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Union Hmong Kitchen becomes State Fair's first Hmong restaurant

Union Hmong Kitchen becomes State Fair's first Hmong restaurant

Nearly 50 years after the first Hmong refugees arrived in the Twin Cities, the Minnesota State Fair has its first Hmong food vendor. Chef Yia Vang’s Union Hmong Kitchen is attracting big crowds to the fair’s International Bazaar.
by Grace Birnstengel

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The Minnesota State Fair is on the rebound, to the relief of fairgoers and vendors

The Minnesota State Fair is on the rebound, to the relief of fairgoers and vendors, and HUD secretary highlights senior housing assistance program in visit to Minneapolis. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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What counts as a life threatening reason for an abortion? Wisconsin doctors take on this tricky question to avoid penalties post-Roe

What counts as a life threatening reason for an abortion? Wisconsin doctors take on this tricky question to avoid penalties post-Roe

We’re continuing our series looking at abortion in neighboring states with Wisconsin. When Roe v. Wade was overturned, abortion became illegal there.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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A look at a young 4-H member's first trip to the state fair — and her blue ribbon rabbit

A look at a young 4-H member's first trip to the state fair — and her blue ribbon rabbit

More than 7,000 Minnesota youth are with their animals at the State Fair this year. Cathy Wurzer spoke with Denica Sleiter of Morris, Minn. about her rabbit.
by Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend and Ellen Finn

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U.S.: Review of possibly privileged Trump papers already over

U.S.: Review of possibly privileged Trump papers already over

A legal filing shows the Justice Department has completed its review of potentially privileged documents seized from former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate this month.
by The Associated Press

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Pilot, passenger killed in ultralight crash in Minnesota

A pilot who gives rides over Minnesota lakes and a passenger were killed when the amphibious ultralight aircraft they were riding in crashed in north central Minnesota, according to the Crow Wing County sheriff officials.
by The Associated Press

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Biden's goal to end hunger by 2030 and his new food conference, explained

Biden's goal to end hunger by 2030 and his new food conference, explained

The first White House conference on hunger, nutrition and health since 1969 is happening in late September. Some are worried the administration won't be able to meet the high bar that conference set.
by Ximena Bustillo

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Man, two children killed in Anoka County crash

A man and two young children have died and several others have been injured in a two-vehicle crash in a Twin Cities suburb. Authorities say an SUV driven by a man and carrying a woman and three children crossed a median in Ham Lake and crashed into a pickup truck towing a trailer Sunday afternoon. 
by MPR News Staff

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Annie Mack, rising singer-songwriter, honors her own journey with 'Testify'

Annie Mack, rising singer-songwriter, honors her own journey with 'Testify'

Annie Mack is set to perform Monday and Tuesday night at the Schell's Stage at the Minnesota State Fair. She talked to Cathy Wurzer about her EP and musical influences.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gretchen Brown and Sam Stroozas

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Power flashes may have been caused by tornadoes Saturday night

It was a wild weekend for storms around Minnesota. Saturday night’s storms produced 5 brief tornado touchdowns in Dakota and Ramsey counties according to the Twin Cities NWS office. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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

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

From the overflowing in Pakistan and India, to Ukraine and Syria. Migrants’ tragedy in Yuma. Intense heat waves and accompanying drought in Chongqing. Here are the most striking images of the week from photojournalists around the world.
by Kerem Yücel

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Streak of sun after weekend storms and rainfall

Streak of sun after weekend storms and rainfall

After a stormy weekend, stable, dry air with lots of sun sets in for the entire week. Lingering muggy air departs through the day Monday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Gen Z is driving sales of romance books to the top of bestseller lists

Gen Z is driving sales of romance books to the top of bestseller lists

For months, Colleen Hoover and Emily Henry have occupied multiple spots on the New York Times paperback trade fiction bestsellers list. The success of these romance writers has been aided by Gen Z.
by Deanna Schwartz and Meghan Collins Sullivan

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Boil water advisory lifted for Andover residents

Boil water advisory lifted for Andover residents

The request for nearly 12,000 Andover households to boil their tap water has been lifted. City officials recommend running cold water for five minutes before using.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Dropping dew points Monday, lots of sun ahead

Dropping dew points Monday, lots of sun ahead

Drier air is moving in through the day Monday with a strong west breeze at 10-20 mph. Highs will be in the low 80s south to 70s north with partly cloudy skies. More sun is expected the rest of the week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Cave's homer, 4 RBIs help Twins complete sweep of Giants

Cave's homer, 4 RBIs help Twins complete sweep of Giants

Jake Cave homered, doubled and drove in four runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the San Francisco Giants 8-3 to finish a three-game sweep. Cave gave the Twins a 3-2 lead with his second homer of the season in the fourth inning. He added a two-run double in the fifth to cap a five-run rally that put Minnesota on top for good.
by The Associated Press

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In the Taliban's Afghanistan, the near-broke central bank somehow still functions

In the Taliban's Afghanistan, the near-broke central bank somehow still functions

A recent visit to Afghanistan showed a country facing an economic crisis. The banking system has seized up. Credit cards aren't working. Afghans abroad struggle to send money to relatives back home.
by Steve Inskeep

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You're crying, your dog is crying — but are they the same?

You're crying, your dog is crying — but are they the same?

A new study says that dogs produce emotional tears similar to how humans do. But not everyone in the veterinary community is convinced.
by Wynne Davis

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Striving to outrace polio: What's it like living with the disease

Striving to outrace polio: What's it like living with the disease

As polio makes a comeback, Minda Dentler reflects on her life with the disease. Paralyzed as an infant in India, she's gone on to become a champion wheelchair triathlete and an immunization advocate.
by Ari Daniel

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NASA scrubs today's scheduled launch due to engine problems

NASA scrubs today's scheduled launch due to engine problems

Artemis I will not be launching today after all, after problems with one of the four engines scuttled the long-anticipated effort to lift off for the six-week, uncrewed test mission to orbit the moon.
by Scott Neuman

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Fargo firm builds a diverse workforce

Fargo firm builds a diverse workforce

When you think of diverse cities, Fargo might not be the first that springs to mind. The population is 83 percent white. But a Fargo manufacturing company has found success with a workforce that is mostly from other places around the world.
by Dan Gunderson

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Managing your finances as debt and prices soar

Managing your finances as debt and prices soar

Credit card debt in the U.S. has spiked as prices for nearly everything have increased. Guest host Chris Farrell talks with two personal finance experts about managing your money.
by Chris Farrell and Samantha Matsumoto

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