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Stories from June 27, 2026

Heat on the horizon as scorching temperatures and humidity return

Heat on the horizon as scorching temperatures and humidity return

After a comfortable stretch of weather, a major pattern change is arriving. Thunderstorms will be the first sign of it Sunday morning, followed by a prolonged stretch of dangerous heat and humidity that could last through much of the week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Seasonal warmth for Saturday before extended heat wave takes hold

Seasonal warmth for Saturday before extended heat wave takes hold

Summer is making a comeback. After two weeks of unusually cool weather, temperatures rebound to near normal today before a prolonged stretch of heat and humidity begins Sunday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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How coach Mauricio Pochettino made believers out of the U.S. World Cup team

How coach Mauricio Pochettino made believers out of the U.S. World Cup team

Pochettino was the biggest name the U.S. men's soccer team had ever hired. His rebuild was bumpy at times — but now, with the U.S. headed to the World Cup knockout stage, the players are all in.
by Becky Sullivan

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Mosquitoes in Minnesota test positive for West Nile virus for the first time this summer

Mosquitoes in Minnesota test positive for West Nile virus for the first time this summer

West Nile virus, a disease spread to humans by mosquitoes, is back once again this summer in Minnesota. Experts advise older adults and the immunocompromised take extra precautions, including using insect repellents and covering exposed skin when outdoors.
by Noah Bloch

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MPR News Radio Camp reports on Special Olympics USA Games

MPR News Radio Camp reports on Special Olympics USA Games

Radio Camp is an annual weeklong teaching event hosted by MPR with partner ThreeSixty Journalism.
by Lisa Ryan

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Forest Service proposes cutting refunds to reduce last minute Boundary Waters cancellations

Forest Service proposes cutting refunds to reduce last minute Boundary Waters cancellations

A record number of people canceled BWCA permits last year, and many of them canceled too close to the entry dates for others to use them. Now officials are weighing whether to reduce refunds to discourage people from booking multiple permits.
by Dan Kraker

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