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Stories from August 30, 2025

Chicago mayor defies Trump's immigration crackdown plan for the city

Chicago mayor defies Trump's immigration crackdown plan for the city

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order to counter the Trump administration's plan to send federal officers into the city. Johnson calls President Donald Trump's plan a threat by an “out-of-control administration.”
by The Associated Press

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Patchy overnight fog possible as quiet Labor Day weekend unfolds

Patchy overnight fog possible as quiet Labor Day weekend unfolds

Overnight patchy fog will make for a calm start to Sunday, continuing a warm and comfortable weekend. Later in the week, a strong cold front will sweep in, causing temperatures to drop and widespread showers to develop.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Handmade cards from classmates comfort a girl wounded in Minneapolis church shooting, aunt says

Handmade cards from classmates comfort a girl wounded in Minneapolis church shooting, aunt says

Handmade cards from classmates are helping to comfort an 11-year-old girl who was wounded in this week's shooting at Annunciation Church. Genevieve Bisek was shot during the attack, where two of her classmates were killed and 18 other people wounded, mostly children.
by The Associated Press

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What happens to Trump’s tariffs now that a federal appeals court has knocked them down?

What happens to Trump’s tariffs now that a federal appeals court has knocked them down?

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled Friday that Trump went too far when he declared national emergencies to justify imposing sweeping import taxes on almost every country on earth.
by The Associated Press

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Boy wounded in Minnesota church shooting asks doctor: ‘Can you say a prayer with me?’

Boy wounded in Minnesota church shooting asks doctor: ‘Can you say a prayer with me?’

Stories of bravery and heartache are emerging after the deadly shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic church during a Mass celebrating the start of the school year. Friends say one girl was wounded while shielding her buddy as her father, the school’s gym teacher, helped usher kids to safety. 
by The Associated Press

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Cortes ejected in chaotic fourth inning as Twins top Padres 7-4 at Target Field

Cortes ejected in chaotic fourth inning as Twins top Padres 7-4 at Target Field

The Minnesota Twins took advantage of a chaotic fourth inning that included a two-run error and the ejection of Padres starting pitcher Nestor Cortes in a 7-4 win over San Diego. Cortes (2-3) was tossed after a mound visit following a walk to Twins left fielder Austin Martin. 
by The Associated Press

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‘Paws on the Ground’: Comfort dogs help heal at Annunciation Church

‘Paws on the Ground’: Comfort dogs help heal at Annunciation Church

Six golden retrievers were on hand to comfort students and parishioners at Annunciation Church, days after this week’s deadly shooting. The retrievers are part of the K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry, which responds to communities in crisis.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Colleges face financial struggles as Trump policies send international enrollment plummeting

Colleges face financial struggles as Trump policies send international enrollment plummeting

Signs of a decline in international students have unsettled colleges around the U.S., but some schools are especially vulnerable. Colleges with large numbers of foreign students and small endowments have little financial cushion to protect them from steep losses in tuition money.
by The Associated Press

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Russian drone and missile attack on southern Ukraine kills 1 and wounds dozens

Russian drone and missile attack on southern Ukraine kills 1 and wounds dozens

Russia has launched a large aerial attack on southern Ukraine, two days after an airstrike on central Kyiv killed 23 people. In the Zaporizhzhia region, officials say a residential building was hit, killing at least one civilian and wounding 28 others.
by The Associated Press

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Cloudy, foggy kickoff to the holiday weekend

Cloudy, foggy kickoff to the holiday weekend

Get ready for a classic late-summer holiday weekend. Temperatures will stay close to seasonal averages, warming into the mid to upper 70s, accompanied by plenty of sunshine and dry conditions through Sunday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Minnesota State Fair offers perfect opportunity to conduct scientific research

Minnesota State Fair offers perfect opportunity to conduct scientific research

The Great Minnesota Get-Together draws nearly two million people every year — a diverse collection of the state's and even the country’s residents. A side benefit — it offers the perfect pool of participants on which to conduct health care research.
by Molly Castle Work

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Minnesota K-12 test scores hold steady, attendance rises

Minnesota K-12 test scores hold steady, attendance rises

Minnesota schools are seeing a rise in consistent attendance after years of concerted efforts following the pandemic. K-12 academic test scores remain unchanged.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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