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Stories from August 6, 2023

Dry start to the week; back to the 80s

Dry start to the week; back to the 80s

We’ll have dry weather to start the work week, and our temperatures will rebound. We take a look at the week ahead, including our next chance of rain.
by Ron Trenda

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'A bright, happy kid': Family of 12-year-old shot in St. Paul in shock

'A bright, happy kid': Family of 12-year-old shot in St. Paul in shock

Markee Jones loved the latest fashions, playing basketball and hanging out with his cousins, a family member said. He died on a cousin’s birthday after being shot in St. Paul.
by Aaliyah Demry

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Update on Sunday rain chances; Monday looks dry and warmer

Update on Sunday rain chances; Monday looks dry and warmer

The steadiest Sunday rains will be in southern Minnesota, but there will be some showers elsewhere too. We have details on that, plus a look at the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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Sunday rain steadiest in southern Minnesota; cool temps

Sunday rain steadiest in southern Minnesota; cool temps

The steadiest rain this Sunday will be in southern Minnesota, but we’ll see rain at times elsewhere in Minnesota. We have the details.
by Ron Trenda

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This writer shares the right (and wrong) ways to honor Indigenous spirituality

This writer shares the right (and wrong) ways to honor Indigenous spirituality

From the special series Enlighten Me with Rachel Martin: Sometimes we find belonging in the most unexpected places. And sometimes, we find it buried deep in our own histories — in our own family legacies, as Patty Krawec did.
by Rachel Martin

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What the U.S. could learn from Japan about making healthy living easier

What the U.S. could learn from Japan about making healthy living easier

On a trip back to her parents' native country, a writer rediscovers what makes it different. The urban design, and a culture that values longevity, make good health come al lot more naturally.
by Yuki Noguchi

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