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U.S. Border Patrol rescues 9 from bog near Warroad

The U.S. Border Patrol said agents rescued a group of people from a flooded bog near the Canadian border early Tuesday after they had illegally crossed into the United States.
by Matt Sepic

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Fractured rail found after fiery Minnesota derailment

Fractured rail found after fiery Minnesota derailment

Federal investigators say BNSF railroad is analyzing a section of fractured rail after last month’s fiery derailment that prompted evacuations in southwest Minnesota, but they didn’t say definitively that the broken rail caused the crash.
by The Associated Press

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Twitter removes policy against deadnaming transgender people

Twitter removes policy against deadnaming transgender people

Twitter has quietly removed a policy against the “targeted misgendering or deadnaming of transgender individuals,” raising concerns that the Elon Musk-owned platform is becoming less safe for marginalized groups.
by The Associated Press

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Rain, thunder, snow for swaths of Minnesota Wednesday through Friday

The first wave rolls through southwest Minnesota around and after midnight. Rain and embedded thunder likely arrive in the greater Twin Cities area from around 4 a.m.
by Paul Huttner

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No tienes documentos y no sabes cómo declarar tus impuestos?

No tienes documentos y no sabes cómo declarar tus impuestos?

Los trabajadores indocumentados deben solicitar un número de identificación de contribuyente que se utiliza para declarar impuestos federales y estatales. Un preparador de impuestos local dice que las direcciones en los formularios de impuestos están protegidas contra el uso indebido por parte de las autoridades de inmigración.

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Netflix will end its DVD-by-mail service

Netflix will end its DVD-by-mail service

The DVD service, which still delivers films and TV shows in the red-and-white envelopes that once served as Netflix's emblem, plans to mail its final discs on Sept. 29.
by The Associated Press

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High water forcing road closures across Minnesota

Three state highways and many local roads remain closed Tuesday due to spring flooding across Minnesota. MnDOT says stretches of Highway 60 in Wabasha, Highway 22 near Richmond and Highway 47 north of Saint Francis are closed due to water over the road. And there’s widespread overland flooding is reported in parts of the Red River Valley. This is the afternoon MPR News update. Hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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Damar Hamlin cleared to play, 4 months after cardiac arrest

Damar Hamlin cleared to play, 4 months after cardiac arrest

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin took to the podium and declared he's ready to resume his football career some four months after going into cardiac arrest and having to be resuscitated on the field during a game.
by The Associated Press

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Fox News settles blockbuster defamation lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems

Fox News settles blockbuster defamation lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems

Fox News has struck a deal averting a trial in the blockbuster defamation suit filed by the election-tech company Dominion Voting Systems over spurious claims of fraud in the 2020 presidential race.
by David Folkenflik and Mary Yang

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Composing a season: Underrepresented composers to be spotlighted at Minnesota Orchestra

Composing a season: Underrepresented composers to be spotlighted at Minnesota Orchestra

The Minnesota Orchestra has announced its 2023-24 season with new music director Thomas Søndergård. The upcoming season will include programming for children, spotlighting underrepresented composers and live accompaniment to movies.
by Max Sparber and Jacob Aloi

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More rain and thunder ahead; more snow up north

A band of showers with possible embedded thunder develops in South Dakota and rolls into Minnesota overnight into Wednesday. Snow comes Thursday to northern Minnesota, with potentially plowable accumulations through Friday.
by Paul Huttner

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DFL tax plan in the works includes 'millionaire tax,' shield from social security income

DFL tax plan in the works includes 'millionaire tax,' shield from social security income

The state legislature is considering a tax bill that could define what you pay for next year. Representatives in the house taxes committee spent the morning hearing from representatives of tribal nations, local governments and advocacy groups on a DFL tax plan.
by Emily Bright and Alanna Elder

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Medtronic announces plans to reduce global workforce

Medtronic announces plans to reduce global workforce

Medtronic says it’s reducing its global workforce, with layoffs starting Tuesday, amid economic and supply chain headwinds. The company has more than 11,000 employees in Minnesota, and nearly 100,000 worldwide.
by MPR News Staff

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What the future could hold if marijuana is legalized in Minnesota

What the future could hold if marijuana is legalized in Minnesota

MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what the future of legalized marijuana in Minnesota could hold, how it would work and what we can learn from other states that have already legalized cannabis. 
by Angela Davis, Samantha Matsumoto and Nicole Johnson

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After days of outrage over the shooting of a Black teen, officials charge the gunman

After days of outrage over the shooting of a Black teen, officials charge the gunman

Ralph Yarl, a 16-year-old high school junior, was shot by a white homeowner after he went to the wrong address to pick up his brothers. The shooter was charged on Monday after criticism over delays.
by Becky Sullivan and Jaclyn Diaz

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Geology Professor Jim Cotter schools us on Ely Greenstone

Geology Professor Jim Cotter schools us on Ely Greenstone

What do you think when you read the term ‘green stone’? Do you think emerald? Or jade? Jim Cotter, professor of Geology at the University of Minnesota Morris, is more likely to think Ely and the region’s greenstone belts.
by Emily Bright and Britt Aamodt

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Flood wall goes up at St. Paul Downtown Airport, some state parks see partial closures

Flood wall goes up at St. Paul Downtown Airport, some state parks see partial closures

The main runway at the St. Paul Downtown Airport is shutting down temporarily Tuesday to allow crews to install flood barriers to hold back the rising Mississippi River. High rivers have also forced the partial closures in several state parks.
by Tim Nelson

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Nice Tuesday before wet weather develops Wednesday into Friday

Nice Tuesday before wet weather develops Wednesday into Friday

Tuesday will be the last sunny day for a while. Temperatures will range from 60 degrees south to just 40 in the Arrowhead. Showers and thunderstorms develop late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, the first of a few rounds of moisture. Snow will fall Thursday, north.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Black entrepreneurs say Minneapolis 'Wildest Dreams Expo' was bad for business

Black entrepreneurs say Minneapolis 'Wildest Dreams Expo' was bad for business

Dozens of business owners said the expo organized by the city of Minneapolis to celebrate and uplift Black entrepreneurship actually hurt them. They said the poorly attended event cost them money they couldn’t afford to lose, and according to city records, tens of thousands of dollars in contracts flowed to businesses based outside of Minnesota.
by Jon Collins

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Bright sunshine Tuesday; rain, thunder and snow develop Wednesday

Bright sunshine Tuesday; rain, thunder and snow develop Wednesday

Enjoy the lighter winds and sun Tuesday because we won’t see much of either for several days. Highs will range from the near 60s south to the 40s north. Rain, thunder develop early Wednesday with some snow to the north. Moisture lingers into Friday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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AP source: Twins, Pablo López add $73.5M for 4 years

AP source: Twins, Pablo López add $73.5M for 4 years

The Minnesota Twins and starting pitcher Pablo López have agreed on a contract that adds $73.5 million over four seasons, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal. 
by The Associated Press

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U of M Board of Regents chair steps down, citing 'continuity of leadership'

University of Minnesota Regent Ken Powell announced today he is stepping down as chair of the university’s governing board “to support continuity of leadership” of the 12-member board, which is tasked with replacing outgoing President Joan Gabel. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Jailed U.S. reporter in Russian court to appeal detention

Jailed U.S. reporter in Russian court to appeal detention

Jailed American journalist Evan Gershkovich has appeared in a Moscow court to appeal his detention on spying charges. His detention is part of a sweeping Kremlin crackdown on dissent amid the war in Ukraine. 
by The Associated Press

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COVID during pregnancy may alter brain development in boys

COVID during pregnancy may alter brain development in boys

Boys born to mothers who got COVID-19 while pregnant seem to have a higher risk of subtle developmental delays, including those associated with autism spectrum disorder.
by Jon Hamilton

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After Minnesota deputy's on-duty killing, law enforcement officials say the hazards are greater

After Minnesota deputy's on-duty killing, law enforcement officials say the hazards are greater

Two of Pope County deputy Josh Owen’s colleagues were also shot but did not suffer serious injuries. They were among seven Minnesota law enforcement officers shot in the line of duty so far this year amid a sharp increase in assaults on police.
by Matt Sepic

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Minnesota moves to protect Native children as Supreme Court decision looms

Minnesota moves to protect Native children as Supreme Court decision looms

A case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court could affect how American Indian children are treated in the foster care system. In response, Minnesota lawmakers took steps this year to strengthen a state law designed to keep Native children connected to their families and communities.
by Dan Gunderson

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David's Bridal files for bankruptcy for the second time in 5 years

David's Bridal files for bankruptcy for the second time in 5 years

CEO James Marcum said the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted its finances. During that time, the company was still spending on rent on its brick and mortar stores and factories were shut down.
by Ayana Archie

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Canada's public broadcaster pauses Twitter after 'government-funded media' label

Canada's public broadcaster pauses Twitter after 'government-funded media' label

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation paused its use of Twitter after the social media platform stamped CBC's account with a label the public broadcaster says is intended to undermine its credibility.
by The Associated Press

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