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Stories from May 13, 2023

Biden uses Howard University commencement address to appeal to Black voters

Biden uses Howard University commencement address to appeal to Black voters

Speaking at the historically Black university, President Biden delivered a familiar pitch to a demographic that helped him secure his 2020 victory in the Democratic primary: He's not Trump.
by Emily Olson

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President Zelenskyy meets with the pope at the Vatican

President Zelenskyy meets with the pope at the Vatican

The Ukrainian president held talks in Rome, where he received pledges of both open-ended military and financial support as well as stronger backing for Ukraine's aim to join the European Union.
by The Associated Press

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Rain at times Saturday and Saturday night, some t-storms too; Mainly dry on Sunday

Rain at times Saturday and Saturday night, some t-storms too; Mainly dry on Sunday

Much of Minnesota and western Wisconsin will see periods of rain Saturday and Saturday night, and there will be some scattered thunderstorms too. Many southern Minnesota counties are in a flood watch until Sunday morning. We have the details.
by Ron Trenda

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The blues returns to Mississippi's Parchman Prison Farm

The blues returns to Mississippi's Parchman Prison Farm

Mississippi's Parchman Farm was once one of the country's most notorious prisons. The University of Mississippi has introduced college-level classes to offer inmates education - including the blues.
by John Burnett

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Minnesota Lynx player Bridget Carleton excited for 1st WNBA game in Canada

Minnesota Lynx player Bridget Carleton excited for 1st WNBA game in Canada

The Chatham, Ontario, native will be suiting up for the Minnesota Lynx in a preseason game Saturday against the Chicago Sky at Scotiabank Arena.

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St. Paul mosque vandalism is 5th attack in Minnesota this year

St. Paul mosque vandalism is 5th attack in Minnesota this year

Surveillance video shows a person carrying a blue umbrella walking up to Masjid As-Sunnah Islamic Center near Ruth St. and Interstate 94 just after 7 a.m. on Friday. The person drops the umbrella, then repeatedly heaves a rock or chunk of concrete at the glass door.
by Matt Sepic

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