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Stories from October 1, 2023

Sunday heat recap; summery Monday, cooler midweek

Sunday heat recap; summery Monday, cooler midweek

We’ll continue to see summery heat on Monday, then temperatures retreat midweek. Much cooler weather is on tap for the end of the week.
by Ron Trenda

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Survivors of Native American boarding schools honored during ceremony

Survivors of Native American boarding schools honored during ceremony

Orange Shirt Day, as it’s sometimes called, started in Canada with the story of an elder who recounted how an orange shirt given to her by her grandmother was taken from her as a six-year-old child on her first day at a Catholic residential school.
by Melissa Olson

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Justin Jefferson's 2 TDs, D.J. Wonnum's 51-yard fumble return lift Vikings over Panthers 21-13

Justin Jefferson's 2 TDs, D.J. Wonnum's 51-yard fumble return lift Vikings over Panthers 21-13

Kirk Cousins threw two touchdown passes to Justin Jefferson and D.J. Wonnum returned Bryce Young’s fumble 51 yards for a momentum-changing touchdown, and the Minnesota Vikings held on to beat the Carolina Panthers 21-13 on Sunday for their first win of the season.
by The Associated Press

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Grief shadows families after Roseville murder-suicide

Grief shadows families after Roseville murder-suicide

One of the people killed in what investigators are calling a murder-suicide in Roseville will be laid to rest on Monday. Fong Vang, 32, died after an “unprovoked” attack on Sept. 23 by friend Meng Vang, according to Roseville police. John Thao, 32, was also killed.
by Feven Gerezgiher and Nicole Ki

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Record Sunday heat, then summery warmth continues Monday

Record Sunday heat, then summery warmth continues Monday

Summery heat and humidity will affect much of Minnesota and western Wisconsin today and Monday. We have details of the heat and the much cooler temps that are on tap for midweek and beyond.
by Ron Trenda

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Who's in the Army now? A pitch switch aims to get more military recruits

Who's in the Army now? A pitch switch aims to get more military recruits

Amid those hawking corndogs and cheese curds at the Minnesota State Fair, the Army is trying to sell itself. An effort to entice sign ups is happening as the Army struggles to fill its ranks.
by Tom Bowman and Lauren Hodges

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Summery heat continues; morning fog in northeastern Minn.

Summery heat continues; morning fog in northeastern Minn.

We begin October with summery heat and sticky dew points. We have details on that plus the fall color report.
by Ron Trenda

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New EV charging sites in rural Minnesota fill a gap

New EV charging sites in rural Minnesota fill a gap

A new electric vehicle charging station opening soon in Fergus Falls will be one of the largest in the state. It’s part of an effort by Otter Tail Power Company to fill an EV charging gap in rural areas.
by Dan Gunderson

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Twin Cities Marathon, TC 10 Mile canceled amid forecast for record-setting heat

Twin Cities Marathon, TC 10 Mile canceled amid forecast for record-setting heat

In emails sent to thousands of race participants and the media just after 5:30 a.m. Sunday, race officials said the predicted temperatures “do not allow a safe event for runners, supporters and volunteers.”
by Andrew Krueger, Ellie Roth and Ben Hovland

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