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Defense Department will stop providing crucial satellite weather data

Defense Department will stop providing crucial satellite weather data

Hurricane forecasters rely on weather data collected and processed by Department of Defense satellites. That data will no longer be available as of Monday, June 30.
by Rebecca Hersher

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At their funeral, Hortmans remembered for humility, humanity in a harsh political world

At their funeral, Hortmans remembered for humility, humanity in a harsh political world

Hundreds of mourners, including former President Joe Biden, honored Melissa and Mark Hortman Saturday at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis. Gov. Tim Walz said Melissa Hortman would be remembered as “the most consequential speaker in Minnesota history.”
by Dana Ferguson, Clay Masters, Peter Cox and Catharine Richert

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Feds unveil new investigation over Minnesota’s transgender athlete policy

Feds unveil new investigation over Minnesota’s transgender athlete policy

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says it will examine whether the state’s policy allowing transgender athletes to play on women’s and girl’s sports teams constitutes sex discrimination. It’s the last in a legal tug of war over the issue.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Asked to flag ‘negative’ National Park content, visitors gave their own 2 cents instead

Asked to flag ‘negative’ National Park content, visitors gave their own 2 cents instead

Signs installed earlier in National Parks earlier in June asked for feedback on signs “that are negative about past or living Americans.” Comments viewed by NPR didn't provide the requested feedback.
by Chloe Veltman

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Minnesotans mourn Melissa and Mark Hortman at the Capitol; Biden pays respects

Minnesotans mourn Melissa and Mark Hortman at the Capitol; Biden pays respects

Thousands of people lined up Friday to pay their respects to the late DFL House Leader Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman at the Minnesota Capitol rotunda. They included former President Joe Biden, who came to the Capitol late in the afternoon.
by Peter Cox, Dana Ferguson, Brian Bakst and Clay Masters

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DFL Leader Melissa Hortman: A political force known for ambitious goals, adept ways

DFL Leader Melissa Hortman: A political force known for ambitious goals, adept ways

Political leaders, family and friends will gather Friday at the Minnesota Capitol to pay tribute to Hortman. She was remembered for her calm demeanor, strategic thinking and lasting impact on Minnesota politics.
by Dana Ferguson

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