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Stories from October 9, 2024

Facing Hurricane Milton: Floridians and Minnesotans share stories of escape and resilience

Facing Hurricane Milton: Floridians and Minnesotans share stories of escape and resilience

As Hurricane Milton targets Florida, Minnesotans step up with relief efforts while others face the challenges of evacuation and honestly assessing home safety.
by MPR News Staff and Nicole Johnson

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Mayor Frey vetoes carbon emission fee adopted by city council

Mayor Frey vetoes carbon emission fee adopted by city council

In his veto letter Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he agrees with the aims of the fee on polluters, but he said the council’s action amounts to an “unauthorized tax.”
by Sarah Thamer

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Wildfires in Superior National Forest; Worker protections for affordable housing projects

Two new wildfires are burning in the Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota. And two affordable housing developers announced today their commitment to sign on to a program designed to protect workers in the Twin Cities non-union construction industry from exploitation.
by Emily Reese

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Advocacy group hails housing developers‘ commitments to worker protections

Advocacy group hails housing developers‘ commitments to worker protections

Two affordable housing developers announced Wednesday that they will sign on to a program designed to protect workers in the Twin Cities non-union construction industry from exploitation.
by Regina Medina

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A rare comet brightens the night skies in October

A rare comet brightens the night skies in October

A rare, bright comet will be visible in October, clear skies permitting. The comet will make its closest approach to Earth on Saturday.
by The Associated Press

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Brown says no to pro-Palestinian students' demands for divestment

Brown says no to pro-Palestinian students' demands for divestment

Supporters of divestment ended their encampment last spring in exchange for a promise that their proposal for divestment would get a vote from the board this fall.
by Tovia Smith

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The disconnect between economic data and voters' concerns

The disconnect between economic data and voters' concerns

Are you worried about money? Concerned about the economy? MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the financial issues affecting how people plan to vote.   
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Why are we seeing so many northern lights this year? Another show possible Thursday night

Why are we seeing so many northern lights this year? Another show possible Thursday night

It’s not your imagination. Northern lights are unusually frequent above Minnesota this year. This solar cycle has been very good at producing auroras visible over Minnesota, and our dry weather pattern has produced many clear sky nights so we can see the shows.
by Paul Huttner

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Minnesotan who road-tripped to Florida takes shelter as Hurricane Milton approaches

Minnesotan who road-tripped to Florida takes shelter as Hurricane Milton approaches

Here in Minnesota, there is special attention on the storm because so many Minnesotans now live in Florida or have a second home there. St. Paul resident Tim Dykstal drove there for vacation.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Wellness Wednesday health highlights

Wellness Wednesday health highlights

MPR News host Angela Davis revisits health and wellness advice on how to build strong bones, from your teen years to old age. Plus, the new ways young people are getting hooked on nicotine.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Morning Announcements for Oct. 9

Morning Announcements for Oct. 9

Here are the morning announcements for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota Lynx head to WNBA championship match. Businesses push back on Walz family leave claims

The Minnesota Lynx have advanced to the WNBA championship series. They beat the Connecticut Sun Tuesday night in the fifth and deciding game of a semifinal playoff series 88-77.  And Minnesota business groups are pushing back on a comment Gov. Tim Walz — the Democratic candidate for vice president — made Monday on "60 Minutes."
by Phil Picardi

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Summerlike warmth Wednesday and Thursday, colder air this weekend

Summerlike warmth Wednesday and Thursday, colder air this weekend

Temperatures will warm up a bit more Wednesday and especially Thursday with highs in the 80s across southern Minnesota. More typical October chilly air arrives this weekend. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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‘Look for safer shelter,’ Biden warns as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida coast

‘Look for safer shelter,’ Biden warns as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida coast

In spite of the very real threat to their homes, belongings and livelihoods, many Floridians in Milton’s potential path remained in good spirits hours before its expected landfall.
by Ayana Archie

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In battleground states, it's not just about winning — but also losing by less

In battleground states, it's not just about winning — but also losing by less

In a state where every vote matters, both Democratic and Republican campaigns are not only trying to win in counties where they’re strongest, they’re also trying to lose by less.
by Ari Shapiro, Mia Venkat, Karen Zamora and Ashley Brown

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Latest Catan board game adds new challenge: produce power without over-polluting

Latest Catan board game adds new challenge: produce power without over-polluting

As players build settlements, they can choose renewable energy or fossil fuels. The company behind Catan: New Energies hopes the abstract game can spark real conversations about energy use.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Climate change made Helene more dangerous. It also makes similar storms more likely

Climate change made Helene more dangerous. It also makes similar storms more likely

Researchers found that Hurricane Helene was stronger, rainier, and significantly more likely because of climate change. The U.S. can expect more such storms in the future as warming continues.
by Alejandra Borunda and Rachel Waldholz

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Lynx return to finals with 88-77 win over Sun behind Collier's 27 points, 11 rebounds

Lynx return to finals with 88-77 win over Sun behind Collier's 27 points, 11 rebounds

Napheesa Collier had 27 points and 11 rebounds and Courtney Williams contributed 24 points and both-ends-of-the-court energy to lead the Minnesota Lynx past the Connecticut Sun 88-77 and into the WNBA Finals for the first time in seven years.
by The Associated Press

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Climate scientist and mom addresses work-life balance in new book

Climate scientist and mom addresses work-life balance in new book

Climate scientist Anna Farro Henderson talks about balancing a career in politics, climate science with motherhood, a subject she explores in her new book “Core Samples: A Climate Scientist’s Experiments in Politics and Motherhood.”
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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FBI arrests Afghan man who officials say planned Election Day attack in the U.S.

FBI arrests Afghan man who officials say planned Election Day attack in the U.S.

Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, of Oklahoma City told investigators after his arrest Monday that he had planned his attack to coincide with Election Day next month and that he and a co-conspirator expected to die as martyrs, according to charging documents.
by The Associated Press

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Jury convicts three members of Minneapolis Bloods gang at racketeering trial

Jury convicts three members of Minneapolis Bloods gang at racketeering trial

A federal jury on Tuesday convicted three members of the Minneapolis Bloods gang in connection with the murder of two rivals. The case is notable because jurors found one of the defendants guilty of racketeering.
by Matt Sepic

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