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The rise of multi-generational households

The rise of multi-generational households

During the last few years it became more common for adult children to move in with their parents and vice versa. But multigenerational living was on the rise even before the pandemic. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the cultural and financial benefits and the challenges of living with adult relatives under one roof.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Saturday storms bring hail, heavy rain to parts of Minnesota

The National Weather Service is asking for reports of severe weather near the Brainerd Lakes and Lake Winnibigoshish between Bemidji and Grand Rapids, after a string of thunderstorms dropped heavy rain and produced at least one report of one-inch hail.
by Dan Kraker

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Ibrahim, Morgan lead Minnesota rout over Colorado

Ibrahim, Morgan lead Minnesota rout over Colorado

Mo Ibrahim scored the Gophers' first three touchdowns, the last an 18-yard run in the second quarter that tied him with Darrell Thompson for Minnesota's career rushing touchdowns record.
by The Associated Press

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Motorcycle fatalities in Minnesota this year running far ahead of 2021

The number of motorcycle riders killed in crashes in Minnesota this year has already exceeded the total for all of last year — with weeks to go in the riding season. That's prompting officials to urge extra caution for Saturday’s annual Fall Flood Run fundraising ride.
by Tim Nelson and Andrew Krueger

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Report: Greater Minn. suicides were majority of gun deaths in 2021

Report: Greater Minn. suicides were majority of gun deaths in 2021

Despite a concerns about mass shootings and a focus on violent crime in the metro, a new report shows the majority of gun deaths in 2021 were suicides in greater Minnesota.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Mankato gunfire: Lockdowns lifted; suspect at large

Mankato gunfire: Lockdowns lifted; suspect at large

Police are searching for a suspect believed to be involved in the shooting just before 9 a.m. on the 100 block of Echo Street. Authorities say one person was treated for a non-life-threatening injury.
by Hannah Yang

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Mortgage rates hit six percent, first time since 2008 housing crash

Mortgage rates hit six percent, first time since 2008 housing crash

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates climbed over six percent this week for the first time since the housing crash of 2008, threatening to sideline even more homebuyers from a rapidly cooling housing market.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota faith leaders gather in St. Cloud to decry recent break-ins at mosques

Minnesota faith leaders gather in St. Cloud to decry recent break-ins at mosques

Jaylani Hussein, executive director of the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, said his group in the past year has helped 17 mosques in Minnesota access federal grants to improve security.
by MPR News Staff

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Autumn starting to show its true colors around Minnesota

Autumn starting to show its true colors around Minnesota

The Minnesota DNR’s fall colors map suggests your best chances at spotting the seasonal shift will be in the northwest, central south and western border near South Dakota near the Minnesota River.
by Matt Mikus

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