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Stories from September 7, 2025

Trump walks back Chicago 'war' threat, but vows to 'clean up' cities

Trump walks back Chicago 'war' threat, but vows to 'clean up' cities

Trump posted online that Chicago was “about to find out why it's called the Department of WAR,” but later said his administration wouldn't go to war with American cities but rather “clean them up.”
by Joe Hernandez and Kat Lonsdorf

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White House's review of Smithsonian content could reach into classrooms nationwide

White House's review of Smithsonian content could reach into classrooms nationwide

Some history teachers are concerned about what may come of a White House review of the Smithsonian's public-facing content. That material includes educational resources that many educators rely on to supplement their lessons.
by The Associated Press

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Seasonal shift with 70s returning to the forecast

Seasonal shift with 70s returning to the forecast

After a stretch of calm and cool weather, changes are on the way to start the new week. Seasonal temperatures will return, accompanied by rising humidity and increasing chances for rain early this week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Colorful photos of a colorful child: Remembering Fletcher Merkel

Colorful photos of a colorful child: Remembering Fletcher Merkel

The photos of Fletcher Merkel, who died in the mass shooting last month at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, were shared with reporters ahead of his funeral Sunday at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church.
by Todd Melby and Nicole Ki

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Athletes inducted to 2025 Hall of Fame class in night of tears, memories

Athletes inducted to 2025 Hall of Fame class in night of tears, memories

Carmelo Anthony was part of a quintet of players that were inducted into the Hall on Saturday as individuals, joining Dwight Howard, Sue Bird, Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles. Together they were part of 11 WNBA or NBA championship teams, captured 15 Olympic gold medals, made 37 All-NBA or All-WNBA appearances and were named as All-Stars 45 times in their careers.
by The Associated Press

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J.J. McCarthy's time with the Vikings has arrived. He'll face his favorite childhood team, the Bears

J.J. McCarthy's time with the Vikings has arrived. He'll face his favorite childhood team, the Bears

J.J. McCarthy will play in his first NFL game on Monday night for the Minnesota Vikings when they visit the Chicago Bears. He grew up rooting for the Bears in the Chicago area. 
by The Associated Press

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Northeast Minneapolis fire destroys multiple buildings

Northeast Minneapolis fire destroys multiple buildings

The Minneapolis Fire Department says crews were dispatched to 15th and Central Avenues Northeast at about 4:13 a.m. and discovered a vacant building on fire. The fire at the three-story building spread to two adjacent buildings.
by MPR News Staff

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Postal traffic to U.S. sank 80% after Trump administration ended exemption on low-value parcels

Postal traffic to U.S. sank 80% after Trump administration ended exemption on low-value parcels

The U.S. on Aug. 29 eliminated an exemption that had allowed U.S.-bound parcels valued at $800 or less to avoid customs charges. The Universal Postal Union says 88 national postal operators have suspended some or all postal services to the U.S. as a result.
by The Associated Press

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South Korea charters plane to fly home over 300 workers detained by ICE at Georgia Hyundai plant

South Korea charters plane to fly home over 300 workers detained by ICE at Georgia Hyundai plant

On Sunday, South Korean officials said they would send a plane to bring the detained workers home. Earlier, South Korea's Foreign Minister said his nation was "deeply concerned" by the arrests.
by Debbie Elliott

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Sunny and cool weather ahead of Monday's rain chance

Sunny and cool weather ahead of Monday's rain chance

Bright and crisp Sunday ahead with high pressure in control. Highs in the mid-60s today, with a warming trend into the 70s this week. Shower and thunderstorm chances return early next week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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The silent killer increases your risk of stroke and dementia. Here's how to control it

The silent killer increases your risk of stroke and dementia. Here's how to control it

New recommendations for early treatment for hypertension to prevent strokes, heart attacks and dementia come as an experimental medication is shown to lower blood pressure in hard to treat patients.
by Allison Aubrey

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St. Cloud mayor proposes tax increase to catch up with expenses

St. Cloud mayor proposes tax increase to catch up with expenses

Mayor Jake Anderson said the city hasn't kept up with repairing buildings and replacing equipment and technology, and it needs to save more for emergencies.
by Kirsti Marohn

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A teen nicknamed 'God's influencer' has become the first millennial saint

A teen nicknamed 'God's influencer' has become the first millennial saint

Carlo Acutis, who died of leukemia at 15 in 2006, is known in the Catholic Church as "God's influencer" for harnessing technology to spread the word about miracles.
by Ruth Sherlock

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