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Stories from October 9, 2023

Minnesotans with ties to Israel check on loved ones

Minnesotans are checking in with friends and family in the region, after a surprise attack by Hamas. That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Matt Sepic. Music by Gary Meister.
by Matt Sepic

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Election denier and 'MyPillow Guy' Mike Lindell confirms he's out of money, can't pay legal bills

Election denier and 'MyPillow Guy' Mike Lindell confirms he's out of money, can't pay legal bills

Attorneys who’ve been defending MyPillow chief executive and election denier Mike Lindell against defamation lawsuits by voting machine companies are seeking court permission to quit.
by The Associated Press

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State Rep. Brion Curran charged with DWI

State Rep. Brion Curran charged with DWI

Charges filed against a first-term state lawmaker allege her blood-alcohol level was twice the legal limit when she was arrested along Interstate 35 early Monday.
by Matt Sepic

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Cass County revives search for man missing since 2009

Eighty-two-year-old Peter Achermann was last seen on July 24, 2009, when he left his home to run errands. His vehicle was found the next day in the middle of a minimum maintenance road in Becker Township.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Meet our new team working to strengthen coverage of Native communities

Meet our new team working to strengthen coverage of Native communities

Minnesota Now spoke with senior editor Leah Lemm and reporter Melissa Olson about their new initiative to strengthen Native coverage across our region and about Indigenous Peoples Day being marked as a state holiday for the first time.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Minnesota Israeli and Palestinian reflect on violence in Israel and Gaza

Minnesota Israeli and Palestinian reflect on violence in Israel and Gaza

Minnesota is home to communities on both sides of the Israeli and Palestinian conflict. We talked someone from each side about their personal experience watching this all unfold from thousands of miles away.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Frosty potential again Monday night with possible late week rainfall

Frosty potential again Monday night with possible late week rainfall

Bright sunshine Monday and clear skies overnight will lead to frosty conditions for many areas again. Temperatures will remain below normal with late week rain possible.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Israel vows complete siege of Gaza as it strikes Palestinian territory after incursion by Hamas

Israel vows complete siege of Gaza as it strikes Palestinian territory after incursion by Hamas

Israel has vowed to lay total siege to the Gaza Strip, as its military scours the country’s south for militants, guards breaches in its border fence and pounds the impoverished, Hamas-ruled territory in the wake of an unprecedented weekend incursion.
by The Associated Press

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Klobuchar working to get Minnesotans out of Israel after Hamas attack

The Israeli government confirmed that several Americans were among those who were taken captive. Senator Amy Klobuchar says her office has no reason to believe Minnesotans have been killed or taken hostage in Israel, and her office is helping dozens of her constituents that are in Israel get back to the United States. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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What is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming history

What is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming history

From Alcatraz Island to a park in New York City, Native American people will celebrate their centuries-long history of resilience with ceremonies, dances and speeches. The events across the U.S. come two years after President Joe Biden officially commemorated Indigenous Peoples Day.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota officials closely watch events in Israel

Minnesota officials closely watch events in Israel

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., said her office is helping dozens of her constituents that are in Israel get back to the United States.
by Ellie Roth

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Stillwater state prison to open tattoo parlor, technician training program

Stillwater state prison to open tattoo parlor, technician training program

The program at the Minnesota Correctional Facility, Stillwater is part of an effort to cut down on the spread of diseases associated with underground tattooing among incarcerated people.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs outlast Vikings 27-20

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs outlast Vikings 27-20

Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes in the third quarter, one to Travis Kelce after the All-Pro tight end briefly left the game with an ankle injury, and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-20.
by The Associated Press

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