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Stories from July 24, 2022

Monkeypox explained: How to protect yourself and what to watch out for

Monkeypox explained: How to protect yourself and what to watch out for

The World Health Organization has declared monkeypox a public health emergency of global concern. From how it spreads to preventive measures, here's what you need to know about the disease.
by Dustin Jones

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Comfortable temps this week; heat returns next weekend

Comfortable temps this week; heat returns next weekend

Northwesterly winds delivered refreshing, comfortable air on Sunday. We take a look at the week ahead and the prospect of heat returning next weekend.
by Ron Trenda

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Long wait for Kaat, Oliva ends with Baseball Hall of Fame induction

Long wait for Kaat, Oliva ends with Baseball Hall of Fame induction

Former Twins Tony Oliva, Jim Kaat and David Ortiz were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday. For former teammates Oliva and Kaat, the honor caps storied careers in their beloved game.
by Matt Sepic

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The pope arrives in Canada as Indigenous groups seek a full apology

The pope arrives in Canada as Indigenous groups seek a full apology

Pope Francis began a visit to Canada on Sunday to apologize to Indigenous peoples for abuses at residential schools, part of the the Catholic Church's efforts to reconcile with Native communities.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota Aurora's inaugural season comes to a close

Minnesota Aurora's inaugural season comes to a close

The Minnesota Aurora's first USL W League season ended in heartbreak last night with a championship loss to South Georgia Tormenta FC, 2-1.
by MPR News Staff

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A pleasant, breezy Sunday; no hot days this week

A pleasant, breezy Sunday; no hot days this week

Comfortable temps and dew points will stay with us today and Monday. We take a look at the week ahead, including our next chance of rain. The Saturday rainfall map shows who had the soaking rains this weekend.
by Ron Trenda

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The Fed's mission improbable: Beating inflation without causing a recession

The Fed's mission improbable: Beating inflation without causing a recession

Inflation is sky high. The Federal Reserve wants to bring it back to earth without crashing the economy. But achieving a so-called "soft landing" and avoiding a recession is easier said than done.
by Scott Horsley

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A breezy and drier Sunday

A breezy and drier Sunday

We won’t have much weather drama this Sunday. Temps will be a bit below average, and it’ll be breezy. We have details on who may see a shower.
by Ron Trenda

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Rescue groups begin work to rehome 4,000 beagles bred for research

Rescue groups begin work to rehome 4,000 beagles bred for research

The beagles were bred by the company Envigo for pharmaceutical research and testing, but conditions at the facility were found to be inhumane. Now the dogs are starting journeys toward forever homes.
by Jaclyn Diaz and Amanda Andrade-Rhoades

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State proposes stricter air emissions permit for Water Gremlin

State proposes stricter air emissions permit for Water Gremlin

The MPCA has drafted an amended five-year air permit for Water Gremlin that would impose more stringent limits on emissions from its facility in White Bear Township, and impose more requirements for monitoring and record-keeping.
by Kirsti Marohn

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