Stories from August 5, 2023

August 5, 2023 5:55 PM

Update on Saturday night & Sunday rain potential; a cooler week ahead

Parts of southern Minnesota will see soaking rain Saturday night and Sunday, while other areas see very little rain. We have an update on weekend rain totals plus a look at the week ahead.

by Ron Trenda

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August 5, 2023 1:01 PM

St. Paul police: 12-year-old boy died of apparent gunshot wound

In a statement, police say it happened in the city's North End neighborhood Saturday morning. The boy died at Regions Hospital. A 14-year-old is being held in connection with the death.

by MPR News Staff

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August 5, 2023 10:45 AM

Update on weekend rain chances; cooler on Sunday

There are interesting differences in weekend rainfall forecasts among computer models. We look at that, plus temperature trends.

by Ron Trenda

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August 5, 2023 10:22 AM

Fire devastated this NYC Chinatown bookshop — community has rushed to its aid

Yu & Me Books was a fairly new business when a fire caused substantial damage to the shop. Now, owner Lucy Yu is working to repair not just the physical bookstore but the community around it as well.

by Kat Chow

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August 5, 2023 8:55 AM

Summery Saturday, cooler with rain likely Sunday

A passing shower or thunderstorm is possible in parts of Minnesota Saturday morning. Rain activity Saturday afternoon is most likely to the west. Soaking rains are possible in some areas Saturday night and Sunday.

by Ron Trenda

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August 5, 2023 8:52 AM

RSV prevention shot for babies gets OK from CDC

The monoclonal antibody drug prevents the lung infection that puts 58,000 to 80,000 young children in the hospital each year.

by Pien Huang

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August 5, 2023 8:47 AM

DOJ asks judge to issue protective order after Trump posts apparent threat of revenge

The DOJ asked a federal judge overseeing the criminal case against former President Trump to step in after he released a post online that appeared to promise revenge on anyone who goes after him.

by The Associated Press

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August 5, 2023 7:50 AM

The FDA approves the first pill specifically intended to treat postpartum depression

The Food and Drug Administration granted approval of the drug, Zurzuvae, for adults experiencing severe depression related to childbirth or pregnancy. The pill is taken once a day for 14 days.

by The Associated Press

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August 5, 2023 7:26 AM

Fatal grizzly attack renews debate over how many bears are too many

Authorities have been unable to find the bear that killed a woman near Yellowstone National Park late last month. The attack has renewed calls to take grizzlies off the endangered species list.

by Nick Mott

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August 4, 2023 7:04 PM

Ask a Bookseller: 'Kala' is a rip-roaring thriller

Matt Nixon of A Capella Books in Atlanta, Ga., has been eagerly awaiting publication of Colin Walsh's debut novel “Kala,” which he says is both an intricate character study and rip-roaring thriller.

by Emily Bright