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Stories from September 17, 2022

Severe thunderstorm watch in northern Minnesota Saturday evening

Severe thunderstorm watch in northern Minnesota Saturday evening

Parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin will see scattered thunderstorms Saturday evening into the overnight hours of Saturday night. Severe weather is possible. Our Sunday weather looks fairly quiet. We have your forecast details, including a look at the week ahead. We also have an update on the hurricane warning that is posted for Puerto Rico.
by Ron Trenda

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Ask a Bookseller: an award-winning graphic novel, soon to be a series

"American Born Chinese" by prolific cartoonist Gene Luen Yang was the first graphic novel to be nominated for a National Book Award back in 2006. Disney released a first look at an 8-episode series based on the novel, starring Michelle Yeoh, among other big-name actors.
by Emily Bright

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Walz agrees to two debates ahead of Election Day

Walz agrees to two debates ahead of Election Day

Scott Jensen, Walz’s Republican challenger, called the agreement “too little, too late.”
by MPR News Staff

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Poll: Walz up 7 over Jensen in governor’s race

Poll: Walz up 7 over Jensen in governor’s race

DFL Gov. Tim Walz leads Republican Scott Jensen 48 to 41 percent in a new MPR News/Star Tribune/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll. The economy, crime and abortion are voters’ top issues.
by Brian Bakst and Mark Zdechlik

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Queen's 8 grandchildren hold silent vigil beside her coffin

Queen's 8 grandchildren hold silent vigil beside her coffin

King Charles III and Prince William made an unannounced visit Saturday to greet the waiting crowds. William and the queen's seven other grandchildren stood vigil beside her coffin later at Parliament's Westminster Hall.
by The Associated Press

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Thunderstorm chances increase by late afternoon/Saturday evening; Severe weather is possible

Thunderstorm chances increase by late afternoon/Saturday evening; Severe weather is possible

Parts of Minnesota could see some strong to severe thunderstorms late Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening. We have an updated severe weather outlook plus a look at Sunday and the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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Scattered thunderstorms at times Saturday and Saturday evening

Scattered thunderstorms at times Saturday and Saturday evening

We’ll have scattered showers and thunderstorms at times today and tonight. We have details on the timing of the storms and the summery temps that are expected.
by Ron Trenda

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'Minneruvian' artist explores identity in new Minneapolis exhibit

'Minneruvian' artist explores identity in new Minneapolis exhibit

Melodee Strong drew on her parents’ backgrounds and her own upbringing in St. Francis, Minn. in an exhibit now open.
by Jacob Aloi

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