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Stories from August 27, 2023

80s return this week; Shower & t-storm chance Monday afternoon/evening

80s return this week; Shower & t-storm chance Monday afternoon/evening

We’ll see highs in the 80s much of this week. Some areas could see a shower or thunderstorm Monday afternoon and evening. We take a look at the week ahead, including an update on the hurricane potential for Florida.
by Ron Trenda

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St. Paul City Council apologizes for reparations commission hiring process

St. Paul City Council apologizes for reparations commission hiring process

In a statement released Thursday, city officials also apologized for the negative scrutiny brought upon the hire, who "has also been deeply affected by this situation," according to the release. It confirms the person declined the role.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Photos: The fun's begun in first weekend of Minnesota State Fair

Photos: The fun's begun in first weekend of Minnesota State Fair

We’re closing out the first weekend of the the Minnesota State Fair for 2023. Freelance photographer Caroline Yang documented the first weekend of the Great Minnesota Get-Together for MPR News.
by MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis police search for man accused of trying to run over officer

Minneapolis police are still searching for a 27-year-old man connected to a traffic stop on Saturday that injured one police officer. They attempted to arrest the driver for the stolen license plates on the vehicle, but the driver engaged in a struggle with officers to flee.
by Nicole Ki

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Comfortable Sunday temps; 80s return this week

Comfortable Sunday temps; 80s return this week

Sunday highs will be mainly in the 70s, then 80s return this week. We take a look at the week ahead and the beginning of September.
by Ron Trenda

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Thousands march to mark the 60th anniversary of MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech

Thousands march to mark the 60th anniversary of MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech

Decades after the 1963 March on Washington, thousands again gathered in the nation's capital to declare that Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy was in jeopardy amid fresh civil rights struggles.
by Emily Olson

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