Stories from May 14, 2023

May 14, 2023 5:55 PM

Some fog early Monday, then skies brighten; River levels reaching flood stage again

Two rounds of significant rain in the past four days caused flooding in parts of southern Minnesota. Rivers are reaching flood stage again in many locations. We have an update on that, plus a look at the week ahead.

by Ron Trenda

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May 14, 2023 4:08 PM

Shooting at Arizona neighborhood gathering kills 2, wounds 5

A shooting at a neighborhood gathering in Arizona left two people dead and five wounded, police said Sunday.

by The Associated Press

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May 14, 2023 11:12 AM

9 people share the best life advice they ever got from their mom

We asked Life Kit readers to share the best advice they ever received. In honor of Mother's Day, here are some reminders from everyday moms and grandmothers.

by Life Kit

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May 14, 2023 10:55 AM

Weekend rain totals highest in southern Minnesota; Dry start to the work week

Showers linger into Sunday afternoon in parts of the south metro and southern Minnesota, but Monday is looking nice. We have an update on weekend rain totals and a look at the week ahead.

by Ron Trenda

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May 14, 2023 10:53 AM

Wave of anti-transgender bills in Republican-led states divides U.S. faith leaders

As Republican-governed states across the nation advance myriad bills targeting transgender young people, America’s faith leaders are starkly divided in their assessment. Some view the legislation as reflecting God’s will; others voice outrage that Christianity is being invoked to justify laws they view as cruel and hateful.

by The Associated Press

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May 14, 2023 10:10 AM

DFL chair promises changes after Minneapolis convention fight

A video posted to Twitter by the Wedge Live account shows a heated scene between supporters of challenger Nasri Warsame and incumbent Ward 10 City Council Member Aisha Chughtai on Saturday.

by Feven Gerezgiher

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May 14, 2023 9:25 AM

Secrets of a Maya Supermom: What parenting books don't tell you

Parenting doesn't have to be so stressful. Just ask a Maya mom.

by Michaeleen Doucleff

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May 14, 2023 9:11 AM

Sky beat Lynx in preseason game in WNBA's first trip to Canada

Kahleah Copper had 18 points and nine rebounds, and the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 82-74 in a preseason game in the WNBA’s first visit to Canada.

by The Associated Press

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May 14, 2023 9:05 AM

Kirilloff hits 2 of Twins' season-high 5 homers in 11-1 win over Cubs

Alex Kirilloff hit two of Minnesota's season-high five home runs to lead the Twins to an 11-1 win against the Chicago Cubs.

by The Associated Press

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May 14, 2023 8:15 AM

Mudslide closes southern Minnesota highway; torrential rain leads to flooding

Torrential rain led to flooding in parts of southern Minnesota on Saturday evening, and may have triggered a mudslide that closed a state highway early Sunday.

by Andrew Krueger

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May 14, 2023 7:10 AM

Sunday morning flood watch/flood warning parts of southern Minnesota

Rain lingers in parts of central and southern Minnesota Sunday morning, and some areas have flood watches and flood warnings.

by Ron Trenda

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May 14, 2023 7:02 AM

How a mother and her daughters created an innovative Indian dance company

Ragamala Dance Company is the life work of Ranee Ramaswamy — and now her adult daughters, Aparna and Ashwini. Creative work can be lonely, Aparna says, and having "built-in companions" is a gift.

by Marianne Combs

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May 14, 2023 6:58 AM

Hip-hop's got a message real stealthy: To teach the world to be mad healthy!

As hip-hop marks its 50th anniversary, there's a part of its history that's not always told: A mission to create public-health raps.

by Ari Daniel

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May 14, 2023 5:00 AM

The Supreme Court outlawed split juries, but hundreds remain in prison anyway

In 2020, the Supreme Court struck down laws that allowed people in Louisiana and Oregon to be convicted even if two jurors voted not guilty. Despite the ruling, some of them may never get a new trial.

by Jason Breslow

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May 14, 2023 5:00 AM

'No violins': Michael J. Fox reflects on his career and life with Parkinson's

When Michael J. Fox describes his experience with Parkinson's disease in his new documentary, he's extremely blunt. But talking with NPR this week, he hasn't lost the humor that made him famous.

by Sacha Pfeiffer, Megan Lim and Sarah Handel