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Stories from September 16, 2022

COVID-19 data gives reasons to be cautiously optimistic

COVID-19 data gives reasons to be cautiously optimistic

Earlier this week the head of the World Health Organization expressed optimism that “the end is in sight” for the global COVID-19 pandemic, but he cautioned that “we are not there yet.”
by Elisabeth Gawthrop and Alyson Clary

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Motorcycle fatalities in Minnesota this year running far ahead of 2021

The number of motorcycle riders killed in crashes in Minnesota this year has already exceeded the total for all of last year — with weeks to go in the riding season. That's prompting officials to urge extra caution for Saturday’s annual Fall Flood Run fundraising ride.
by Tim Nelson and Andrew Krueger

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Report: Greater Minn. suicides were majority of gun deaths in 2021

Report: Greater Minn. suicides were majority of gun deaths in 2021

Despite a concerns about mass shootings and a focus on violent crime in the metro, a new report shows the majority of gun deaths in 2021 were suicides in greater Minnesota.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Legislative leaders and retiring rural DFLer Paul Marquart

Legislative leaders and retiring rural DFLer Paul Marquart

House Speaker Melissa Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park, and House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt, R-Crown, join Mike Mulcahy to talk about why their party should get control of the House in November's election. Then Mike talks to retiring Rep. Paul Marquart, DFL-Dilworth, a rare rural Democrat in Minnesota.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Weekend weather: Showers, storms possible Saturday; mostly dry Sunday

Weekend weather: Showers, storms possible Saturday; mostly dry Sunday

Our weekend temps will be warmer than normal in many areas. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible Saturday and Saturday night, then most of Sunday should be dry. We have your weekend forecast details.
by Ron Trenda

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Texas board denies posthumous pardon for George Floyd

Texas board denies posthumous pardon for George Floyd

A Texas board has declined a request that George Floyd be granted a posthumous pardon for a 2004 drug arrest made by a now-indicted ex-Houston police officer whose case history is under scrutiny following a deadly drug raid. 
by The Associated Press

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Walz, Flanagan: Get COVID boosters before fall to guard against omicron

Walz, Flanagan: Get COVID boosters before fall to guard against omicron

Gov. Tim Walz, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and state officials are urging people to update their COVID-19 vaccinations ahead of the fall, when a migration indoors can lead to more exposures.
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota regulators OK building massive solar power station near Becker

Minnesota regulators OK building massive solar power station near Becker

Once completed, the Sherco Solar project near Becker, northwest of the Twin Cities, will cut carbon emissions by nearly 300,000 tons annually as it replaces a nearby coal-fired plant that's being phased out, Xcel Energy said.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Talking Volumes: Karen Armstrong on 'Sacred Nature'

Talking Volumes: Karen Armstrong on 'Sacred Nature'

The 2022 season of Talking Volumes launched Sept. 14 with Karen Armstrong and MPR News host Kerri Miller returning to the Fitzgerald Theater stage.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Mankato gunfire: Lockdowns lifted; suspect at large

Mankato gunfire: Lockdowns lifted; suspect at large

Police are searching for a suspect believed to be involved in the shooting just before 9 a.m. on the 100 block of Echo Street. Authorities say one person was treated for a non-life-threatening injury.
by Hannah Yang

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Scattered showers Friday, muggy through the weekend

Scattered showers Friday, muggy through the weekend

We have showers continuing in northern Minnesota with more storms possible in southern Minnesota late Friday afternoon. Another round of thunderstorms is possible late Saturday afternoon into the overnight.
by Sven Sundgaard

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State leaders encouraging COVID boosters ahead of possible fall surge

Gov. Walz and Lt. Gov. Flanagan will receive their updated COVID-19 booster shots on Friday. The new boosters, which better protect against the highly infectious omicron variant, are being rolled out ahead of a potential fall surge of the virus.  This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Dimick takes aim at Moriarty in Hennepin prosecutor race debate

Dimick takes aim at Moriarty in Hennepin prosecutor race debate

The two finalists for Hennepin County attorney held a spirited debate Thursday, with Martha Holton Dimick repeatedly challenging her DFL endorsed opponent Mary Moriarty.
by Jon Collins

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Scattered showers, thunder Friday; more possible this weekend

Scattered showers, thunder Friday; more possible this weekend

Scattered shower and thunderstorm activity will become a little more widespread to include most of Minnesota Friday. We’ll have more occasional unsettled weather this weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Correa, Gordon power Twins past Royals 3-2 for series sweep

Correa, Gordon power Twins past Royals 3-2 for series sweep

Carlos Correa’s solo home run in the first inning and Nick Gordon’s two-run shot in the second gave the Minnesota Twins enough to hang on for a 3-2 victory to finish a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals.
by The Associated Press

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Q&A: Author Boyah J. Farah reflects on being Black in America

Q&A: Author Boyah J. Farah reflects on being Black in America

In his memoir, “America Made Me a Black Man,” Farah tells of what American blackness has meant to him, from his childhood in Somalia to his adolescence in the Northeast — to his return to Somalia.
by Leah Donnella

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As prices climb, Americans cut spending and dip into savings to make ends meet

As prices climb, Americans cut spending and dip into savings to make ends meet

Rising inflation has meant fewer restaurant meals, getaways and even doctor visits for many Americans, as nearly 4 in 10 say their family finances have gotten worse in the last year.
by Scott Horsley

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This GOP strategist is calling on Republican senators to safeguard same-sex marriage

This GOP strategist is calling on Republican senators to safeguard same-sex marriage

With the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, many are concerned that same-sex marriage could be next. Will Republicans band together to protect this right for Americans?
by Manuela López Restrepo and Sarah McCammon

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Scientists debate how lethal COVID is. Some say it's now less risky than flu

Scientists debate how lethal COVID is. Some say it's now less risky than flu

They argue the threat posed by COVID has lessened because of preexisting immunity and access to treatment. Plus, some deaths may be incorrectly blamed on COVID. Others caution it's too soon to tell.
by Rob Stein

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A fall tradition: Bringing in the wild rice harvest

A fall tradition: Bringing in the wild rice harvest

This is the season for collecting wild rice across northern Minnesota. Ricers have been out in canoes harvesting the crop from lakes and rivers. To preserve that rice, and give it the trademark nutty, smoky flavor involves a process of parching, jigging, winnowing and fellowship.
by Dan Gunderson

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