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Cortes ejected in chaotic fourth inning as Twins top Padres 7-4 at Target Field
The Minnesota Twins took advantage of a chaotic fourth inning that included a two-run error and the ejection of Padres starting pitcher Nestor Cortes in a 7-4 win over San Diego. Cortes (2-3) was tossed after a mound visit following a walk to Twins left fielder Austin Martin. 
‘Paws on the Ground’: Comfort dogs help heal at Annunciation Church
Six golden retrievers were on hand to comfort students and parishioners at Annunciation Church, days after this week’s deadly shooting. The retrievers are part of the K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry, which responds to communities in crisis.
Colleges face financial struggles as Trump policies send international enrollment plummeting
Signs of a decline in international students have unsettled colleges around the U.S., but some schools are especially vulnerable. Colleges with large numbers of foreign students and small endowments have little financial cushion to protect them from steep losses in tuition money.
Russian drone and missile attack on southern Ukraine kills 1 and wounds dozens
Russia has launched a large aerial attack on southern Ukraine, two days after an airstrike on central Kyiv killed 23 people. In the Zaporizhzhia region, officials say a residential building was hit, killing at least one civilian and wounding 28 others.
Minnesota State Fair offers perfect opportunity to conduct scientific research
The Great Minnesota Get-Together draws nearly two million people every year — a diverse collection of the state's and even the country’s residents. A side benefit — it offers the perfect pool of participants on which to conduct health care research.
Minnesota K-12 test scores hold steady, attendance rises
Minnesota schools are seeing a rise in consistent attendance after years of concerted efforts following the pandemic. K-12 academic test scores remain unchanged.
The MPR News Quiz
This week’s quiz covers Minnesota’s August weather, a Wadena theater’s staying power, crop art traditions, a Fergus Falls restaurant change, and rising health care costs. Test your knowledge and see how you stack up.