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Stories from July 1, 2022

COVID up 3 percent in Twin Cities wastewater, 9 Minn. counties high risk per CDC

COVID up 3 percent in Twin Cities wastewater, 9 Minn. counties high risk per CDC

This phase of COVID continues to hang around, but there is perhaps some hope in declining hospitalizations. And after a brief lull, CDC’s risk ratings are back on the rise in counties across the state.
by Elisabeth Gawthrop and Craig Helmstetter

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Sentencing recommendations submitted for Tou Thao

Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys have made their sentencing recommendations.in the case of Tou Thao.  He’s one of the officers who was on scene when George Floyd was murdered by another Minneapolis police officer.
by Hannah Yang

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AP source: Rudy Gobert traded by Jazz to Timberwolves

AP source: Rudy Gobert traded by Jazz to Timberwolves

Rudy Gobert has been traded by the Utah Jazz to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a massive package of players and draft picks, a person with knowledge of the blockbuster deal said.
by The Associated Press

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Same-sex couples updating legal status after abortion ruling

Same-sex couples updating legal status after abortion ruling

The Supreme Court's decision eliminating the constitutional right to abortion is causing anxiety for people in same-sex marriages, particularly those with children.
by The Associated Press

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Novelist Jakob Guanzon on the divide between scarcity and 'Abundance'

Novelist Jakob Guanzon on the divide between scarcity and 'Abundance'

Can a life be measured in dollars and cents? That’s the question at the heart of Jakob Guanzon’s debut novel, “Abundance,” which follows a father and son living on the razor’s edge of poverty.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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A warm June breaks trend seen in the last five months

A warm June breaks trend seen in the last five months

June was uniformly warmer than normal across the state, breaking the cooler trend that dominated most of the first five months of the year.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Ask a Bookseller: 'The Overnight Guest' is a suspenseful ride

Ask a Bookseller: 'The Overnight Guest' is a suspenseful ride

Heather Gudenkauf is both a New York Times Bestselling Novelist and a local favorite at the River Lights Bookstore in Dubuque, Iowa. River Lights bookseller Angela Kircher heartily recommends Gudenkauf’s newest thriller/mystery, “The Overnight Guest.” 
by Emily Bright

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Eight books to enjoy at the beach this summer

Eight books to enjoy at the beach this summer

From light romance and short fiction to thrillers, here's a list of books that are perfect companions as you retreat to the beach or pool to catch a break from the summer heat.
by Natalie Escobar and Miranda Mazariegos

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The 'People's Station' KMOJ pushes forward

The 'People's Station' KMOJ pushes forward

Like the Civil Rights Movement that inspired the push for Black representation in media, radio station KMOJ’s 46-year history is sprawling, joyous, messy and under-appreciated. But mostly it’s against the odds.
by Jae Bryson

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Lots of sun Friday; some weekend thunder chances

Lots of sun Friday; some weekend thunder chances

Temperatures will be cooler Friday and Saturday. The chance of a few showers and thunderstorms returns to the region over the weekend. Expect lots of sun Friday with occasional clouds moving into the picture over the weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Six teens injured in crash in Anoka County

Six teenagers were injured in a single-vehicle crash late Thursday night in Anoka County.
by Andrew Krueger

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New law permits sale and consumption of hemp THC edibles in Minnesota

A new law takes effect Friday that allows for the legal sale and consumption of edibles containing small amounts of hemp-derived THC. The law brings greater clarity and regulation to cannabinoid products already being sold, such as gummies. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Poll: Most Americans think liberty has waned, rights will further diminish

Poll: Most Americans think liberty has waned, rights will further diminish

New poll results, from a survey conducted just days after the initial leak of the Supreme Court’s intention to overturn Roe, show that a majority of Americans believe they have lost more personal freedoms in the past 10 years than they have gained, and will continue to lose more personal freedom in the next decade.
by Emily Schmidt, Craig Helmstetter and Alyson Clary

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What's open and closed on July 4th

What's open and closed on July 4th

Nonessential government offices and buildings, the post office and banks will be closed Monday, but most major retailers will stay open.
by Shauneen Miranda

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Nice Friday; some weekend thunder chances

Nice Friday; some weekend thunder chances

We’ll enjoy temperatures below 90 and with more comfortable dew points Friday and Saturday. The risk of some showers and thunder increases late Saturday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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How much health insurers pay for almost everything is about to go public

How much health insurers pay for almost everything is about to go public

New government rules are forcing insurers to post on websites what they pay for care or be fined, allowing consumers and employers to comparison shop for health services or negotiate better rates.
by Julie Appleby

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Invasive lupine, a lovely lightning rod on Minnesota's North Shore

Invasive lupine, a lovely lightning rod on Minnesota's North Shore

Many people along Minnesota's North Shore eagerly await early summer when huge fields of lupine bloom along roadsides. But the flower is not native to the state, making it a beautiful, but controversial species.
by Dan Kraker

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Travel the world without leaving your home with these 10 books

Travel the world without leaving your home with these 10 books

From Lahore's red-light district and the streets of Mexico to a fantastical underwater land of Korean fable, here are some picks that can immerse you in worlds wholly unlike your own.
by Rachel Martin, Miranda Mazariegos and Maureen Pao

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How to get kids thinking about what it means to be a good citizen

How to get kids thinking about what it means to be a good citizen

From talking about history to volunteering in your community, here's how to get your kids thinking about what it means to be a good citizen.
by LA Johnson

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A pleasant Friday; near-normal July Fourth weekend temps

A pleasant Friday; near-normal July Fourth weekend temps

Temps and dew points will be lower on Friday. We have an update on your July Fourth holiday weekend weather.
by Ron Trenda

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