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Stories from September 9, 2023

Cooler temps Sunday and into the start the work week

Cooler temps Sunday and into the start the work week

After a Saturday evening shower chance, it’s looking fairly dry in most areas on Sunday. We take a look at Sunday and the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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At the G20, Biden joins forces with India and the Middle East, sidelining China

At the G20, Biden joins forces with India and the Middle East, sidelining China

President Joe Biden and other world leaders announced a new corridor to link India with the Middle East and Europe. It's one of several initiatives aimed at countering China's Belt and Road Initiative.
by Asma Khalid

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Al Quie remembered with warmth, humor at funeral service

Al Quie remembered with warmth, humor at funeral service

The funeral happened a day after Quie lay in state at the Minnesota State Capitol. Political leaders from both parties paid respect to Quie during a ceremony in the Rotunda next to his casket.
by Feven Gerezgiher and Brian Bakst

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Saturday rain chance, then Sunday looks dry

Saturday rain chance, then Sunday looks dry

Some of us will see showers or a thunderstorm Saturday afternoon and evening. We have an update on weekend rain chances plus a look at the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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A powerful earthquake in Morocco has killed more than 2,000 people

A powerful earthquake in Morocco has killed more than 2,000 people

Hundreds have also been injured in the 6.8-magnitude earthquake on Friday night devastated homes in villages across the Atlas Mountains, as well as historical sites inside Marrakech city.
by Ruth Sherlock

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Update on rain chances Saturday, Saturday evening

Update on rain chances Saturday, Saturday evening

Many of us will see some rain Saturday. We have an update on the timing of the showers and isolated thunderstorms.
by Ron Trenda

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Ask a Bookseller: 'Dear Mothman'

Ask a Bookseller: 'Dear Mothman'

The story follows Noah Romano, an autistic, transgender sixth grader grappling with the death of his best friend.
by Emily Bright

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MPR News' favorite summer reads

MPR News' favorite summer reads

Summer is all about the classic beach read and while the season may be coming to a close, bookworms across the newsroom shared their favorite picks.
by Sam Stroozas

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7 habits to live a healthier life, inspired by the world's longest-lived communities

7 habits to live a healthier life, inspired by the world's longest-lived communities

Dan Buettner has spent decades exploring the lifestyles and diets of people in remote places where living to 100 is more common. Here are life-enhancing habits from these "blue zones."
by Allison Aubrey

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'The Fraud' asks questions as it unearths stories that need to be told

'The Fraud' asks questions as it unearths stories that need to be told

Zadie Smith's latest novel revisiting a piece of history is packed with great writing and shining passages that go from humorous to deeply philosophical. But it is also very long.
by Gabino Iglesias

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Minn. Secretary of State says he does not have authority to remove Trump from ballot, but individuals can petition

Minn. Secretary of State says he does not have authority to remove Trump from ballot, but individuals can petition

Secretary of State Steve Simon said this week he does not have that sole authority to remove Trump from the ballot but according to the statute, any individual can petition for it.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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