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Stories from September 29, 2023

Flags at half-staff in Minnesota, school resource officers return to some schools

Gov. Tim Walz has ordered flags at state buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff to honor the life of longtime California U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein. And as some Minnesota law enforcement agencies return resource officers to schools, a new legal interpretation of changes in state law could cause further uncertainty. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.
by Hannah Yang

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Ask a Bookseller: 'The Blue Bear'

Ask a Bookseller: 'The Blue Bear'

Tori Weaver of Rainy Retreat Books in Juneau, AK, recommends the memoir "The Blue Bear: A True Story of Friendship and Discovery in the Alaskan Wild," by Lynn Schooler.
by Emily Bright

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Periods of rain, thunder Friday night; summery weekend temps

Periods of rain, thunder Friday night; summery weekend temps

Many areas will have some periods of rain and thunderstorms Friday evening and overnight into Saturday, with lower rain chances on Saturday. We have your weekend weather details, plus a look at the coming week.
by Ron Trenda

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Relative of man who died on Lake Superior reacts to news of shipwreck's discovery

Relative of man who died on Lake Superior reacts to news of shipwreck's discovery

When MPR News published and broadcast the news Wednesday that the wreck of the freighter Henry Steinbrenner had been found in Lake Superior, it reached the great-niece of a man who died when the ship sank in 1953. “It closes the circle,” she said.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lukas Levin and Andrew Krueger

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The latest on preventing the big three respiratory viruses: COVID, flu and RSV

The latest on preventing the big three respiratory viruses: COVID, flu and RSV

We’re entering a challenging time of year, when COVID-19, flu and RSV collide. Get the latest information on preventive measures for each, as well as data on how much COVID is circulating in Minnesota.
by Alyson Clary and Elisabeth Gawthrop

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Gates will be locked and thousands of rangers furloughed at national parks if government shuts down

Gates will be locked and thousands of rangers furloughed at national parks if government shuts down

Entrances to national parks will be blocked and thousands of park rangers will be furloughed if Congress doesn’t reach a budget agreement this weekend, the Department of Interior said Friday.
by The Associated Press

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What a shutdown would mean for student loan borrowers

What a shutdown would mean for student loan borrowers

October loan payments will still be due, but an extended shutdown could impact customer service.
by Cory Turner

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Decenas de miles de Minesotanos serán elegibles para obtener licencias de conducir el 1 de octubre

Decenas de miles de Minesotanos serán elegibles para obtener licencias de conducir el 1 de octubre

A partir de la próxima semana, los habitantes de Minnesota que sean elegibles — independientemente de su estatus migratorio — podrán obtener licencias de conducir. Se estima que 81.000 personas son ahora elegibles para obtener licencias, permisos y tarjetas de identificación estatales.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Scientist: 'Forever chemicals' are harming wildlife along with humans

Scientist: 'Forever chemicals' are harming wildlife along with humans

A recently published paper documents the presence of PFAS chemicals in more than 600 species worldwide. In Minnesota, that includes bald eagles and walleye. “Humans have become the canary in the coal mine,” the paper’s lead author tells MPR News.
by Gracie Stockton and Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota teen impresses music judges on season premiere of NBC's 'The Voice'

Minnesota teen impresses music judges on season premiere of NBC's 'The Voice'

Sixteeen-year-old Joslynn Rose of southwestern Minnesota turned the chairs of three out of four of the music-star coaches on the season premiere of NBC’s “The Voice” on Monday.
by Lukas Levin and Cathy Wurzer

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A young girl runs from Jamestown in Lauren Groff's new book, 'The Vaster Wilds'

A young girl runs from Jamestown in Lauren Groff's new book, 'The Vaster Wilds'

Lauren Groff’s new novel is a survival story, in the vein of “Robinson Crusoe,” that swings from brutality to ecstasy as a young girl runs away from the desolation of Jamestown through the early American wilderness.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Hottest September ever in Minnesota with dozens of new daily rainfall records

Hottest September ever in Minnesota with dozens of new daily rainfall records

The latest drought monitor shows some relief from extremely dry conditions that have plagued Minnesota for the past several months, thanks in part to showers across the state.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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As some Minnesota school resource officers return, letter sparks uncertainty

As some Minnesota school resource officers return, letter sparks uncertainty

After several weeks of controversy and legal debate, some Minnesota law enforcement agencies are starting to return their resource officers to schools — but a new interpretation of recent changes to state law could cause further uncertainty.  
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Oh Bother! Winnie, poo and deforestation

Oh Bother! Winnie, poo and deforestation

Now that Winnie-the-Pooh is in the public domain, it's a free-for-all. In “Winnie-the-Pooh: The Deforested Edition,” the trees have are all gone. The book is by toilet paper company Who Gives A Crap.
by Elizabeth Blair

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Some showers, thunderstorms and much warmer Friday into the weekend

Some showers, thunderstorms and much warmer Friday into the weekend

With much warmer and more humid air Friday we’ll have scattered showers and thunderstorms around. Highs will be near 80 south to the 60s north. The weekend will be very warm also.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Hottest September on record for the Twin Cities?

Hottest September on record for the Twin Cities?

With just a couple days to go, September could finish as the hottest on record for the Twin Cities. Statewide, it is the hottest September, according to climatologist Mark Seeley. This year’s warmth was made much more likely due to climate change.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California dies at age 90

Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California dies at age 90

Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California has died. Three people familiar with the situation confirmed her death to The Associated Press on Friday. She was 90. 
by The Associated Press

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Emmer brushes off talk of replacing Speaker McCarthy; more confusion over SROs

Minnesota Republican Congressman Tom Emmer is brushing off talk about being the next House Speaker if Kevin McCarthy is ousted. More confusion is bubbling up over school resource officers in Hennepin County. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Overworked and understaffed: Kaiser workers are on the brink of a nationwide strike

Overworked and understaffed: Kaiser workers are on the brink of a nationwide strike

More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers at hundreds of U.S. facilities could go on strike for three days starting Wednesday, in the largest health care strike in the county's history.
by Danielle Kaye

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Saving art — and history — in Moorhead

Saving art — and history — in Moorhead

A Moorhead, Minn., art gallery is working to save a large mural painted more than half a century ago. The mural was created by Cyrus Running, who started the art department at Concordia College in Moorhead.
by Dan Gunderson

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As the NHL lends an assist, top men's players hope the new women's hockey league thrives

As the NHL lends an assist, top men's players hope the new women's hockey league thrives

The best women's hockey players in the world aren't the only ones in the sport excited about the new pro league launching in January. Many of the biggest stars across the NHL are eager to see the Professional Women's Hockey League and hope it thrives. 
by The Associated Press

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