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Stories from October 8, 2023

Israel declares war, goes after Hamas fighters and bombards Gaza

Israel declares war, goes after Hamas fighters and bombards Gaza

The Israeli government formally declared war and gave the green light for “significant military steps” to retaliate against Hamas for its surprise attack from the Gaza Strip. 
by Associated

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Fans arrived for Chiefs and Vikings game, but no Swift appearance

Fans arrived for Chiefs and Vikings game, but no Swift appearance

Fans of football and Taylor Swift arrived with the anticipation that the musician might attend the Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs game at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, but according to CBS broadcasters, the musician was not in attendance.
by MPR News Staff and Nicole Ki

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Frost advisory Sunday night/early Mon. includes most of east metro

Frost advisory Sunday night/early Mon. includes most of east metro

Areas of frost are likely in eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin late Sunday night into Monday morning. We have the updated frost advisories plus a look at the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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Kelvin Kiptum breaks a world record in his U.S. marathon debut

Kelvin Kiptum breaks a world record in his U.S. marathon debut

The self-coached 23-year-old runner from Kenya beat two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge's previous world record by 34 seconds at the Chicago Marathon.
by Juliana Kim

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Megan Rapinoe plays her last regular season home game in Seattle

Megan Rapinoe plays her last regular season home game in Seattle

Friday night was Megan Rapinoe's last regular season home game in Seattle with the OL Reign, the team she's played with for her entire 11-year NWSL career.
by Grace Madigan

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Cool temps linger; Monday morning lows will dip into the 30s

Cool temps linger; Monday morning lows will dip into the 30s

Below-normal temperatures will linger for several days, with morning lows in the 30s in many areas. We look at the coming week and we have the updated fall color map.
by Ron Trenda

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Twins fans still hopeful after Game 1 loss

Twins fans still hopeful after Game 1 loss

A hopeful energy was still palpable at Target Field in Minneapolis, where hundreds of fans watched the away game on the big scoreboard screen and other screens throughout the park.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Clergy burnout is a growing concern in polarized churches. A summit offers coping strategies

Clergy burnout is a growing concern in polarized churches. A summit offers coping strategies

Burnout and deteriorating mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression are affecting religious leaders at a worrisome pace. Clergy have increasingly stepped into the frontlines of care for mental health distress across the country.
by The Associated Press

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A cool Sunday; Monday morning lows in the 30s

A cool Sunday; Monday morning lows in the 30s

It’ll be cool again today and many areas will dip into the 30s by Monday morning.
by Ron Trenda

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Israel is trying to regain full control of its territory a day after Hamas attack

Israel is trying to regain full control of its territory a day after Hamas attack

The Israeli military said Sunday that it is still battling Hamas militants in several Israeli communities a day after they broke through the Gaza border to launch an unprecedented wave of attacks.
by Daniel Estrin, Peter Kenyon and Larry Kaplow

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Ready to cold plunge? We dive into the science to see if it's worth it

Ready to cold plunge? We dive into the science to see if it's worth it

When it comes to the health benefits of cold water dips, the hype is ahead of the science. NPR talked to researchers about what's true, what's not, and the latest on how to get the most out of it.
by Will Stone

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Over 2,000 feared dead after powerful earthquakes hit Afghanistan

Over 2,000 feared dead after powerful earthquakes hit Afghanistan

Images shared by Afghan journalists showed at least one village reduced to rubble after a series of quakes flattened stone and mudbrick homes in the country's west.
by Diaa Hadid

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