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Poor air quality continues to plague parts of the country including Minnesota

Poor air quality continues to plague parts of the country including Minnesota

Minnesota feels the heat with a warm start to the month, and poor air quality will continue deeper into summer. Meteorologist Mark Seeley sat down with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to discuss the recent weather.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lukas Levin and Matthew Alvarez

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What it really means to be all-American

What it really means to be all-American

Joe Milan Jr.’s debut novel, “The All-American,” circles around questions of identity. Can you be American without the paperwork to prove it?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Murder charges: Ex-partner allegedly abused, threatened Madeline Kingsbury

Murder charges: Ex-partner allegedly abused, threatened Madeline Kingsbury

Winona County prosecutors allege Adam Fravel had physically abused Kingsbury and told investigators he was infatuated with the case of Gabby Petito, a woman killed by her fiance in 2021. Kingsbury died by “homicidal violence.” Fravel faces second-degree murder charges.
by Catharine Richert

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ChangeMakers: Hildie Edwards speaks up for trans kids like herself

ChangeMakers: Hildie Edwards speaks up for trans kids like herself

Edwards, a 12-year-old singer and actor, testified at a Minnesota Senate committee hearing earlier this year in support of a bill protecting access to gender-affirming care.
by Grace Birnstengel

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Some homes are becoming 'uninsurable' due to climate-related risks

Some homes are becoming 'uninsurable' due to climate-related risks

Allstate and State Farm are the latest to stop offering homeowner’s insurance in California. Now, homeowners are facing fewer insurance options and skyrocketing costs. What does this mean for the rest of the country and the future of insurance in a world of climate change?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Earth’s oceans are the hottest on record

Earth’s oceans are the hottest on record

Earth’s oceans are the hottest on record. That’s the finding from a recent paper in the journal Advances in Atmospheric Sciences. What effects could this have globally and in Minnesota?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson discuss Minnesota sports scene

Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson discuss Minnesota sports scene

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checks in with Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson to discuss what’s new for the Twins, Vikings and Lynx, as well as in the world of golf.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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