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Stories from September 14, 2023

New NASA report lays out roadmap for studying UFOs

New NASA report lays out roadmap for studying UFOs

NASA is releasing a new report from advisers on what it would take for the agency to study unidentified anomalous phenomena (also known as UFOs) scientifically.
by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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Eden Prairie man jailed on suspicion of suffocating 7-year-old brother

An Eden Prairie man is jailed on suspicion of second-degree murder in the death of his 7-year-old brother. Police say the child appears to have been suffocated.
by Matt Sepic

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Minnesota's Air National Guard gets a reprieve from potential fleet cuts by the Air Force

Minnesota's Air National Guard gets a reprieve from potential fleet cuts by the Air Force and an Eden Prairie man has been arrested for allegedly smothering his 7-year-old brother. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Duluth's mayoral race heats up at first candidate forum

Duluth's mayoral race heats up at first candidate forum

The incumbent mayor and her challenger differ in their views about the city's health and direction.

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Sports: Vikings in Philadelphia, Lynx face recovery from rough playoff loss to Connecticut

Sports: Vikings in Philadelphia, Lynx face recovery from rough playoff loss to Connecticut

For all you need to know about Minnesota teams heading into the weekend, MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer talked with resident sports guys Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Hunter Biden indicted on firearms charges

Hunter Biden indicted on firearms charges

The charges come weeks after a plea deal struck between Biden and prosecutors fell apart. Attorney General Garland appointed a special counsel in the investigation into the president’s son last month.
by Washington Desk

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Planned Parenthood to resume offering abortions next week in Wisconsin, citing court ruling

Planned Parenthood to resume offering abortions next week in Wisconsin, citing court ruling

The resumption of abortions Monday at clinics in Milwaukee and Madison comes as the lawsuit challenging the state law continues in county court. It is expected to eventually reach the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which flipped to liberal control on Aug. 1.
by The Associated Press

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Pickleball’s popularity and growing pains  

Pickleball’s popularity and growing pains  

Pickleball has exploded in popularity, but with growth comes challenges. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a pickleball club owner, players and others in Minnesota about why pickleball is fun and how to keep noise, injuries, rudeness and “big money” from ruining the game.  
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Husband of U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola dies in an airplane crash in Alaska

Husband of U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola dies in an airplane crash in Alaska

Eugene Peltola Jr. was the pilot and plane’s sole occupant. The Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub appears to have crashed under unknown circumstances upon takeoff after he dropped off a hunter and equipment.
by The Associated Press

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Air Force picks Twin Cities to base upgraded C-130 cargo planes

Air Force picks Twin Cities to base upgraded C-130 cargo planes

The C-130s are the primary airlift plane for the U.S. military. National Guard units like the Minneapolis-based 133rd Airlift Wing fly about half of the country's C-130 fleet. The Air Force is designating eight of the new craft to Guard units in four states.
by Tim Nelson and Mark Zdechlik

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99 percent of Minnesota in drought; some rain overnight into Friday

99 percent of Minnesota in drought; some rain overnight into Friday

The latest drought monitor shows drought covering 99 percent of the state now. Portions of northeastern Minnesota have seen significant rainfall, but most of the state remains dry.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Crews battle large fire at former Hastings Creamery

Crews battle large fire at former Hastings Creamery

Crews from more than a half-dozen fire departments spent hours battling a large fire that started late Wednesday at the former Hastings Creamery in Hastings, Minn. — just weeks after the century-old business closed.
by MPR News Staff

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Mayors along Mississippi River expected to vote on water usage; Inheritance Fund provides first home

Mayors of cities along the Mississippi River are expected to vote Thursday on whether to support an agreement to prevent water from being sent to other parts of the United States. Ten states are represented at the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initative annual meeting in Bemidji. A young St. Paul man is the first person to buy a home using the city’s Inheritance Fund. The goal of the new program is to rebuild intergenerational wealth for the descendants of people in the historically Black Rondo Neighborhood who lost their homes and businesses to Interstate 94 in the 1950s. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Warmer and breezy Thursday; cool front brings thunder chance

Warmer and breezy Thursday; cool front brings thunder chance

Much warmer air returns Thursday ahead of a cool front that will spark showers and some thunder to the west. The chance for rain moves to eastern Minnesota overnight into Friday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Biden's rules on clean cars face a crucial test as Republican-led challenges go to an appeals court

Biden's rules on clean cars face a crucial test as Republican-led challenges go to an appeals court

Efforts by the Biden administration to limit tailpipe pollution from automobiles face a crucial test as legal challenges brought by Republican-led states head to a federal appeals court. 
by The Associated Press

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Rays top Twins 5-4 on Arozarena's 9th-inning homer to head into weekend series vs. Orioles

Rays top Twins 5-4 on Arozarena's 9th-inning homer to head into weekend series vs. Orioles

Randy Arozarena hit a tiebreaking home run for Tampa Bay with two outs in the ninth inning to help the Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4 heading into a four-game weekend series with AL East leader Baltimore.
by The Associated Press

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With origin stories and modern Indigenous cuisine, a new chef comes to Minneapolis

With origin stories and modern Indigenous cuisine, a new chef comes to Minneapolis

Chef Sean Sherman has gained national recognition for lifting the profile of Indigenous food. Now he’s launching a residency program to lift up other Indigenous chefs. It’s part of his non-profit, North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems or NĀTIFS.
by Melissa Olson

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First Rondo descendent buys home using St. Paul's Inheritance Fund

First Rondo descendent buys home using St. Paul's Inheritance Fund

A young St. Paul man is the first person to buy a home using the city’s Inheritance Fund. The goal of the new program is to rebuild intergenerational wealth for the descendants of people in the historically Black Rondo neighborhood who lost their homes and businesses to Interstate 94 in the 1950s.
by Matt Sepic

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