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Stories from August 22, 2024

Climate change a factor in spread of bird flu that's keeping birthing cows out of State Fair

Climate change a factor in spread of bird flu that's keeping birthing cows out of State Fair

Climate Change is changing migratory patterns across the world and that is impacting how certain diseases like the avian flu are spread between birds and other species. Climate solutions reporter Izzy Ross stopped by Climate Cast to talk about the link between bird flu and climate change.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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Second sheen spotted on Mississippi River; Deep fried ranch at the Minnesota State Fair

Authorities say a second sheen was spotted on the Mississippi River in the northern Twin Cities metro area yesterday. And the Minnesota State Fair opened this morning, and visitors are getting the first tastes of the new foods. Fairgoers joined long lines at Lulu's Public House to try the new deep-fried ranch.

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Triple-digit temperatures scorch Texas as millions across Southwest under excessive heat warnings

Triple-digit temperatures scorch Texas as millions across Southwest under excessive heat warnings

The National Weather Service says a heat dome that has led to nearly 90 consecutive days of triple-digit temperatures in Phoenix has moved into Texas. High temperature records are expected to fall daily across Texas under a major heat alert with an extreme heat alert affecting eastern New Mexico. 
by The Associated Press

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Sudden fame for Tim Walz's son focuses attention on challenges of people with learning disabilities

Sudden fame for Tim Walz's son focuses attention on challenges of people with learning disabilities

The Walzes recently revealed that Gus has ADHD, an anxiety disorder and a non-verbal learning disorder. They said it took time to figure out how to set Gus up for future success, "but what became so immediately clear to us was that Gus’ condition is not a setback — it’s his secret power.”
by The Associated Press

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After feedback, Xcel changes plan to charge more for electricity during peak hours

After feedback, Xcel changes plan to charge more for electricity during peak hours

Xcel Energy proposed charging variable rates to better reflect the actual cost of delivering electricity during times of peak demand. The utility now says the program will be voluntary for customers who choose to opt in, and the peak rates won’t be as high.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Former first lady Michelle Obama's suit sets the internet on fire

Former first lady Michelle Obama's suit sets the internet on fire

Obama wore a navy sleeveless jacket with crisscross, reconstructed lapels in front that she paired with matching trousers. The more than $2,500 fit came from luxury fashion brand Monse's resort 2025 collection and it's left the internet in shambles.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines, shots should be available in days

FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines, shots should be available in days

The Food and Drug Administration approved new shots from Pfizer and Moderna on Thursday, and the companies are set to begin shipping millions of doses. The shots are cleared for adults and children as young as 6 months, and health authorities hope far more Americans get them this year.
by The Associated Press

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Rep. Dean Phillips on Harris, Walz and what’s next for him

Rep. Dean Phillips on Harris, Walz and what’s next for him

Minnesota Democratic U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer from the MPR stage at the Minnesota State Fair about the convention, his reflections on the Democratic ticket and what’s next for him.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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'That’s my dad!': Gus Walz tearfully cheers on his father as he accepts Democratic VP nomination

'That’s my dad!': Gus Walz tearfully cheers on his father as he accepts Democratic VP nomination

The teen's exuberance captured hearts and went viral, becoming perhaps the defining image of his father's address and further humanizing a running mate picked by Vice President Kamala Harris in no small part for his everyman appeal.
by The Associated Press

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71st Princess Kay of the Milky Way crowned ahead of Minnesota State Fair

71st Princess Kay of the Milky Way crowned ahead of Minnesota State Fair

Her first official duty as Princess Kay will be to sit in a rotating cooler in the Dairy Building to have her likeness sculpted in a 90-pound block of butter the first two days of the Minnesota State Fair.
by Anna Haecherl

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First day of the Minnesota State Fair. Court declines to review 2040 Plan

Gates at the Minnesota State Fair open Thursday in Falcon Heights. And the Minnesota Supreme Court has decided not to review the environmental lawsuit against Minneapolis’ 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
by Phil Picardi

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‘He’s always going to be Mr. Walz’: Mankato West alumni watch former teacher accept VP nomination 

‘He’s always going to be Mr. Walz’: Mankato West alumni watch former teacher accept VP nomination 

Former students, alumni, colleagues and neighbors gathered at the Mankato West High School auditorium Wednesday evening to watch Gov. Tim Walz formally accept his nomination on the big screen with a speech.
by Hannah Yang

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Trump's remixed rallies try to change the tune from 'Crooked Joe' to 'Comrade Kamala'

Trump's remixed rallies try to change the tune from 'Crooked Joe' to 'Comrade Kamala'

Former President Donald Trump's rallies often resemble rock concerts, full of his greatest hits. But the former president has struggled to change his tune to run against Vice President Harris.
by Stephen Fowler

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Updated COVID vaccines are coming soon

Updated COVID vaccines are coming soon

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to give the green light to new COVID-19 vaccines this week to protect against recent variants of the coronavirus.
by Rob Stein

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Tribal leaders weigh in on Walz’s work with tribal-state relations

Tribal leaders weigh in on Walz’s work with tribal-state relations

Though there have been “moments of disagreement and difference,” tribal leaders across the state have voiced their support for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the Democratic vice presidential nominee, pointing to his efforts to build tribal-state relations.
by Melissa Olson

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Job Interview: Climate activist parks cars on her lawn for the Minnesota State Fair

Job Interview: Climate activist parks cars on her lawn for the Minnesota State Fair

Tina Clarke worked for years in America and Europe to create solutions for climate change. When she moved to Minnesota in 2017 to help her mom, she didn’t realize she had also stumbled upon her largest captive audiences for discussing climate solutions: the Minnesota State Fair.
by Lukas Levin

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Gov. Tim Walz talks of 'bringing the joy' in his national introduction at DNC

Gov. Tim Walz talks of 'bringing the joy' in his national introduction at DNC

The Minnesota governor used the Democratic National Convention stage to introduce himself to the thousands of delegates in attendance and — more importantly for the campaign — those watching at home. Walz’s national profile has quickly ascended from a little-known governor in the Midwest to running for the second-highest job in the country.
by Clay Masters and The Associated Press

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