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Stories from May 7, 2022

Chance of rain on Mother's Day; several summery days this week

Chance of rain on Mother's Day; several summery days this week

There could be some rain and thunder at times on Mother’s Day, and it’ll be breezy. We have the forecast details, plus a look at the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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Lynx drop season opener to Storm, 97-74

Lynx drop season opener to Storm, 97-74

Jewell Loyd scored 17 points, Sue Bird added 11 points and nine assists beginning what could be her final season, and the Seattle Storm returned to their home building with an emphatic 97-74 win over the Minnesota Lynx to open the WNBA season.
by The Associated Press

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Bright and warm Saturday; cooler with rain chances on Sunday

Bright and warm Saturday; cooler with rain chances on Sunday

Saturday will be gorgeous, then clouds and rain chances move in on Sunday. We have the weekend forecast update, plus a look at the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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Ukraine braces for escalated attacks ahead of Russia's V-Day

Ukraine braces for escalated attacks ahead of Russia's V-Day

The Russians hope to complete their conquest of Mariupol in time for Victory Day celebrations on Monday. However, Ukraine’s military flattened Russian positions on a Black Sea island that has become a symbol of resistance.
by The Associated Press

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Twins hand A's 7th straight loss

Twins hand A's 7th straight loss

The AL Central-leading Twins returned home with a win after back-to-back losses in Baltimore.
by The Associated Press

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22 people died in an explosion at a hotel in Havana

22 people died in an explosion at a hotel in Havana

Rescuers searched for survivors at the Hotel Saratoga, a 19th century structure that was heavily damaged by the blast on Friday. A gas leak was the suspected cause of the explosion.
by The Associated Press

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A gorgeous Saturday; breezy by afternoon

We’ll have very nice spring weather this Saturday. Many of us will see afternoon highs in the 70s. The strongest winds are expected in western Minnesota.
by Ron Trenda

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Ask a Bookseller: 'Vigil Harbor'

Ask a Bookseller: 'Vigil Harbor'

Alden Graves of Northshire Bookstore in Manchester Center, Vt., recommends "Vigil Harbor," a new novel by National Book Award winner Julia Glass.
by Emily Bright

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He's 13 and graduating from the U. His next quest is a physics Ph.D.

He's 13 and graduating from the U. His next quest is a physics Ph.D.

On Tuesday, 13-year-old Elliott Tanner will graduate from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor’s degree in physics. He’s already been accepted into the U’s Ph.D. physics program. It’s an extraordinary journey, but one that finances might put on hold.
by Sam Stroozas

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