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Stories from September 16, 2024

Gymnast Jordan Chiles appeals to Swiss supreme court for her Olympic bronze medal

Gymnast Jordan Chiles appeals to Swiss supreme court for her Olympic bronze medal

Chiles was awarded the bronze medal at the Paris floor exercise final. But her medal was revoked by an arbitration court, which ruled an inquiry that had improved her score was filed seconds too late.
by Becky Sullivan

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If you’re gonna keep a goat in St. Paul: What I learned about the mini farm animal craze

If you’re gonna keep a goat in St. Paul: What I learned about the mini farm animal craze

Americans are showing more interest in owning miniature cows, goats, alpacas and other diminutive farm animals. It is a trend driven by hobby farmers looking for easy-to-manage livestock and homesteaders who like the idea of having a petite pig or a scaled-down sheep as a pet.
by Heidi Raschke, Ngoc Bui and Tom Crann

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Rural Voice: How to sustainably grow regenerative agriculture in rural Minnesota

Rural Voice: How to sustainably grow regenerative agriculture in rural Minnesota

Rural Voice was in Detroit Lakes on Monday, Sept. 9, for a town hall about farming. They discussed everything from how to cultivate a mindset shift in farmers to how to incentivize regenerative practices.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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The summer of massive road construction season continues into the fall

The summer of massive road construction season continues into the fall

While summer is winding down, road construction season continues in Minnesota. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan used a mall parking garage rooftop to highlight the nearly 200 infrastructure projects happening across the state.
by Clay Masters

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Suspect in apparent assassination attempt on Trump was near golf course for 12 hours, records show

Suspect in apparent assassination attempt on Trump was near golf course for 12 hours, records show

Ryan Wesley Routh wrote that he once voted for Trump and must take part of the blame for the “child that we elected for our next president that ended up being brainless.” He did not fire any shots and never had Trump in his line of sight, the Secret Service's acting chief said.
by The Associated Press

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Walz campaign tour; Target prepares for holiday season

Another busy week on the campaign trail awaits Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic nominee for vice president. Walz is headed to Georgia and North Carolina, two swing states on the East Coast. And Minneapolis-based Target is going on a pre-holiday season hiring spree.
by Emily Reese

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Minnesota executive Carla Vernón on leading and inspiring the next generation

Minnesota executive Carla Vernón on leading and inspiring the next generation

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Carla Vernón about leading in corporate America while staying true to yourself. Vernón is CEO of The Honest Company, which sells baby, bath and beauty products, and she is a former executive at General Mills and Amazon.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Tito Jackson, member of the Jackson 5, dies at 70

Tito Jackson, member of the Jackson 5, dies at 70

The singer and guitarist was part of sibling quintet that took over the pop world in 1969 — it released four consecutive No. 1 hits — and launched a family entertainment dynasty that lasted decades.
by Chandelis Duster and Rachel Treisman

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TikTok argued against its U.S. ban in court on Monday. Here’s what happened

TikTok argued against its U.S. ban in court on Monday. Here’s what happened

TikTok’s survival in the U.S. is riding on the outcome of the hearing. Federal judges peppered both the Justice Department and TikTok with skeptical questions about the ban, which takes effect in January.
by Bobby Allyn

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A secretive group recruited far-right candidates in key U.S. House races, including Minnesota. It could help Democrats

A secretive group recruited far-right candidates in key U.S. House races, including Minnesota. It could help Democrats

Thomas Bowman, 71 and disabled after a kidney transplant, said he believes he likely was recruited to run against Democratic Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota to split the conservative vote.
by The Associated Press

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Rainfall needed for Minnesota. Central Europe experiencing flooding

Rainfall needed for Minnesota. Central Europe experiencing flooding

Minnesota has experienced a very dry start to September, but forecast models suggest several chances for rain with some areas of the state potentially receiving significant amounts. Meanwhile, Storm Boris in central Europe continues to bring record-breaking rainfall.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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What we know about the suspect in the Trump apparent assassination attempt

What we know about the suspect in the Trump apparent assassination attempt

Ryan Wesley Routh's digital footprint paints a picture of a disillusioned former Trump supporter who took up an impassioned defense of Ukraine. Here's what else we know about the 58-year-old suspect.
by Rachel Treisman

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Questions linger for adoptees after China ends international adoptions

Questions linger for adoptees after China ends international adoptions

Thousands are left wondering what’s next after China announced last week it has ended its international adoption program. Grace Shu Gerloff is one of more than 80,000 kids who were adopted from China and brought to the U.S. in the past three decades. She grew up in Minnesota and now studies transnational adoption.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Continued above-normal temperatures. Storm chances north Monday, Tuesday

Continued above-normal temperatures. Storm chances north Monday, Tuesday

Scattered showers and storms will be possible in northern Minnesota Monday into Tuesday near a frontal boundary. Southern Minnesota will be very warm and muggy. Statewide rain chances increase later in the week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Assassination attempt on Trump thwarted. Police release details of fatal Minneapolis hit-and-run

The FBI says former president Donald Trump was the target of an “attempted assassination” at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Fla. And Minneapolis police have released the ages of the victims in Saturday's hit-and-run in downtown.
by Phil Picardi

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5 things to know about the apparent assassination attempt on Trump at one of his golf courses

5 things to know about the apparent assassination attempt on Trump at one of his golf courses

Former President Donald Trump is safe following what the FBI says “appears to be an attempted assassination” in Florida after another attempt on his life at a rally in Pennsylvania.
by The Associated Press

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WNBA playoff seeds mostly still undecided as league enters final week of season

WNBA playoff seeds mostly still undecided as league enters final week of season

Minnesota Lynx could still earn the top overall seed after Sunday's win over New York. The Lynx trail the Liberty by two games and own the tiebreaker. Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever have clinched the sixth seed in the WNBA playoffs.
by The Associated Press

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Japan celebrates record Emmy wins for 'Shōgun'

Japan celebrates record Emmy wins for 'Shōgun'

Japan erupted with joy Monday as the samurai series “Shogun” won a record 18 Emmys for its first season. It took home prizes including Outstanding Drama Series, as star and co-producer Hiroyuki Sanada became the first Japanese actor to win the Emmy for best lead actor in a dramatic series.
by The Associated Press

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Rupert Murdoch is set to face his kids in court, with Fox News’ fate in the balance

Rupert Murdoch is set to face his kids in court, with Fox News’ fate in the balance

The future of Fox News – and the rest of the Murdoch media empire – is at stake in a trial this week in Reno, Nevada. Rupert Murdoch wants to change his will to consolidate his eldest son’s power.
by David Folkenflik

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