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Stories from July 19, 2024

Minneapolis VA Medical Center seeks name for new women’s veterans clinic

Minneapolis VA Medical Center seeks name for new women’s veterans clinic

The Minneapolis VA Medical Center wants to name it’s new women’s veterans clinic after a woman veteran. It is taking nominations for the name through the end of October. The clinic is expected to open in 2026
by Hannah Yang

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US Rep. Betty McCollum joins call for Biden to step aside

Democratic Congresswoman Betty McCollum is asking that President Joe Biden withdraw his bid for re-election. In a statement, McCollum calls on Biden to step aside and Vice President Kamala Harris to run in his place. The longtime representative for the east Twin Cities metro said Harris should choose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate.
by Emily Reese

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Spotty showers expected this weekend with near-normal temperatures

Spotty showers expected this weekend with near-normal temperatures

Expect a pleasant weekend as temperatures approach our seasonal averages. Increased moisture and instability will lead to a few pop-up showers and thunderstorms.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Cube Critics discuss ‘MaXXXine’ and ‘Longlegs’

Cube Critics discuss ‘MaXXXine’ and ‘Longlegs’

Cube Critics Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber discuss two serial killer movies set in the ’80s and ’90s and featuring women haunted by their pasts.
by Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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'We're inside the 10-yard line': Secretary of state on an Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

'We're inside the 10-yard line': Secretary of state on an Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Antony Blinken talks speaks on everything from the prospect of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, to the war in Ukraine and what the U.S. is doing to bring home Americans detained in Russia.
by Mary Louise Kelly, Sarah Handel and Jordan-Marie Smith

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Rep. McCollum urges Biden to exit presidential race, backs Harris-Walz ticket

Rep. McCollum urges Biden to exit presidential race, backs Harris-Walz ticket

Minnesota Democratic U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum wants Democrats to back a new presidential ticket of Vice President Kamala Harris with Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. McCollum is the third Democrat in Minnesota’s congressional delegation seeking Biden’s exit.
by MPR News Staff

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Rainbow Health abruptly closes, shocking workers

Rainbow Health abruptly closes, shocking workers

Long-running Twin Cities HIV and LGBTQ+ health center Rainbow Health announced Thursday that it’s suddenly closing, citing financial challenges. The union representing staff says the news came as a shock to workers.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Secret ice cream spots popping up in the Twin Cities

Secret ice cream spots popping up in the Twin Cities

Here’s the scoop — there’s a growing trend of opening restaurants in novel ways in the Twin Cities. Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl talks about the secret ice cream shops hiding in plain sight.
by Tom Crann, Lukas Levin and Matthew Alvarez

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Fridley bakery closing amid strong job market

Fridley bakery closing amid strong job market

A Twin Cities union leader said that he expects 170 people who work at a commercial bakery in Fridley will be able to find similar jobs after the facility closes later this year as part of a cost-cutting move.
by Matt Sepic

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New Minneapolis director to oversee civil rights, police reform through ‘equitable lens’

New Minneapolis director to oversee civil rights, police reform through ‘equitable lens’

After some administrative turnover, Michelle Phillips took office on Tuesday. She is tasked with investigating discriminatory practices and police misconduct complaints while promoting civil rights understanding throughout the city.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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COVID-19 trends are up and bird flu continues to increase in Minnesota

COVID-19 trends are up and bird flu continues to increase in Minnesota

About 20 Minnesotans per day are now being admitted to the state’s hospitals with COVID-19 — more than twice the daily average just one month ago — and wastewater measurements show a weekly increase of 46 percent in COVID-19 levels.
by Craig Helmstetter and Alyson Clary

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8 hot new love stories from a stellar lineup of Black authors

8 hot new love stories from a stellar lineup of Black authors

Some of the most fabulous romances by Black authors still fly under the radar. So we have recommendations for your summer reading enjoyment.
by Carole V. Bell

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Wildflower Chasers: A brush with bristle on the North Shore

Wildflower Chasers: A brush with bristle on the North Shore

Keeping your nose to the ground can be a great way to find blooming wildflowers. But as Morning Edition’s Wildflower Chasers found out, it’s a good idea to look up once in a while.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Domestic violence shelter expands to make room for pets

Domestic violence shelter expands to make room for pets

A new pet shelter in Maplewood has a goal that’s different from other animal rescues. Attached to Tubman domestic violence shelter, this home for pets serves people experiencing domestic violence. It’s the first of its kind in the Twin Cities.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Minnesota now officially part of growing Sioux Falls metro area

Minnesota now officially part of growing Sioux Falls metro area

Minnesota’s Rock County is now a part of the Sioux Falls metro area. Rock County administrator Kyle Oldre said this new census classification reflects the long-standing reality of the region.
by Nina Moini, Ngoc Bui and Matthew Alvarez

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Midwest transportation systems feel the brunt of climate change

Midwest transportation systems feel the brunt of climate change

Extreme heat and record rainfall is taking a toll on transportation systems across the Midwest. Journalist Kiely Price talks about how extreme weather events are impacting the structure of infrastructure.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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Morning Announcements for July 19

Morning Announcements for July 19

Here are the morning announcements for Friday, July 19, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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Talking Volumes returns in 2024 for 25th season

Talking Volumes returns in 2024 for 25th season

MPR News and the Star Tribune proudly present the 25th season of Talking Volumes, hosted by Kerri Miller. Join us at the Fitzgerald Theater for four special events with renowned authors, celebrating our anniversary with a special $25 ticket price for MPR members and Star Tribune subscribers.
by MPR News Staff

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Global internet outage impacts flights in Minnesota. Trump closes out RNC

The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport reported several dozen delayed or canceled flights Friday morning amid a global internet outage. Delta, Sun Country, Allegiant, United and American are among the airlines affected by the outage. And former President Trump closed out the Republican National Convention on Thursday night in Wisconsin.
by Phil Picardi

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Warming up some into the weekend with spotty thunder chances

Warming up some into the weekend with spotty thunder chances

Temperatures in the low 80s will become more widespread this afternoon in Minnesota. Dew points will also increase heading into the weekend also increasing spotty thunder chances. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Drone strikes Tel Aviv, killing one. Houthis claim responsibility

Drone strikes Tel Aviv, killing one. Houthis claim responsibility

The deadly drone slammed into an apartment building on the Tel Aviv oceanfront just after 3 a.m. The Houthi militia in Yemen said it carried out the attack as part of its support for Palestinians.
by Greg Myre and Daniel Estrin

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The RNC is over. Here are 5 things you need to know.

The RNC is over. Here are 5 things you need to know.

With Trump’s speech Thursday night, Republicans capped off a four-day celebration in Milwaukee that established the future of the party as completely in the MAGA mold.
by Sarah McCammon

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From a basement lab to computers worldwide, Concordia College digitizes thousands of species

From a basement lab to computers worldwide, Concordia College digitizes thousands of species

After languishing for decades — in some cases more than a century — in Minnesota museum collections, more than one million bugs, birds and other specimens are now being offered to a new audience.
by Amy Felegy

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Widespread technology outage disrupts flights and banking in Minnesota and around the world

Widespread technology outage disrupts flights and banking in Minnesota and around the world

The problem affected airline communications, causing the Federal Aviation Administration to ground major carriers in the U.S., including American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines.
by Brian Mann, Bobby Allyn and MPR News Staff

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The science section of the ACT exam will now be optional

The science section of the ACT exam will now be optional

Students can now opt between several versions of the test: the ACT core exam (which includes reading, math and English), the ACT plus writing, the ACT plus science or the ACT plus science and writing.
by Ayana Archie

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Trump, in highly personal speech, accepts GOP nomination again days after assassination attempt

Trump, in highly personal speech, accepts GOP nomination again days after assassination attempt

Donald Trump, defiant and bandaged, accepted the GOP presidential nomination on Thursday at the Republican National Convention in a speech that largely ignored his most divisive plans and focused instead on uniting his party — and the nation — just five days after an assassination attempt that could have ended his life.
by The Associated Press

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