color update.
by Ron Trenda

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