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Stories from July 19, 2026

Ely community leaders provide update on firefighting efforts

Ely community leaders provide update on firefighting efforts

As more than a dozen wildfires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness continue to burn, local leaders in Ely give an update about firefighting and relief efforts.
by MPR News Staff

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Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time

Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time

In the opening moment of the second 15-minute period of extra time, Torres pounced on a bouncing ball in the box and used his left foot to bury a shot just under the crossbar and into the back of the net.
by The Associated Press

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Former Lynx player Sylvia Fowles honored with Hall of Fame banner: ‘I’ll forever bleed this Blue and Green’

Former Lynx player Sylvia Fowles honored with Hall of Fame banner: ‘I’ll forever bleed this Blue and Green’

Following the Minnesota Lynx’s 101-93 win against the Portland Fire Saturday, Minnesota honored Fowles by adding a Hall of Fame banner to her retired number. She was a key member of the Lynx for eight seasons before retiring in 2022.
by Anika Besst

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WNBA-leading Lynx beat the Fire 101-93 for 5th straight win

WNBA-leading Lynx beat the Fire 101-93 for 5th straight win

McBride topped 20-plus points for a sixth straight game and upped her career total to 5,846. She hit a 3-pointer to move past No. 20 Becky Hammon and give the Lynx an 86-76 lead with 5:14 left to play.
by The Associated Press

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Nine shot outside Minneapolis nightclub

Nine shot outside Minneapolis nightclub

Nine people were shot outside a Minneapolis nightclub, including a teenager.
by MPR News Staff

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The World Cup winner will earn $51 million under expanded purse

The World Cup winner will earn $51 million under expanded purse

FIFA expanded the payout for the 2026 World Cup, setting a record with a combined $871 million paid to the 48 participating teams. But the prize money pales in comparison to what’s spent on global soccer.
by The Associated Press

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Heat, smoke and storms: An active start to the week

Heat, smoke and storms: An active start to the week

Heat, wildfire smoke and the threat of severe thunderstorms will all play a role in our forecast before cooler, more comfortable air arrives by Tuesday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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