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Stories from April 25, 2022

Ruins of an ancient temple for Zeus were unearthed in Egypt

Ruins of an ancient temple for Zeus were unearthed in Egypt

Tell el-Farma, also known by its ancient name Pelusium, dates back thousands of years to the late Pharaonic period and was also used during Greco-Roman and Byzantine times.
by The Associated Press

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State Rep. John Thompson is back in the news after intervening in St. Paul traffic stop

State Rep. John Thompson is back in the news after intervening in St. Paul traffic stop, taking away woman he said he was his daughter before she submitted to field sobriety test. Also, police find missing Chippewa Falls girl dead. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Near-record lows likely Tuesday morning; widespread rain late in the week

Near-record lows likely Tuesday morning; widespread rain late in the week

A raw, chilly Monday will give way to near-record low temperatures Tuesday morning. A warmup will arrive slowly this week. Then look for widespread rain to round out the week from Friday through Sunday.
by Bill Endersen

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Biden to speak at Mondale memorial service Sunday

Biden to speak at Mondale memorial service Sunday

President Joe Biden will be in Minneapolis on Sunday to speak at a memorial service for former Vice President Walter Mondale.
by MPR News Staff

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MN Senate passes public safety plan, House nearing vote

MN Senate passes public safety plan, House nearing vote

The Republican-controlled Minnesota Senate passed its version of a public safety bill with a get-tough approach. The DFL-controlled House is poised to soon vote on its competing proposal.
by Tim Pugmire

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Missing 10-year-old girl found dead in Chippewa Falls

A 10-year-old girl who went missing after going to visit an aunt was found dead Monday along a creek trail in downtown Chippewa Falls, Wis., police said.
by The Associated Press

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Police: St. Paul lawmaker intervened in traffic stop of daughter

Police: St. Paul lawmaker intervened in traffic stop of daughter

St. Paul police say state Rep. John Thompson intervened after officers pulled over a 26-year-old woman he said was his daughter and allege he yelled at officers.
by Tim Nelson

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Meet the Candidates: Republican gubernatorial candidate Rich Stanek

Meet the Candidates: Republican gubernatorial candidate Rich Stanek

Republican Rich Stanek was Hennepin County Sheriff for 12 years and before that was Minnesota's Public Safety Commissioner under Governor Tim Pawlenty, and a state representative from 1995 to 2003. Stanek is running for Minnesota governor.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Brighter skies return Tuesday after a cold Monday

Brighter skies return Tuesday after a cold Monday

Expect close to record cold highs Monday, with 30s and 40s across Minnesota. Tuesday brings sun and lighter winds.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Russia hits rail, fuel facilities in attacks deep in Ukraine

Russia hits rail, fuel facilities in attacks deep in Ukraine

Russia has unleashed a string of attacks against Ukrainian rail and fuel facilities, striking crucial infrastructure far from the frontline of its eastern offensive.
by The Associated Press

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Cold and windy Monday; sun returns Tuesday

Cold and windy Monday; sun returns Tuesday

Monday won’t be quite record cold but pretty chilly. Highs will be in the 40s and 30s with blustery northwest winds still. Tuesday brings sunshine and lighter winds again.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Walz urges giving back state surplus in 1st in person state of the state speech in 3 years

Walz urges giving back state surplus in 1st in person state of the state speech in three years. Republicans say permanent tax cuts would be the best option. Also, flooding threatens Crookston and other Red River Valley cities. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Native women work to break the cycle of poverty, prison in Minnesota

Native women work to break the cycle of poverty, prison in Minnesota

American Indian women make up less than 1 percent of Minnesota’s population but are 20 percent of the state's female prison inmates. Incarceration creates huge consequences for families and communities. A new effort to break the cycle, led by Native women, shows promise, but the challenges remain steep.
by Dan Gunderson

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