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Stories from May 8, 2022

Unsettled weather and summer heat this week

Unsettled weather and summer heat this week

Warrmer, occasionally unsettled weather is coming our way this week with chances of thunderstorms and a few hot days.
by Bill Endersen

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Polanco HR gives Twins 1-0 win; A's lose 8th straight

Polanco HR gives Twins 1-0 win; A's lose 8th straight

Jorge Polanco homered in the sixth inning and four Minnesota Twins pitchers made it stand up, blanking Oakland 1-0 and sending the Athletics to their eighth straight loss.
by The Associated Press

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When does life begin? Religions don't agree

When does life begin? Religions don't agree

Debates about abortion often center around the issue of when life begins. Some religions say it's at conception. Another says it's with the baby's first breath.
by Sarah McCammon

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Mother's Day rain update, plus a look at summery temps this week

Mother's Day rain update, plus a look at summery temps this week

Mother’s Day rain will be followed by summery temps and humidity on Monday. We have the details on that, plus a look at thunderstorm chances.
by Ron Trenda

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Archaic rules make motherhood a challenge for women in Minnesota politics

Archaic rules make motherhood a challenge for women in Minnesota politics

While women are a rising force in Minnesota politics, many say they must still navigate written and unwritten rules that work against them in the 21st century and may be keeping more women from seeking office.
by Sam Stroozas

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80-1 shot Rich Strike races to huge upset in Kentucky Derby

80-1 shot Rich Strike races to huge upset in Kentucky Derby

Rich Strike came charging up the rail to overtake the leaders in the closing strides for a stunning 80-1 upset in the Kentucky Derby. 

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Dozens feared dead after Russian bomb levels Ukraine school

Dozens feared dead after Russian bomb levels Ukraine school

Dozens of Ukrainians are feared dead after a Russian bomb destroyed a school sheltering about 90 people as Moscow's invading forces kept up their barrage of eastern and southern Ukraine.
by The Associated Press

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