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Hurricane Ian’s devastation touches Minnesota

Hurricane Ian’s devastation touches Minnesota

The powerful storm is impacting current and former Minnesotans who either live in Florida, or are heading there to help with recovery efforts.
by Kirsti Marohn and Matt Sepic

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Minnesota Now for September 28, 2022

Minnesota Now for September 28, 2022

A Minnesota Appeals Court ruled against a group of Twin Cities parents in a school segregation case. What does that mean for Minnesota families? It is high turtle crossing season and we’ll find out why the Minneapolis parks board so interested. Paul Huttner is back with special guest Craig Edwards in Florida as we follow the path of Hurricane Ian. Thousands of runners are gearing up for the big Twin Cities marathon this Sunday. And Vikings wide receiver Blake Proehl talks about moonlighting on Tik Tok.
by Tim Nelson

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Paul Huttner talks with Craig Edwards about Hurricane Ian and local weather news

Paul Huttner talks with Craig Edwards about Hurricane Ian and local weather news

Today's big weather news is happening on the western coast of Florida where the eye of Hurricane Ian is barreling inland. MPR News Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner talks with former MPR News meteorologist Craig Edwards who is now living in Fort Myers. Huttner also gives a weather update closer to home.
by Melissa Townsend and Tim Nelson

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Minnesota Court says Minnesota schools are racially imbalanced not intentionally segregated

Minnesota Court says Minnesota schools are racially imbalanced not intentionally segregated

This week a Minnesota Appeals Court ruled against a group of Twin Cities parents who say segregation based on race and class in Minnesota schools is violating the state’s constitutional obligation to educate all students adequately. Beth Hawkins, Senior Writer and National Correspondent with the online education newspaper “The 74” talks with guest host Tim Nelson about the case and what’s next.
by Tim Nelson and Melissa Townsend

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Turtles are on the run, watch out!

Turtles are on the run, watch out!

The fall season is associated with a lot of things — turning leaves, colder temperatures, a little bit of frost — but probably not baby turtles. Right now is high turtle crossing season! MaryLynn Pulscher from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board talks with guest host Tim Nelson about what’s going on with the turtles and why the park board is paying attention.
by Gretchen Brown, Tim Nelson and Sam Stroozas

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Torrent of money is unleashed across Minnesota campaigns

Torrent of money is unleashed across Minnesota campaigns

Political candidates and operations spend months accumulating campaign cash. Now they’re putting it to use in the leadup to Election Day.
by Brian Bakst

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Twin Cities Marathon preps for its 40th Sunday run

Twin Cities Marathon preps for its 40th Sunday run

The forecast says it will be clear and 50 degrees on Sunday morning, and you could hardly ask for better weather for the 40th running of the Twin Cities 10 mile and the Twin Cities marathon this year. The marathon’s executive director Virginia Brophy Achman stopped by MPR to talk with guest host Tim Nelson about this year’s milestone race.
by Tim Nelson

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Vikings player Blake Proehl moonlights on TikTok

Vikings player Blake Proehl moonlights on TikTok

In 2021, Blake Proehl was the Minnesota Vikings’ most promising free agent. But a devastating knee injury pushd him to explore a new talent. He talks with guest host Tim Nelson about his unexpected turn.
by Gretchen Brown and Tim Nelson

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More options for people with hearing loss

More options for people with hearing loss

The Food and Drug Administration decided in August to allow hearing aids to be sold without an exam or prescription. Over-the counter-hearing-aids could be available as soon as October in Minnesota. On Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talked about how to make hearing aids more affordable, accessible and effective. 
by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Sam Stroozas

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How can we make Minnesota's roads safer?

How can we make Minnesota's roads safer?

Have you noticed a lot of dangerous driving? Since the start of the pandemic, fatal traffic crashes have increased around the country. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about speeding, reckless driving and how to make Minnesota’s roads safer.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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