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Stories from August 8, 2025

Storms overnight; next wildfire smoke wave by Sunday?

Storms overnight; next wildfire smoke wave by Sunday?

A cool front will spark strong storms across Minnesota overnight into early Saturday morning. Then more Canadian wildfire smoke looks likely by Sunday.
by Paul Huttner

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Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she hopes to steer federal money to Beltrami County for storm aid

Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she will work to steer federal money to Beltrami County following severe storms. Forecasters continue to monitor the potential for another round of Canadian wildfire smoke to affect Minnesota this weekend.
by Emily Reese

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Minnesota deer farmers have one more chance to overturn CWD law

Minnesota deer farmers have one more chance to overturn CWD law

Minnesota deer farmers are continuing their efforts to overturn a 2023 law that is trying to tamp down chronic wasting disease in deer herds. They say it is killing their industry.
by Cathy Wurzer

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U.S. Air Force to deny early retirement benefits to some transgender service members

U.S. Air Force to deny early retirement benefits to some transgender service members

The U.S. Air Force said Thursday it would deny all transgender service members who have served between 15 and 18 years the option to retire early and would instead separate them without retirement benefits.
by The Associated Press

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Steamy and stormy setup: severe weather possible

Steamy and stormy setup: severe weather possible

Steamy heat continues to blanket the region, with heat indices topping 100 degrees possible. Later this evening and tonight, that same hot and humid air could fuel strong to severe thunderstorms.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Morning Announcements for Aug. 8

Morning Announcements for Aug. 8

These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, Aug. 8. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Vampires and a happy ending: Three Minnesota romance buffs discuss how the genre is changing

Vampires and a happy ending: Three Minnesota romance buffs discuss how the genre is changing

Move over, Mr. Darcy. These days, romance novels are just as likely to be populated by zombies, vampires and antiheroes as a muscle-bound alpha male. But one thing remains: the promise of a happy ending. Three Minnesota romance aficionados join host Kerri Miller on this week’s Big Books and Bold Ideas to talk about how the genre is changing.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Ottawa’s Emily Clark sets PWHL record for highest single-season salary with new contract, AP sources

Ottawa’s Emily Clark sets PWHL record for highest single-season salary with new contract, AP sources

Emily Clark has become the highest-paid player in the PWHL by signing a two-year contract extension with Ottawa Charge. The team announced the deal on Thursday, securing her through the 2027-28 season.
by The Associated Press

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Hot, humid Friday with more storms Friday night, Saturday morning

Hot, humid Friday with more storms Friday night, Saturday morning

It’ll be a very steamy Friday with afternoon heat indices in the triple digits for southern Minnesota. More storms are possible Friday night into Saturday — and some could be severe. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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How does the WNBA deal with sex-toy throwers? What to know about arrests and security

How does the WNBA deal with sex-toy throwers? What to know about arrests and security

The WNBA is still struggling with a string of sex-toy disturbances. In the past week and a half, sex toys have been thrown on court during games in Atlanta on July 29, Chicago on Thursday night and Aug. 1 and Los Angeles on Aug. 5, with the most recent object nearly hitting Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham during Indiana’s game against the Sparks.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota food shelves are looking more like grocery stores, but federal cuts threaten their future

Minnesota food shelves are looking more like grocery stores, but federal cuts threaten their future

St. Peter's food shelf renovated its space this summer to create a "Super Shelf" to provide those in need of food assistance with an experience more like that of a supermarket.
by Hannah Yang

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Six weeks after destructive storms, Bemidji still struggling

Six weeks after destructive storms, Bemidji still struggling

Hurricane-force winds felled millions of trees in Beltrami County in a late-June storm. The cleanup efforts continue, but officials lament the lack of help from the federal government.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Minnesota mother remains in ICE custody despite judge's release order 

Minnesota mother remains in ICE custody despite judge's release order 

Antonia Aguilar Maldonado’s attorneys say she is being held at the Kandiyohi County Jail in Willmar, despite having no criminal record, an active asylum case, and a bond approved by an immigration judge. A hearing is scheduled for next week in the case.
by Sarah Thamer

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Children’s literature series explores, celebrates Native American lives

Children’s literature series explores, celebrates Native American lives

The Native American Lives Series is a set of biographies about Native people, written by Native authors. The Minnesota Humanities Center and Lerner Publishing Group have released four books out of the planned 12. The book launch was celebrated Monday night in St. Paul.
by Melissa Olson

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State Fair Rejects: Art that didn’t make the Fine Arts Competition

State Fair Rejects: Art that didn’t make the Fine Arts Competition

After hundreds of artists were rejected from Minnesota's prestigious State Fair Fine Arts Competition, two Twin Cities galleries are hosting popular "reject shows" featuring the overlooked works, celebrating artistic resilience and sparking public interest and conversation.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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