Stories from May 14, 2022

May 14, 2022 6:04 PM

A nice Sunday; cooler temps to start the week

Our Sunday weather is looking pretty good. We have the weather details for Sunday plus an update on flood warnings in parts of Minnesota.

by Ron Trenda

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May 14, 2022 4:40 PM

Reproductive rights supporters rally across the country

Thousands of reproductive rights supporters are gathering Saturday at rallies across the country in protest of the Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade.

by Liz Baker, Cheryl Corley and Rina Torchinsky

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May 14, 2022 3:59 PM

13 shot, 10 dead in mass shooting at Buffalo, N.Y. supermarket

Police said Payton Gendron shot, in total, 11 Black people and two white people Saturday in a rampage at the Tops Friendly Market that the 18-year-old broadcast live before surrendering to authorities.

by The Associated Press

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May 14, 2022 12:43 PM

Jensen wins GOP endorsement for governor

Scott Jensen, a family physician and former state senator, clinched the Republican endorsement for governor Saturday at the party’s state convention in Rochester.

by MPR News Staff

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May 14, 2022 10:45 AM

Warmest weekend temps on Saturday; update on rain chances

Today will be the warmest day of the weekend. Rain chances are highest to the north today. We have the updated forecast details.

by Ron Trenda

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May 14, 2022 10:05 AM

McConnell heads to Kyiv and becomes the latest U.S. official to meet with Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the visit a signal of bipartisan support from the U.S. Congress. The meeting took place as Ukraine said it had forced Russian troops away from Kharkiv.

by Greg Myre

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May 14, 2022 8:51 AM

The U.S. pledged billions to fight climate change. Then came the Ukraine war

The U.S. promised to slash its emissions and send tens of billions of dollars to low-lying and less well-off nations. The war in Ukraine is delaying that even as the toll from climate change rises.

by Rebecca Hersher

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May 14, 2022 8:49 AM

Lewis slam in 9-run inning, Twins beat virus-hit Guardians

Byron Buxton, Jorge Polanco and Gary Sánchez also homered for Minnesota in the 12-8 win. The barrage came after Minnesota was shut out in two of its three games against Houston.

by The Associated Press

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May 14, 2022 7:10 AM

Mild temps and breezy for the 2022 fishing opener

Mild temps are on tap for most areas this Saturday. Parts of northern Minnesota could see scattered Saturday showers at times, with a late-day shower chance in the far southeast. We have the details.

by Ron Trenda

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May 14, 2022 4:00 AM

The season for jumping worms has arrived; gardeners on alert

Scientists say it’s time to inspect plants and mulch for an invasive worm that can alter the composition of soil.

by Melissa Olson

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May 14, 2022 4:00 AM

She left the U of M to be a single mom in 1980. Now, at 78, she's graduating

Kay Lacher went back to finish her degree at the University of Minnesota after being only five credits short in 1980.

by Sam Stroozas

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May 14, 2022 4:00 AM

Banksy show opens in Minneapolis

One hundred works by the British artist-provocateur worth a total of $35 million will open in the same space recently occupied by popular immersive Van Gogh show.

by Euan Kerr