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Blustery and cloudy conditions developing by Sunday

Blustery and cloudy conditions developing by Sunday

A cold front approaching from the west will bring increasing winds, thickening cloud cover, and the chance for scattered showers by Sunday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79, reports say

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79, reports say

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star known for films like “Annie Hall” and “The Godfather,” has died at 79. People Magazine reported her death on Saturday in California, citing a family spokesperson. No further details were immediately available.
by The Associated Press

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Trump directs the Pentagon to use 'all available funds' to ensure troops are paid despite shutdown

Trump directs the Pentagon to use 'all available funds' to ensure troops are paid despite shutdown

President Donald Trump says he's directed the Defense Department to use “all available funds” to ensure that U.S. troops are paid on Wednesday despite the government shutdown. Trump said in a social media post Saturday that he was acting because “our Brave Troops will miss the paychecks they are rightfully due on October 15th.” 
by The Associated Press

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Power restored to 800,000 in Kyiv after major Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy grid

Power restored to 800,000 in Kyiv after major Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy grid

Power has been restored to over 800,000 residents in Kyiv, a day after Russia launched major attacks on Ukraine's power grid, causing widespread blackouts. Russian drone and missile strikes wounded at least 20 people and damaged residential buildings. 
by The Associated Press

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Wilson scores 31 and Aces win 3rd WNBA title in 4 seasons, beating Mercury 97-86 for 4-game sweep

Wilson scores 31 and Aces win 3rd WNBA title in 4 seasons, beating Mercury 97-86 for 4-game sweep

A’ja Wilson scored 31 points, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young both added 18 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, sweeping their way to a third championship in four seasons.
by The Associated Press

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There are no survivors in the blast at a Tennessee explosives factory, sheriff says

There are no survivors in the blast at a Tennessee explosives factory, sheriff says

The blast that leveled an explosives plant and was felt for miles around in rural Tennessee left no survivors, authorities said Saturday. Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis said during a news conference that officials were working on the assumption that all of the people at the site were dead.
by The Associated Press

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Palestinians return to ruins and U.S. troops land in Israel as ceasefire holds

Palestinians return to ruins and U.S. troops land in Israel as ceasefire holds

Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning to neighborhoods in Gaza as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is in its second day. Israelis cheered U.S. envoys and President Donald Trump on Saturday at a weekly rally they hope will be the last. Israel’s military has said the 48 hostages still in Gaza will be freed Monday.
by The Associated Press

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Savannah Bananas will play ball at Target Field August 2026

Savannah Bananas will play ball at Target Field August 2026

The popular baseball team Savannah Bananas is bringing their family-friendly “Banana Ball” style to Target Field for three games over the weekend of Aug. 7, 2026. The season will also see an expansion, with five additional teams playing around the country.
by MPR News Staff and The Associated Press

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Windy weekend ahead with increasing rain chances

Windy weekend ahead with increasing rain chances

Dry and breezy conditions are expected Saturday, leading to elevated fire weather concerns across portions of western and central Minnesota. Rain chances return late tonight and continue into Sunday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Trump issues a Columbus Day proclamation to 'reclaim' the explorer's legacy

Trump issues a Columbus Day proclamation to 'reclaim' the explorer's legacy

President Donald Trump said “left-wing radicals” have tried to tarnish Columbus' legacy, and the proclamation is a way to preserve it. Some experts say it's a way to erase the heritage of Native Americans.
by Ayana Archie

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BSU looks to reclaim ‘University of the Pines’ legacy through fundraiser

BSU looks to reclaim ‘University of the Pines’ legacy through fundraiser

A special fundraising initiative recently launched at Bemidji State University is aimed at replanting trees on campus. That's after a destructive storm in June destroyed an estimated 9 million trees throughout Beltrami County. Following the storm, Gov. Tim Walz declared a peacetime emergency in the area.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Whitefish Chain’s early attack on invasive species shows signs of success

Whitefish Chain’s early attack on invasive species shows signs of success

Starry stonewort, a fast-growing invasive algae, was discovered in the Rush Lake channel. The Whitefish Chain of Lakes Association mounted a counter-attack, including hand pulling, chemical treatment and monitoring.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports

Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports

President Donald Trump threatened to place an additional 100 percent tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner, potentially escalating tariff rates close to levels that in April fanned fears of a recession.
by The Associated Press

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