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Stories from June 24, 2024

Historic northern Minnesota state park partially closes due to flooding

Historic northern Minnesota state park partially closes due to flooding

The first iron mine in Minnesota closed underground tours due to flooding after recently reopening. Last week, the mine was hit with 7.6 inches of water in less than 24 hours.
by Anika Besst

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Severe thunderstorm watch for Twin Cities region into early Tuesday

Severe thunderstorm watch for Twin Cities region into early Tuesday

An enhanced risk for severe weather is forecast for east-central and southeastern Minnesota into western Wisconsin Monday evening and overnight. Storms could produce damaging wind gusts. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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'Catastrophic' flooding, potential Rapidan Dam failure

Gov. Tim Walz and state emergency management officials held a briefing today to discuss the state's response to what the governor called, "catastrophic" flooding. The Rapidan Dam's structural integrity is causing concerns for downstream residents as flood waters may cause it to fail.
by Emily Reese

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Walz shakes up horse racing regulatory board with 2 picks tied to tribal gambling

Walz shakes up horse racing regulatory board with 2 picks tied to tribal gambling

Two new member of the Minnesota Racing Commission have ties to Native American tribes with major casino gambling operations, upsetting the horse tracks that run competing operations.
by Clay Masters

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Minnesota health officials keeping a close eye on COVID uptick

Minnesota health officials keeping a close eye on COVID uptick

Nationally, emergency room visits and hospitalizations tied to COVID-19 have climbed recently. A key Minnesota health official spoke with MPR News on the state of infections here.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Legendary Hibbing girl’s volleyball coach to be inducted into national coaching hall of fame

Legendary Hibbing girl’s volleyball coach to be inducted into national coaching hall of fame

At the end of Gail Nucech’s 44-season coaching career for Hibbing girl’s volleyball, she had a Minnesota-record 884 match victories. On Tuesday, she’ll be inducted into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Paris wants an AC-free Olympic Village. Team USA and others aren’t so chill with it

Paris wants an AC-free Olympic Village. Team USA and others aren’t so chill with it

The U.S. is among the countries bringing portable AC units to the Paris Olympics this summer since the Athletes’ Village won’t have any. Many athletes are worried about competing in extreme heat.
by Rachel Treisman

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Supreme Court will take up state bans on gender-affirming care for minors

Supreme Court will take up state bans on gender-affirming care for minors

The case before the high court involves a law in Tennessee that restrict puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender minors. The federal appeals court in Cincinnati allowed laws in Tennessee and Kentucky to take effect after they had been blocked by lower courts.
by NPR Staff

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Biden and Trump will debate on Thursday. Here’s what you need to know

Biden and Trump will debate on Thursday. Here’s what you need to know

President Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 general election on Thursday night in Atlanta. Find out how to watch and what to watch for.
by Elena Moore

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Flooding pushes Blue Earth County dam to ‘imminent failure condition’

Flooding pushes Blue Earth County dam to ‘imminent failure condition’

The county says the rain-swollen Blue Earth River has cut around the west side of the dam and there are concerns about debris in the river. Authorities are notifying residents downstream of the dam.
by Hannah Yang and Anna Haecherl

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St. Paul closes roads, parks near Mississippi River to prepare for flooding

St. Paul closes roads, parks near Mississippi River to prepare for flooding

Roads and park facilities around St. Paul are closed in anticipation of rising waters on the Mississippi River. The river is currently expected to crest late Friday or early Saturday.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Matt Mikus

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Yellen in Minneapolis to announce efforts to boost housing supply as high prices create a crunch

Yellen in Minneapolis to announce efforts to boost housing supply as high prices create a crunch

The Biden administration is announcing new steps to increase access to affordable housing. The Democratic administration is announcing new federal initiatives as still-high prices on groceries and other necessities and high interest rates have dramatically pushed up the cost of living in the post-coronavirus pandemic years.
by The Associated Press

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Pablo López takes a perfect game into 6th and strikes out 14 to lead Twins past A’s 3-0

Pablo López takes a perfect game into 6th and strikes out 14 to lead Twins past A’s 3-0

Pablo López took a perfect game into the sixth inning and matched a career high with 14 strikeouts in eight scoreless innings as the Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 3-0 in the rubber match of a three-game series. 
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Russian region of Dagestan holds a day of mourning after attacks kill 19 people

Russian region of Dagestan holds a day of mourning after attacks kill 19 people

Russia’s southern region of Dagestan is holding the first of three days of mourning following a rampage by Islamic militants that killed 19 people, most of them police, and attacked houses of worship in apparently coordinated assaults in two cities.
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Minnesota communities prepare for and clean up from flooding

Rivers and streams across the region have gone over their banks. Gov. Tim Walz has declared a peacetime emergency so the Minnesota National Guard can help. And gymnastics fans will be in Minneapolis this week for the USA Gymnastics Olympic trials. Two Minnesota-born gymnasts already have Olympic resumes — Suni Lee from St. Paul and Shane Wiskus from Spring Park.
by Phil Picardi

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More Americans are living longer. Here’s a place that helps people thrive

More Americans are living longer. Here’s a place that helps people thrive

A center started by Wallis Annenberg in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles is creating a sense of community for older people who aim to keep learning and growing as they age.
by Allison Aubrey

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Flooded Minnesota communities begin transition from fight to recovery

Flooded Minnesota communities begin transition from fight to recovery

Communities around Minnesota continue to clean up after floods hit towns across the state. The Minnesota National Guard deployed 44 soldiers to Waterville, where they’ll help staff pump stations in the hard-hit community.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Inside the Chinese-funded and staffed marijuana farms springing up across the U.S.

Inside the Chinese-funded and staffed marijuana farms springing up across the U.S.

Large numbers of migrants from China are crossing into the U.S. and finding work on marijuana farms. Some of the businesses are accused of exploiting workers and violating state growing rules.
by Emily Feng

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'Inside Out 2' scores $100 million in its second weekend, setting records

'Inside Out 2' scores $100 million in its second weekend, setting records

In just a week and a half, “Inside Out 2” has become 2024’s highest-grossing film to date, surpassing “Dune: Part Two.” “Inside Out 2” will likely blow through the $1 billion mark in about a week.
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