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Stories from October 21, 2024

Minneapolis Police Department investigating after a 3-year-old was fatally shot

Minneapolis Police Department investigating after a 3-year-old was fatally shot

A 3-year-old child was shot Monday afternoon on the 2300 block of Jefferson Street Northeast in Minneapolis. Assistant Chief Christopher Gaiters said they are looking into whether this was an accident. The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating.
by Kyra Miles

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10 days, 10,000 objects and one very large kiln

10 days, 10,000 objects and one very large kiln

The Johanna Kiln, the largest wood-burning kiln in North America, completed its 10-day firing at St. John’s University, holding over 10,000 pieces and involving 45 participants.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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As the WNBA’s historic season comes to an end, players say it’s time for higher pay

As the WNBA’s historic season comes to an end, players say it’s time for higher pay

Record-breaking TV ratings helped the WNBA secure a more lucrative media rights deal this year. Now, the players’ union has opted out of its contract, a move aimed at better salaries and benefits.
by Becky Sullivan

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Walz on "The View"; Missing Eden Prairie child

Gov. Tim Walz appeared on "The View" this morning and was asked about former President Donald Trump's comments about targeting the "enemy from within." And police in Eden Prairie called off a search for a missing child last night after finding a body matching the child's description.
by Emily Reese

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'This s--- was stolen from us:' Coach Reeve rips refs after devastating Lynx loss

'This s--- was stolen from us:' Coach Reeve rips refs after devastating Lynx loss

To break down Reeve’s words, and the whole post-season for the Lynx, MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with La Velle E. Neal III, a sports columnist for the Minnesota Star Tribune.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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A frustrated Supreme Court to look at one version of judge shopping

A frustrated Supreme Court to look at one version of judge shopping

Both liberal and conservative lawyers have judge-shopped, but in recent years, some conservative-leaning groups have been laser focused on bringing their challenges in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
by Nina Totenberg

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Dry October: Minimal precipitation chances in the forecast

Dry October: Minimal precipitation chances in the forecast

Our recurring pattern of dry and warm weather continues. This week, Tuesday and Thursday are the only hints of potential precipitation in the extended forecast. As a result, this October could end up ranking among the driest on record.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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At 70, artist Jimmy Longoria still paints with ambition

At 70, artist Jimmy Longoria still paints with ambition

For our series “Connect the Dots” we’re asking community elders to share part of their life story and some of the lessons they’ve learned along the way about what matters in life.
by Cathy Wurzer, Chris Farrell and Ellen Finn

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Why are adults over 65 increasingly dying of overdose?

Why are adults over 65 increasingly dying of overdose?

Overdose deaths have increased by 9 percent among people over 65, according to one nationwide analysis by the health research and journalism outfit KFF.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Morning Announcements for Oct. 21

Morning Announcements for Oct. 21

Here are the morning announcements for Monday, Oct. 21, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota Lynx fans celebrate historic year for women’s sports despite WNBA Finals loss

Minnesota Lynx fans celebrate historic year for women’s sports despite WNBA Finals loss

It was a record-breaking season for the WNBA. The first three games each had over a million viewers on average, with the audience growing for each contest. The series set both the overall attendance record for a WNBA Finals as well as the average attendance mark.
by Sam Stroozas

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Another incredibly warm day Monday. Cooler air arrives Tuesday

Another incredibly warm day Monday. Cooler air arrives Tuesday

Temperatures will be back to 20-30 degrees above normal with low 80s in southern Minnesota Monday afternoon. A cool front Tuesday will bring a light rain chance and cooler air for midweek.   
by Sven Sundgaard

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Should the minimum wage be lower for workers who get tipped? Two states are set to decide

Should the minimum wage be lower for workers who get tipped? Two states are set to decide

Mel Nichols, a 37-year-old bartender in Phoenix, Arizona, takes home anywhere from $30 to $50 an hour with tips included. But the uncertainty of how much she's going to make on a daily basis is a constant source of stress.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. defense chief visits Kyiv for talks on how to keep supporting Ukraine's fight against Russia

U.S. defense chief visits Kyiv for talks on how to keep supporting Ukraine's fight against Russia

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit. His trip comes hours after a Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian capital and as Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pushes Western partners to keep providing military support for the war.
by The Associated Press

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Self-exiled Turkish spiritual leader Fethullah Gülen dies in Pennsylvania

Self-exiled Turkish spiritual leader Fethullah Gülen dies in Pennsylvania

Fethullah Gülen, a reclusive U.S.-based Islamic cleric who inspired a global social movement while facing accusations he masterminded a failed 2016 coup in his native Turkey, has died. He was in his eighties.
by The Associated Press

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Stress isn't all bad. Here's when it can help

Stress isn't all bad. Here's when it can help

You can't eliminate stress, but you can manage it better and sometimes even make it a force for good. That means reframing how you think about it.
by Allison Aubrey

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Pair of suburban-centered Minnesota congressional districts attract differing levels of attention

Pair of suburban-centered Minnesota congressional districts attract differing levels of attention

Minnesota’s east-suburban 2nd Congressional District and west-suburban 3rd Congressional District have traits in common, but they’re not being contested in similar fashion this year.
by Mark Zdechlik

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New York Liberty win first WNBA championship, beating Minnesota 67-62 in OT

New York Liberty win first WNBA championship, beating Minnesota 67-62 in OT

The WNBA Finals came down to a winner-take-all Game 5. The New York Liberty came out on top Sunday night, beating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime. It's the first time New York has won the championship.
by The Associated Press

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Hackers steal information from 31 million Internet Archive users

Hackers steal information from 31 million Internet Archive users

The digital library's website was defaced earlier this month with a message boasting its theft of Internet Archive users' sensitive records. The nonprofit said it's working to bolster security.
by Emma Bowman

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