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Stories from August 16, 2026

Seasonable weather holds this week with storm chances returning

Seasonable weather holds this week with storm chances returning

Pleasant, seasonable weather will continue into Monday, with comfortable temperatures and lower humidity. However, showers and thunderstorms will return Monday night as our next weather system moves into the region.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Democratic primary turnout has soared in some states. Can it carry over to November?

Democratic primary turnout has soared in some states. Can it carry over to November?

In Minnesota, Democratic primary turnout was on par with the 2018 midterm election, with both years marking the state’s highest Democratic primary turnout in a midterm year so far this century.
by The Associated Press

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Miles, Collier power the WNBA-leading Lynx to a 92-87 win over the Aces

Miles, Collier power the WNBA-leading Lynx to a 92-87 win over the Aces

Collier's deep 3-pointer gave the Lynx a seven-point lead with a little less than seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, and Minnesota led by at least five points until Jewell Loyd's 3-pointer cut it to 86-82 with under three minutes remaining.
by The Associated Press

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Pleasant Sunday ahead with lower dew points and sunshine

Pleasant Sunday ahead with lower dew points and sunshine

Seasonal temperatures, increased sunshine and drier air for our Sunday before the next round of showers and thunderstorms arrives Monday night into Tuesday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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A scaled-down plan to revive a historic lodge near the Boundary Waters faces renewed opposition 

A scaled-down plan to revive a historic lodge near the Boundary Waters faces renewed opposition 

The $40 million proposal to update and refurbish the Silver Rapids Lodge outside Ely promises to inject new life into the resort. But some neighbors believe it would transform the quiet character of the area.
by Dan Kraker

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Bear incidents on the rise in Cass County

Bear incidents on the rise in Cass County

Officials said the best way to keep bears away is to secure food, including bird feed and garbage.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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