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Stories from October 10, 2024

Twins owners plan to sell; Drought deepens

After four decades of ownership, the Pohlad family says it's looking to sell the Minnesota Twins. And drought conditions across Minnesota continue to rapidly expand and deepen.
by Emily Reese

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Longtime resort owner Bruce Kerfoot dies, ‘legend‘ of the Gunflint Trail

Longtime resort owner Bruce Kerfoot dies, ‘legend‘ of the Gunflint Trail

In a post on social media, Kerfoot’s family said he died in his sleep Wednesday night. “The family has some peace knowing he and Justine are paddling together to their shore lunch spot,” they wrote.
by Dan Kraker

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Fall colors update; temperatures change dramatically into Friday

Fall colors update; temperatures change dramatically into Friday

We have one more warm day ahead before several cold fronts bring temperatures back to seasonal and below-seasonal levels. Meanwhile, fall colors in the northland are expected to reach their peak this weekend.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Fearing obstruction, feds seek pause in Feeding Our Future civil suit ahead of criminal trial

Fearing obstruction, feds seek pause in Feeding Our Future civil suit ahead of criminal trial

A Ramsey County judge on Thursday agreed to put a key part of a Feeding Our Future civil case on hold after the federal prosecutor leading a related criminal case argued that the suit could interfere with an upcoming criminal trial.
by Matt Sepic

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Minnesota’s ‘uncommitted’ voters go into election unsatisfied over lack of cease-fire, conflicted over Harris

Minnesota’s ‘uncommitted’ voters go into election unsatisfied over lack of cease-fire, conflicted over Harris

Minnesota sent the most “uncommitted” delegates to the Democratic National Convention in protest of President Joe Biden’s stance toward Israeli’s military actions in Gaza. Now, with current Vice President Kamala Harris atop the ticket but tied to the prior administration’s policies, those voters face hard choices at the ballot box.
by Clay Masters

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Pohlad family puts Minnesota Twins up for sale

Pohlad family puts Minnesota Twins up for sale

Joe Pohlad, the team’s executive chair, said Thursday his family wants “to find an ownership group who all of us can be proud of” but didn’t say whether he’s talked with any prospective buyers. The Pohlads have owned the team for 40 years.
by MPR News Staff

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Severe drought returns to Minnesota for the first time since spring

Severe drought returns to Minnesota for the first time since spring

Minnesota’s drought continued to deepen over the past week. Severe drought now covers 20 percent of the state for the first time since spring.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Morning Announcements for Oct. 10

Morning Announcements for Oct. 10

Here are the morning announcements for Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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U.S. inflation reaches lowest point since February 2021, though some price pressures remain

U.S. inflation reaches lowest point since February 2021, though some price pressures remain

Inflation in the United States dropped last month to its lowest point since it first began surging more than three years ago, adding to a spate of encouraging economic news in the closing weeks of the presidential race.
by The Associated Press

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Large fire in south Minneapolis injures 3, displaces dozens of people

Large fire in south Minneapolis injures 3, displaces dozens of people

A large fire in south Minneapolis that burned for hours from late Wednesday into Thursday morning left three people — including two firefighters — injured and displaced dozens of residents.
by Nicole Ki

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Lynx face off against New York Liberty. 6 children arrested and released after robberies, vehicle crashes

The Minnesota Lynx and the New York Liberty begin a best-of-five WNBA championship series Thursday night in Brooklyn. The Lynx won three of four games between the two teams this season.
by Phil Picardi

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South Korean author Han Kang wins 2024 Nobel Prize in literature

South Korean author Han Kang wins 2024 Nobel Prize in literature

Han Kang is the first Korean writer to win the award. The citation commended "her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life."
by Neda Ulaby

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Last 80-degree day potentially of 2024. Much cooler this weekend

Last 80-degree day potentially of 2024. Much cooler this weekend

Enjoy what’s likely to be the last 80-degree day of the 2024 season. Two cold fronts will drop temperatures by Sunday to the coldest readings since April. Light rain is also possible. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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These maps and images show what's left of Gaza, 1 year into the Israel-Hamas war

These maps and images show what's left of Gaza, 1 year into the Israel-Hamas war

Israel's war with Hamas has destroyed much of Gaza. Recent analyses find that nearly 60 percent of buildings, nearly 70 percent of orchards and 68 percent of roads have been damaged or destroyed by the conflict.
by Daniel Wood

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Tesla is expected to unveil a robotaxi tonight: 5 things to know

Tesla is expected to unveil a robotaxi tonight: 5 things to know

On Thursday night, Tesla is holding a splashy event it’s calling “We, Robot.” CEO Elon Musk says fully autonomous vehicles are key to Tesla’s future, and for years he has promised they are coming.
by Camila Domonoske

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Minnesota Lynx ‘dynasty’ talk grows among fans excited about a WNBA final

Minnesota Lynx ‘dynasty’ talk grows among fans excited about a WNBA final

As the Lynx begin their best-of-five series with the New York Liberty on Thursday, fans say they’re excited about the possibility of another championship and what they hope will be a winning team for the long run.
by Peter Cox

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‘A resilient plant’: Three tribal nations reflect on wild rice season, how heavy spring rainfall affected harvest

‘A resilient plant’: Three tribal nations reflect on wild rice season, how heavy spring rainfall affected harvest

The annual wild rice season typically occurs from late August to early October. However, three tribal communities in northern Minnesota saw a late start to the season as beds were not ready to be harvested.
by Chandra Colvin

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Comedy takes over Minneapolis stages for 10,000 Laughs festival

Comedy takes over Minneapolis stages for 10,000 Laughs festival

The festival has expanded to venues across the city, including Pantages Theatre, First Avenue, Parkway Theater, Sisyphus Brewing and Theatre in the Round. This year’s national headliners include David Cross, Ali Macofsky, Rory Scovel, Mike E. Winfield, Katherine Blanford and Pete Holmes.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Art Hounds: Get in the Halloween spirit

Art Hounds: Get in the Halloween spirit

Minnesota artists recommend a play centered on a wily witch. Also Lanesboro’s Commonweal Theatre produces the Pulitzer-winning play, “Doubt.”
by Emily Bright

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