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Stories from September 26, 2023

'People Collide' is a 'Freaky Friday'-type exploration of the self and persona

'People Collide' is a 'Freaky Friday'-type exploration of the self and persona

Isle McElroy's novel covers a deep exploration of marriage, love, and the ways we know one another — while also touching on how so much of how we navigate the world depends on how it sees us.
by Ilana Masad

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An annular solar eclipse is coming to parts of the U.S. in October

An annular solar eclipse is coming to parts of the U.S. in October

Residents from Oregon to Texas may be able to glimpse the annular eclipse, when the moon is deep in its orbit and passes in front of the sun, creating a black circle on the star.
by Joe Hernandez

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Two months' worth of rain in some locations

Two months' worth of rain in some locations

Torrential rainfall is more than two month’s average in some locations.
by Paul Huttner

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Walz says he should have hired professional regulator for state cannabis czar

Walz says he should have hired professional regulator for state cannabis czar, and Target is closing nine stores on east and west coast because it can’t stem thefts. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Walz shifts gears on Minnesota cannabis office leader

Walz shifts gears on Minnesota cannabis office leader

Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday he would look for a marijuana oversight office leader who has prior regulatory experience after his first selection of an industry insider for the new post backfired.
by Brian Bakst

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Olivia Rodrigo wants you to decide what her songs are about

Olivia Rodrigo wants you to decide what her songs are about

On “Guts,” the 20-year-old pop phenom is a little louder and funnier than the teenager on her debut — and even more fascinated with what the best songwriters leave out of the picture.
by Ailsa Chang and Kira Wakeam

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Striking autoworkers draw support from other unions in Plymouth

Striking autoworkers draw support from other unions in Plymouth

About 100 people gathered Tuesday outside a Stellantis parts distribution center in Plymouth, as union allies joined striking auto workers. Many said they were glad to see President Joe Biden taking their side as he visited a picket line in Michigan.
by Tim Nelson

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Biden urges striking auto workers to 'stick with it' in picket line visit unparalleled in history

Biden urges striking auto workers to 'stick with it' in picket line visit unparalleled in history

President Joe Biden grabbed a bullhorn on the picket line Tuesday and urged striking auto workers to “stick with it” in an unparalleled show of support for organized labor by a modern president.
by The Associated Press

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A new climate change report offers something unique: hope

A new climate change report offers something unique: hope

Electric vehicles and solar power are growing quickly and offering hope the world could still meet climate change goals.
by Jeff Brady

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Minnesota Now: Sept. 26, 2023

Minnesota Now: Sept. 26, 2023

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by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Running groups might be the key to becoming an avid runner

Running groups might be the key to becoming an avid runner

Running can lead you to a longer and healthier life, but getting started isn’t easy for most of us. MPR News host Angela Davis talks to three runners about the joys and pains of running, how to get started and the benefits of joining a running community. 
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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Millions of Americans will lose food assistance if the government shuts down

Millions of Americans will lose food assistance if the government shuts down

A shutdown would affect the nearly 7 million women and children who rely on WIC for healthy food. Free school lunch and Meals on Wheels are also at risk, and SNAP could be impacted eventually too.
by Rachel Treisman

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Holocaust denier running for school board in Roseville

Vaughn Klingenberg is one of seven individuals who has filed to run for one of three open seats in the Twin Cities suburban school district. Roseville, Minn., district leaders are pushing back against Klingenberg’s stated beliefs. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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The dystopian suspense 'Land of Milk and Honey' satisfies all manner of appetites

The dystopian suspense 'Land of Milk and Honey' satisfies all manner of appetites

Set in the near future, C Pam Zhang's atmospheric novel centers on a chef who takes a job at a tech entrepreneur's isolated compound after smog kills most of Earth's plant and animal species.
by Maureen Corrigan

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Minneapolis gallery selling first Bob Ross painting from PBS show for $9.85 million

Minneapolis gallery selling first Bob Ross painting from PBS show for $9.85 million

Bob Ross’ first piece from the first episode of the PBS program “The Joy of Painting” 40 years ago is up for sale at the Minneapolis gallery Modern Artifact — for $9.85 million.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Eleanor Savage on how artists create social change  

Eleanor Savage on how artists create social change  

Can artists create social change? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what the arts bring to our community with Eleanor Savage, the new president of the Jerome Foundation.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Ex-Rep. Vin Weber talks GOP infighting, possible government shutdown

Ex-Rep. Vin Weber talks GOP infighting, possible government shutdown

“Everybody can say, ‘Well, it's going to be different this time.’ But everything tells us this will be a loser for the Republicans,” the former Minnesota GOP congressman said of a possible federal shutdown Sunday. He spoke with Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer.
by MPR News Staff

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A little more rainfall Tuesday; big late-week warmup

A little more rainfall Tuesday; big late-week warmup

The weekend storm continues to affect southern Minnesota Tuesday with clouds and some lingering showers. A big warmup develops later this week into the weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Some lingering showers and clouds Tuesday, brighter north

Some lingering showers and clouds Tuesday, brighter north

We will still have lingering clouds and some scattered lighter showers, especially across southern Minnesota Tuesday. Northern Minnesota will see more sun and slightly warmer temperatures.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Heavy rain, flooding on North Shore; MN union members rally for striking auto workers

The most rain over the past few days has fallen around the French river, on the North Shore of Lake Superior...More than seven inches of rain that led the streams and rivers from Duluth to Two Harbors to turn into raging torrents of water. Members from unions across Minnesota are rallying Tuesday alongside striking workers outside the Stellantis parts distribution center in Plymouth. Workers at the Plymouth facility joined the nationwide UAW strike Friday. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Why many business owners would love it if you stopped using your credit card

Why many business owners would love it if you stopped using your credit card

The fees merchants pay for accepting credit cards are much higher in the U.S. than in Europe. Ice cream shop owner Victor Garcia, for example, paid more than $25,000 in swipe fees last year.
by Scott Horsley

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