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Stories from August 10, 2022

BCA releases more details of Otsego police shooting

In a statement, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said that Jordyn John Hansen, 21, died of gunshot wounds to his chest after Deputies Leland Wilkinson and Jeffrey McMackins opened fire with their handguns. Two other deputies, Patrick Mabusth and Mark Voss, fired their Tasers.
by Matt Sepic

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Former officers Thao and Kueng intend to appeal federal convictions

Former officers Thao and Kueng intend to appeal federal convictions

Two former Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd intend to file appeals in federal court, asking that their convictions be overturned.
by Peter Cox

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Election skeptics advance in key Wisconsin, Minnesota races

Election skeptics advance in key Wisconsin, Minnesota races

This year, races for secretary of state have drawn tremendous interest and money largely because of the 2020 election, when voting systems and processes came under attack by former President Donald Trump and his supporters. There is no evidence of widespread fraud or manipulation of voting systems occurring in the 2020 election.
by The Associated Press

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North Dakota abortion clinic opens at new Minnesota site

North Dakota abortion clinic opens at new Minnesota site

The operator of North Dakota’s only abortion clinic said Wednesday the clinic has opened in its new location in Moorhead, just weeks before it’s likely to be forced to close its Fargo location under a statewide abortion ban there.
by The Associated Press

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For some soccer fans, loyalty to home team remains unchanged

For some soccer fans, loyalty to home team remains unchanged

It’s not unusual for Mexican fans, even if they’ve lived in the U.S. for years, to remain loyal to their home teams — whether that’s Club America, Chivas or Cruz Azul.
by Vicki Adame

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Attorney General Keith Ellison looks ahead to general election

Attorney General Keith Ellison looks ahead to general election

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison easily won the DFL nomination on primary night. He’ll take on Republican nominee Jim Schultz in November.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Jim Schultz on winning GOP nomination for Attorney General

Jim Schultz on winning GOP nomination for Attorney General

In the Republican race for Attorney General, private attorney Jim Schultz rode the GOP endorsement to victory over the party’s 2018 nominee, former state Rep. Doug Wardlow. Schultz will take on sitting DFL Attorney General Keith Ellison in November.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Friday morning thunder ahead?

The next rain chance for Minnesota arrives Thursday night.
by Paul Huttner

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Brad Finstad will be Minnesota's newest member of Congress

Brad Finstad will be Minnesota's newest member of Congress

Republican Brad Finstad will fill out the remaining months of the term of late Congressman Jim Hagedorn in the 1st Congressional District. He’ll also be campaigning for the same seat — in a newly redrawn 1st District — in November.
by Brian Bakst

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DFL's Ettinger loses special election, will get another shot in November

DFL's Ettinger loses special election, will get another shot in November

Former Hormel Foods CEO Jeff Ettinger failed to win back Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District for the DFL in Tuesday’s special election, but he’ll get another shot at it in November after winning his party’s nomination to represent a newly redrawn 1st District.
by Brian Bakst

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Gov. Tim Walz looks ahead to the general election

Gov. Tim Walz looks ahead to the general election

Governor Tim Walz is seeking reelection after a term dominated by his response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the fallout from the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Voters poised to send first openly trans person to Minnesota Legislature

Voters poised to send first openly trans person to Minnesota Legislature

“We're around and we deserve representation, and we have a lot of work to do to let people know what it means to have an inclusive government, to have an inclusive state and to protect everyone,” said DFLer Leigh Finke, who won her Minnesota House primary on Tuesday.
by Brian Bakst

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Demystifying migraines and headaches

Demystifying migraines and headaches

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two neurologists about the latest research into how to prevent and treat migraines and other headaches and why some people get lingering headaches after COVID-19.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Warmer, slightly muggy Wednesday; showers develop Friday

Warmer, slightly muggy Wednesday; showers develop Friday

A cool front is moving south across Minnesota and ahead of it dew points are increasing slightly along with temperatures that will be a few degrees warmer in the southern half of the state. Thursday will be cooler with isolated showers southwest and more numerous scattered showers Friday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Minn. incumbents mostly prevail but some have close calls

Two DFL incumbents in Congress fended off spirited challenges Tuesday and Republicans kept a seat opened up by the death of one of their members in an August election that set the table for a high-stakes November. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Another sunny day Wednesday; showers Friday

Another sunny day Wednesday; showers Friday

Temperatures will be a bit warmer Wednesday and we’ll have a short-lived increase in dew points. Expect more sunshine with slightly cooler conditions Thursday before showers develop Friday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Dodgers roll past Twins to boost win streak to nine

Dodgers roll past Twins to boost win streak to nine

Max Muncy hit a home run and Julio Urias pitched seven strong innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to a season-best nine games with a 10-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
by The Associated Press

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Hennepin County voters set races for attorney, sheriff

Hennepin County voters set races for attorney, sheriff

Tuesday’s primary narrowed a wide field of candidates for Hennepin County Attorney and a smaller field for sheriff. 
by Matt Sepic

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Why falling gas prices are not taking the sting out of inflation

Why falling gas prices are not taking the sting out of inflation

Falling gasoline prices are expected to put a dent in the July inflation rate due out this morning. But other costs such as housing continue to climb, putting a strain on many family budgets.
by Scott Horsley

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With Trump's backing, Michels wins the Wisconsin GOP primary for governor

With Trump's backing, Michels wins the Wisconsin GOP primary for governor

Republican Tim Michels, a construction executive endorsed by former President Donald Trump, will face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers in what could be a tight race for Wisconsin governor in November.
by Shawn Johnson

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Omar ekes out House primary win over centrist Samuels

Omar ekes out House primary win over centrist Samuels

Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of the progressive Squad, eked out a closer-than-expected Democratic primary victory Tuesday against a centrist challenger who questioned the incumbent's support for the “defund the police" movement.
by The Associated Press

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Democrat Barnes set to challenge GOP Wisconsin Sen. Johnson

Democrat Barnes set to challenge GOP Wisconsin Sen. Johnson

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes has won the Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican Sen. Ron Johnson. Barnes' top rivals dropped out of the race last month and backed Barnes in Tuesday's primary. It was a sign of Democrats' intense focus on defeating Johnson in a contest expected to be one of the year's most competitive as the parties battle for Senate control.
by The Associated Press

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