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Stories from August 2, 2024

Gov. Walz campaigns for VP Harris; Plans for rebuilding high-voltage transmission line in Minnesota

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be in New Hampshire this weekend, drumming up support for Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. The trip comes amid growing speculation that Harris might name Walz her running mate in the coming days. And a plan to rebuild a high-voltage transmission line from North Dakota to northeastern Minnesota is moving forward.
by Emily Reese

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Minnesota sees increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, experts say they’re not surprised

Minnesota sees increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, experts say they’re not surprised

Minnesota Department of Health experts still don’t have enough data to find a clear pattern or trend for the virus. Senior epidemiologist Keeley Morris said Minnesota does tend to experience a “summer increase” and that it appeared that the number of cases happened earlier this season. 
by Hannah Yang

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Why a weaker jobs market is sparking recession fears

Why a weaker jobs market is sparking recession fears

U.S. employers added just 114,000 jobs in July as the unemployment rate rose to 4.3 percent. The weaker-than-expected report is adding to fears of an economic slowdown.
by Scott Horsley

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Restored tribal land ends uncertainty for a family living on Mille Lacs Lake

Restored tribal land ends uncertainty for a family living on Mille Lacs Lake

Members of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe say they have lived on the same parcel of land on the southside of Mille Lacs Lake since before it was claimed by the state for the school trust. This year the state passed legislation restoring the small parcel to the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.
by Melissa Olson

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Harris has enough Democratic delegate votes to be the party’s nominee, Democratic chair says

Harris has enough Democratic delegate votes to be the party’s nominee, Democratic chair says

The online voting process doesn’t end until Monday, but the campaign marked the moment when Vice President Kamala Harris crossed the threshold to have the majority of delegates’ votes.
by The Associated Press

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Weekend glance; final push of hot weather before cooldown.

Weekend glance; final push of hot weather before cooldown.

Weekend weather is shaping up to be hot and muggy with a chance for showers and thunderstorms. A cold front will bring 70s back to the forecast for next week. A rainy start to the work week on Monday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Walz to visit New Hampshire Sunday ahead of Harris’ VP announcement

Walz to visit New Hampshire Sunday ahead of Harris’ VP announcement

Speculation continues to mount over whether Harris will ask Walz join the Democratic ticket as her vice presidential running mate. A Walz adviser says the governor will appear at organizing kickoffs and smaller-scale rallies in New Hampshire on Sunday.
by Mark Zdechlik and Anna Haecherl

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Morning Announcements for Aug. 1-2

Morning Announcements for Aug. 1-2

Here are the morning announcements for Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, and Friday, Aug. 2. 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis park workers approve new contract

Minneapolis park workers approve new contract

Minneapolis park workers have approved a new contract with the Park and Recreation Board after a three-week strike. The union says workers secured pay increases and other protections.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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From Paris to Rochester: Israeli swimming Olympian Murez will start her residency at Mayo Clinic

From Paris to Rochester: Israeli swimming Olympian Murez will start her residency at Mayo Clinic

Selected to carry the Israeli flag to help open the Paris Games, Andi Murez wrapped up her third Olympics and will head almost straight for Minnesota to begin her next major project: She's starting her residency program in psychiatry at the Mayo Clinic.
by The Associated Press

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Vikings give promising rookie pass rusher Turner valuable training camp tests vs. Darrisaw

Vikings give promising rookie pass rusher Turner valuable training camp tests vs. Darrisaw

The Minnesota Vikings have big plans for their new edge rusher Dallas Turner. The 17th overall pick in the draft has the potential to make as much of a first-year impact as anyone in the NFL’s rookie class.
by The Associated Press

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Americans released in Russian prisoner swap are back in the U.S.

Americans released in Russian prisoner swap are back in the U.S.

The trio exchanged handshakes and hugs with President Biden and Vice President Harris at the foot of their plane's stairs and embraced their family members as onlookers cheered.
by Ayana Archie

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Minnesotan Alise Willoughby leads strong start for American riders in BMX racing at the Paris Olympics

Minnesotan Alise Willoughby leads strong start for American riders in BMX racing at the Paris Olympics

Three-time world champion Alise Willoughby led a strong start for the American riders in BMX racing at the Paris Olympics. Willoughby, a St. Cloud native, has a silver medal from the Rio Games but is still chasing gold, sweeping her heats and cruising into Friday night's semifinals.
by The Associated Press

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Trooper Londregan cleared of wrongdoing. Minneapolis park workers approve new contract

State trooper Ryan Londregan is heading back to work after the Minnesota State Patrol cleared him of wrongdoing. And after 22 days of striking, Minneapolis park workers have voted to approve a new contract.
by Phil Picardi

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Hot and sunny Friday and Saturday. Storm chances this weekend, then cooler

Hot and sunny Friday and Saturday. Storm chances this weekend, then cooler

Hot weather is back for Friday and Saturday. There will be spotty storm chances late Saturday to the north. Better chances for rain develop Monday with cooler temperatures all next week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Harris announces record-breaking $310 million July fundraising haul

Harris announces record-breaking $310 million July fundraising haul

Vice President Harris’ campaign said Friday that two-thirds of the historic haul came from first-time donors to her presidential bid as Trump reports $139 million raised.
by Stephen Fowler

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Touched by cancer, Minnesota’s ‘Dragon Divas’ find power paddling as one

Touched by cancer, Minnesota’s ‘Dragon Divas’ find power paddling as one

For many Minnesotans, dragon boat racing is a fun way to enjoy the water and form new friendships. But for more than 80 women in the Twin Cities who’ve survived cancer, it runs much deeper. They’ve forged a sisterhood that’s helped them heal.
by Sam Stroozas

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Big job ahead for panel tasked with felony marijuana expungements

Big job ahead for panel tasked with felony marijuana expungements

Tens of thousands of low-level marijuana-related cases have already been erased but the task of expunging records of felony convictions is far more complex. A new state board is figuring out how to do it. 
by Matt Sepic

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Ask a Bookseller: ‘For the Night’ by Rae Lyse

Ask a Bookseller: ‘For the Night’ by Rae Lyse

Chardai Powell of Loyalty Bookstores recommends "For the Night" by Rae Lyse.
by Emily Bright

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Job Interview: Cannabis cultivator got her start by growing tomatoes with dad

Job Interview: Cannabis cultivator got her start by growing tomatoes with dad

A year after cannabis was legalized in Minnesota, dispensaries in tribal nations have been cultivating and selling the drug. Nahayla Londo of the Waabigwan Mashkiki Dispensary in White Earth Nation, assumed growing marijuana would be similar to her family's vegetable garden.
by Lukas Levin

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