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Stories from September 8, 2022

U.S may expand monkeypox vaccine eligibility to men with HIV

U.S may expand monkeypox vaccine eligibility to men with HIV

The vast majority of monkeypox cases are in men who have sex with men who reported close contact with an infected person during sex. But the new CDC report suggested infections in people with HIV and other STDs may be a bigger issue then previously realized.
by The Associated Press

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Lawmaker defends heading Planned Parenthood and serving in the legislature

Lawmaker defends heading Planned Parenthood and serving in the legislature and scientists are closing in on a solution to a vexing water quality problem. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Remember September? DNR says autumn leaves are on their way

Remember September? DNR says autumn leaves are on their way

While the first week of September felt more like summer than fall, that doesn’t mean fall colors won’t be here soon. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' first fall color finder report of the season is here.
by Sam Stroozas

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Weekend weather: Cool, with shower chances on Saturday

Weekend weather: Cool, with shower chances on Saturday

We’re running our air conditioning today, but much cooler temps are on tap for the weekend. We have details on that, plus our weekend rain chances.
by Ron Trenda

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The life of Queen Elizabeth II in photos

The life of Queen Elizabeth II in photos

Queen Elizabeth II, whose seven decades on the throne of the United Kingdom was a longer reign than any other British monarch, has died at the age of 96.
by Kerem Yücel

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Retailers pull lobster from menus after 'red list' warning

Retailers pull lobster from menus after 'red list' warning

Some retailers are taking lobster off the menu after an assessment from an influential conservation group that the seafood poses too much of a risk to rare whales and should be avoided.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis narrows contenders for next police chief to 3 outsiders

Minneapolis narrows contenders for next police chief to 3 outsiders

The city of Minneapolis has narrowed its field of potential police chiefs to three — all of them from out of state. Mayor Jacob Frey announced the finalists Wednesday.
by Tim Nelson

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How remote work is changing office culture

How remote work is changing office culture

The surge in remote work during the pandemic is here to stay. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Thursday, MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talks about what this means for workplace culture, employee collaboration and even office design.
by Chris Farrell and Maja Beckstrom

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European Central Bank makes largest-ever interest rate hike

European Central Bank makes largest-ever interest rate hike

The European Central Bank has made its largest-ever interest rate increase to combat record inflation that is squeezing consumers and pushing the 19 countries that use the euro currency toward recession. 
by The Associated Press

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Bannon charged with money laundering in wall-building scheme

Bannon charged with money laundering in wall-building scheme

Donald Trump's longtime ally Steve Bannon surrendered to authorities in New York court on Thursday. He's facing state money laundering and conspiracy charges alleging he duped donors who gave money to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. 
by The Associated Press

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Hot, windy Thursday; rain, cooler weather arrive Friday

Hot, windy Thursday; rain, cooler weather arrive Friday

We have one last hot, muggy day Thursday with the addition of wind. Showers will develop ahead of a cool front in northern Minnesota late Thursday with storms possible. Friday will be cooler with showers south.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Police: Suspect in custody in fatal shooting of 3 in St. Paul

The department says officers and FBI agents took a 41-year-old Minneapolis man into custody Wednesday in Chicago. Ramsey County prosecutors have yet to file charges. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Judge nixes Oath Keepers leader's bid to delay Jan. 6 trial

Judge nixes Oath Keepers leader's bid to delay Jan. 6 trial

The high-profile seditious conspiracy trial for the leader of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group will begin later his month after a judge rejected a last-minute bid by Stewart Rhodes to replace his lawyers and delay his Capitol riot case.
by The Associated Press

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Hot and muggy followed by rain and cooler temperatures

Hot and muggy followed by rain and cooler temperatures

Thursday will be the last of the hot and muggy days in this stretch. Rain showers develop Friday with cooler air for the weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Blinken, in Kyiv, unveils $2B in US military aid for Europe

Blinken, in Kyiv, unveils $2B in US military aid for Europe

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is making an unscheduled visit to Kyiv as the Biden administration announces major new military aid worth more than 2 billion dollars for Ukraine and other European countries threatened by Russia. 
by The Associated Press

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Judge's 55th homer, IKF's slam lead Yanks to sweep of Twins

Judge's 55th homer, IKF's slam lead Yanks to sweep of Twins

Aaron Judge started the first-game comeback with his major league-leading 55th home run, Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit a go-ahead grand slam in the nightcap and the New York Yankees swept a doubleheader from the Minnesota Twins 5-4 and 7-1.
by The Associated Press

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Art Hounds: The fall season of arts begins

Art Hounds: The fall season of arts begins

Missing the State Fair? Check out the wonderful art that didn’t get a space at the Fine Arts show at AZ Gallery’s “Rejected” exhibit in St. Paul. Exposed Brick Theatre premieres two new plays at its “Through Our Eyes Festival” in Minneapolis. The Weisman’s fall show honors three decades of Piotr Szyhalski’s work, including the posters he created daily over eight months of the pandemic.
by Emily Bright

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Ads aplenty go up as ‘22 campaign intensifies

Ads aplenty go up as ‘22 campaign intensifies

Political ad season is setting in, with the campaigns looking for captive audiences from the couch to the restroom. The ads offer the best window into the themes driving the election.
by Brian Bakst

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Northern Minnesota researchers close in on sulfate pollution solution 

Northern Minnesota researchers close in on sulfate pollution solution 

Researchers in northern Minnesota believe they're getting closer to solving an environmental problem that has long vexed the state; how to affordably remove sulfate pollution from water. 
by Dan Kraker

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Anne Garrels, longtime foreign correspondent for NPR, dies at 71

Anne Garrels, longtime foreign correspondent for NPR, dies at 71

Longtime NPR foreign correspondent Anne Garrels has died. She was known for her brave work covering war zones and conflicts around the world.
by Lynn Neary

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Police: Suspect in custody in fatal shooting of 3 in St. Paul

Police: Suspect in custody in fatal shooting of 3 in St. Paul

The department says officers and FBI agents took a 41-year-old Minneapolis man into custody this morning Wednesday in Chicago. Ramsey County prosecutors have yet to file charges.
by Matt Sepic

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