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Albuquerque killings send fear through Islamic communities

Albuquerque killings send fear through Islamic communities

Authorities on Monday identified the fourth victim in a series of killings of Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as the deaths sent ripples of fear through Islamic communities nationwide.
by The Associated Press

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FBI searches Trump's Florida estate for classified records

FBI searches Trump's Florida estate for classified records

The FBI has searched former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate as part of an investigation into whether he took classified records from the White House to his Florida residence.
by The Associated Press

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What to know about Tuesday’s primary election in Minnesota

What to know about Tuesday’s primary election in Minnesota

Minnesotans will vote for the candidates they’d like to see advance to November’s general election. Without a presidential race, lower turnout is expected, but there’s plenty on the ballot.
by Grace Birnstengel

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Two sisters fight for Vietnam's independence

Two sisters fight for Vietnam's independence

The novel Bronze Drum explores the legend of the sisters' rebellion against Chinese rule and the idea of collective memory as resistance.
by Thúy Đinh

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Minneapolis kicks off a new era with a new public safety boss

Minneapolis kicks off a new era with a new public safety boss, and Bloomington police say they’ve made arrests in the Mall of America shooting and are on the hunt for two more suspects. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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A comfortable night, warmer Tuesday

A comfortable night, warmer Tuesday

Our mini cool spell continues with another comfortable night across Minnesota Monday night. Temperatures start to heat back up to above normal readings Tuesday and Wednesday with the next chance of rain, thunder coming Friday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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'We're in trouble': Evictions surpass pre-pandemic levels, strain shelters

'We're in trouble': Evictions surpass pre-pandemic levels, strain shelters

Statewide, evictions averaged 600 a week in June. That’s 73 percent above the pre-pandemic average, according to court filings compiled by Princeton University's Eviction Lab. Most of those filings were in Hennepin County.
by Nina Moini and Megan Burks

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Mall of America gunfire: 5 charged; manhunt on for suspected gunman, accomplice

Mall of America gunfire: 5 charged; manhunt on for suspected gunman, accomplice

Five people, including two tied to a local hotel, were charged with aiding the alleged gunman and accomplice, who remain at large and are the targets of a nationwide manhunt, the Bloomington police chief said Monday.
by MPR News Staff

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A 'staggering' number of people couldn't get care during the pandemic, poll finds

A 'staggering' number of people couldn't get care during the pandemic, poll finds

Insured or not, one in five said they couldn't get treated for serious illness, while preventive and elective procedures were neglected. Disruptions in care hit Black and Native Americans the hardest.
by Rhitu Chatterjee

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Minnesota gets needed rainfall; 'mega-rains' rising

Minnesota gets needed rainfall; 'mega-rains' rising

A little of Minnesota’s thirst was quenched over the weekend in some areas that really needed rainfall most. Rainfall amounts were more extreme for some places, however, especially in Iowa and Illinois.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Photos: A look at the first week of August around the world

Photos: A look at the first week of August around the world

From the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland, to boats heading out to sea on the first day of the fishing season in China. Shia Muslims gather for the Muharram ceremony, and migrants wait to be transferred to Porto Empedocle in Italy. Here are the most striking images of the week.
by Kerem Yücel and MPR News Staff

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Standing in Two Worlds: Native American College Diaries

Standing in Two Worlds: Native American College Diaries

U.S. government boarding schools were once used to erase Indigenous culture and force assimilation. In a new documentary from American Public Media, meet three Indigenous college students who are using their college education to strengthen ties to their Native roots and support their people.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Sun breaks out Monday, sticks around this week

Sun breaks out Monday, sticks around this week

A beautiful stretch of weather develops Monday with lots of sunshine and comfortable temperatures in the 70s statewide. It’ll be a little warmer Tuesday and Wednesday and dry until Friday or Saturday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Wright County sheriff's deputies fatally shoot man in Otsego

Sheriff's deputies in Wright County fatally shot a man early Sunday morning after officers responded to calls that the man was experiencing a mental health crisis. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Sun returns Monday through Wednesday

Sun returns Monday through Wednesday

Sunshine returns Monday after some much needed weekend moisture. High temperatures will be mainly in the 70s statewide Monday. It’ll be well into the 80s for most of southern and western Minnesota Tuesday with sunny skies much of the week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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What to watch in Wis., Minn., 2 other states in Tuesday's primaries

What to watch in Wis., Minn., 2 other states in Tuesday's primaries

The Republican matchup in the Wisconsin gubernatorial race in Tuesday's primary elections features competing candidates endorsed by former President Donald Trump and his estranged vice president, Mike Pence. In Minnesota, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar faces a primary challenger who helped defeat a voter referendum to replace the Minneapolis Police Department with a new Department of Public Safety.
by The Associated Press

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How to talk about disability sensitively and avoid ableist tropes

How to talk about disability sensitively and avoid ableist tropes

When it comes to disability, a lot of ableist language and tropes are perpetuated by the media. Here's what experts have to say about how to talk about disability.
by Shruti Rajkumar

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COVID sewage surveillance labs join the hunt for monkeypox

COVID sewage surveillance labs join the hunt for monkeypox

Wastewater testing has proved a reliable early alarm bell for COVID-19 outbreaks. U.S. researchers are now adapting the approach to track the explosive spread of monkeypox, and maybe other viruses.
by Mark Kreidler

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‘One in a million’ Election Day Tuesday in Minnesota's 1st District

‘One in a million’ Election Day Tuesday in Minnesota's 1st District

On Tuesday voters in southern Minnesota's 1st Congressional District will fill the seat left vacant by the death of Republican Jim Hagedorn and decide who’s running in November in the newly redrawn district for a new two-year term.
by Mark Zdechlik

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