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Stories from September 28, 2024

Meet the latest St. Paul icon: A nearly three-story tall loon statue (no lasers included)

Meet the latest St. Paul icon: A nearly three-story tall loon statue (no lasers included)

The Midway neighborhood in St. Paul got a new addition this week, a ginormous loon statue. The 33-foot-tall and 88-foot-wide bird is positioned outside of Allianz Field near the light rail stop.
by Sam Stroozas and Max Sparber

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Death toll from Hurricane Helene mounts as aftermath assessment begins

Death toll from Hurricane Helene mounts as aftermath assessment begins

At least 64 people were killed across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, and millions were without power as forecasters braced for “catastrophic” flooding.
by Rebecca Rosman, Emma Bowman, Rachel Treisman, Jonathan Franklin and Bill Chappell

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Fall-like mornings and summery afternoons

Fall-like mornings and summery afternoons

Temperatures continue to soar well into the 80s all weekend long. Although we aren’t near record temperatures today highs are forecast at unseasonably warm levels in the middle 80s.
by Laura Kubes

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Why the price of eggs is on the rise again

Why the price of eggs is on the rise again

The price of eggs has risen by about 28 percent in the past year, largely due to outbreaks of avian flu. Those prices could continue to climb during the holidays, as demand for baked goods increases.
by Ayana Archie

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Orioles wrap up top AL wild-card spot, ending Twins' playoff hopes with 7-2 victory

Orioles wrap up top AL wild-card spot, ending Twins' playoff hopes with 7-2 victory

Cade Povich pitched shutout ball into the sixth, Ryan O’Hearn and Colton Cowser homered and the Baltimore Orioles eliminated the Minnesota Twins from postseason contention with a 7-2 victory Friday night. 
by The Associated Press

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Vikings put their unbeaten record on the line as they visit Lambeau Field to face the Packers

Vikings put their unbeaten record on the line as they visit Lambeau Field to face the Packers

The Minnesota Vikings already have emerged as one of the NFL’s biggest surprises by winning their first three games after being a consensus pick to finish last in the NFC North.
by The Associated Press

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‘SNL’ has always taken on politics. Here’s what works — and why

‘SNL’ has always taken on politics. Here’s what works — and why

As a historic election looms, “Saturday Night Live” faces an ongoing challenge to make America laugh — and process an increasingly strange political world. Jean Smart hosts the show’s 50th season premiere on Saturday.
by Eric Deggans

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VP debates may alter a close race’s dynamic even when they don't predict the winner

VP debates may alter a close race’s dynamic even when they don't predict the winner

Vice presidential debates have produced many memorable moments, but it’s hard to say any has made a decisive difference in the election outcome. It’s worth recalling how much media heat and drama they have generated.
by Ron Elving

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Timberwolves trade Karl-Anthony Towns to Knicks, AP source says

Timberwolves trade Karl-Anthony Towns to Knicks, AP source says

The Minnesota Timberwolves are sending Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round draft pick in a franchise-altering deal for both sides, a person with knowledge of the deal said Friday night.
by The Associated Press

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