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Stories from July 31, 2022

Ridin’ and ropin’: Gay rodeo makes its triumphant return in Minnesota

Ridin’ and ropin’: Gay rodeo makes its triumphant return in Minnesota

Hundreds sat in the bleachers of Dead Broke Arena in Hugo, Minn., to watch cowboys and cowgirls compete across 13 events, drag shows and line dancing at this weekend’s rodeo. It was the North Star Gay Rodeo Association’s first event since 2018.
by Grace Birnstengel

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Scattered strong to severe t-storms possible into Sunday evening

Scattered strong to severe t-storms possible into Sunday evening

The chance of scattered strong to severe thunderstorms lingers into Sunday evening in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We have details on that, plus a look at the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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Ask a Bookseller: 'Book Lovers'

It's a plot that sounds like a Hallmark movie, but the narrator handles it with a knowing wink and a nod, both celebrating and challenges the tropes of romance.
by Emily Bright

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Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on 'Star Trek,' dies at 89

Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on 'Star Trek,' dies at 89

Nichols broke ground and paved the way for Black actors in Hollywood as Uhura. Her castmate George Takei wrote, "We lived long and prospered together."
by Mandalit del Barco

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Bill Russell, basketball legend with record 11 NBA titles, dies at 88

Bill Russell, basketball legend with record 11 NBA titles, dies at 88

Bill Russell was one of basketball's all-time greats. He won a record 11 NBA titles, all with the Boston Celtics. But his dominance didn't stop off the court — he was a voice for racial justice, too.
by Tom Goldman

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17-year-old killed, 4 hurt in stabbings on Wisconsin river

17-year-old killed, 4 hurt in stabbings on Wisconsin river

A 17-year-old boy from Stillwater died and four other people were in critical condition after they were stabbed while tubing down a Wisconsin river Saturday afternoon.
by The Associated Press

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Scattered severe thunderstorms possible late Sunday afternoon into Sunday evening

Scattered severe thunderstorms possible late Sunday afternoon into Sunday evening

Our chance of thunderstorms increases late Sunday afternoon into Sunday evening. Parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin could see some severe weather. We have your Sunday forecast details, plus a look at the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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Millions of Americans have long COVID. Many of them are no longer working

Millions of Americans have long COVID. Many of them are no longer working

An estimated 4 million workers in the U.S. are struggling to work due to debilitating symptoms from long COVID. The government is urging employers to provide accommodations to keep them on the job.
by Andrea Hsu

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Rochester police fatally shoot ax-wielding robbery suspect

The officer who shot the man has been with the department for more than a year but has previous law enforcement experience, authorities said. He has been placed on administrative leave.
by The Associated Press

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U of M study: Without protections, many Midwest lakes will lose coldwater habitat

U of M study: Without protections, many Midwest lakes will lose coldwater habitat

The study of more than 10,000 lakes in eight Upper Midwest states concluded that protecting or restoring forests within some lakes’ watersheds could help conserve critical coldwater habitat, even amid warming temperatures.
by Kirsti Marohn

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