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Stories from October 3, 2024

Talking Sense: Depolarizing Ourselves

Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, we ridicule, dismiss, or stereotype our fellow citizens. MPR News and Braver Angels hosted a free in-person workshop in Fergus Falls, Minn., at Fergus Brewing on Oct. 3. The goal was to make participants more aware of their own “inner polarizer” and how they can be critical without demonizing, dismissing or stereotyping large swaths of the population.

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Hurricane Helene brings climate change to forefront of the presidential campaign

Hurricane Helene brings climate change to forefront of the presidential campaign

President Joe Biden has toured some of the areas hardest-hit by the storm this week as he and Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to different parts of the Southeast. Former President Trump was in Georgia on Monday and criticized the federal response.
by The Associated Press

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Harris campaigns in Wisconsin and Trump in Michigan in battle for 'blue wall' states

Harris campaigns in Wisconsin and Trump in Michigan in battle for 'blue wall' states

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is opening a two-day stay in Wisconsin and Michigan, and Republican candidate Donald Trump will be in Michigan on Thursday as the two candidates grapple for wins in the “blue wall” battleground states, which also include Pennsylvania.
by The Associated Press

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Help me find fall colors

Help me find fall colors

MPR News producer Ellen Finn asked Sara Berhow, integrated public relations supervisor at the Minnesota DNR where to find fall colors in Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Large temperature swings into the weekend; dry spell digs in

Large temperature swings into the weekend; dry spell digs in

Cloudy skies make an appearance on Thursday with cooler temperatures in the 60s and 70s. We enjoy a few fall-like days before our warmth returns with the 80s. There’s a small precipitation chance on Saturday, mainly for western Wisconsin.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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What are Minnesota's undecided voters thinking about?

What are Minnesota's undecided voters thinking about?

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with John Blanchar, director of the Social and Political Psychology Lab at the University of Minnesota Duluth to learn what’s going on inside the minds of the undecided voters.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Moderate drought in much of Minnesota, report says

Moderate drought in much of Minnesota, report says

Drought is getting worse across Minnesota. About 40 percent of the state is now in moderate drought, with the rest considered abnormally dry. Liz Stahl, crops extension educator with the University of Minnesota Extension joined Minnesota Now to explain more.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Politically charged rumors and conspiracy theories about Helene flourish on X

Politically charged rumors and conspiracy theories about Helene flourish on X

False claims about the hurricane and the government’s response got millions of views on social media. Emergency management researchers say it makes it harder for useful information to surface.
by Huo Jingnan

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In excerpt from new memoir, Melania Trump says women have the ‘right to choose’ abortion

In excerpt from new memoir, Melania Trump says women have the ‘right to choose’ abortion

The former first lady says she is a longtime supporter of abortion rights. Her memoir is coming out a year after former President Donald Trump said he was "able to kill Roe v. Wade."
by Bill Chappell

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Minnesota first responders, volunteers head south to aid in Hurricane Helene cleanup

Minnesota first responders, volunteers head south to aid in Hurricane Helene cleanup

Gov. Tim Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard to provide aid in response to an emergency request from North Carolina officials. Minnesota utility companies, law enforcement agencies and fire departments are sending additional help.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox, Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Minnesota sending National Guard support to flooded North Carolina. Minneapolis approves route for light rail extension

The Minnesota National Guard is sending two St. Cloud-based Chinook helicopters and 11 Guard members to the flood-ravaged Southeast. And the Minneapolis City Council signed off Wednesday on the proposed route of a light rail line through a section of the city’s north side.
by Phil Picardi

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Minnesota United clinches berth in 2024 MLS Cup playoffs with 0-0 tie against Real Salt Lake

Minnesota United clinches berth in 2024 MLS Cup playoffs with 0-0 tie against Real Salt Lake

The draw kept eighth-place Minnesota United one point ahead of the Portland Timbers in the Western Conference, which would give the Loons home-field advantage for a first-round MLS Cup playoff match.
by Reuters

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A downed power line is officially blamed for last year’s Maui wildfire

A downed power line is officially blamed for last year’s Maui wildfire

The report from the the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said that the fire that killed more than 100 people and destroyed the town of Lahaina called the fire “accidental.”
by Greg Allen

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Kamala Harris is making an unusual pilgrimage today — to the birthplace of the GOP

Kamala Harris is making an unusual pilgrimage today — to the birthplace of the GOP

Harris will travel Thursday to Ripon, Wisconsin — home to the Little White Schoolhouse, where an 1854 meeting led to the birth of the Republican Party. She'll be joined by former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney.
by Franco Ordoñez

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Harris-Walz campaign kicks off a nationwide effort to reach Native voters

Harris-Walz campaign kicks off a nationwide effort to reach Native voters

Tribal leaders from across the country showed their support for the democratic ticket at Mystic Lake Event Center in Prior Lake on Wednesday. Native American civic leaders say the Harris-Walz campaign is prepared to support issues that impact Indigenous communities.
by Melissa Olson

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On Wrongful Conviction Day, people rally for incarcerated loved ones in Minnesota

On Wrongful Conviction Day, people rally for incarcerated loved ones in Minnesota

Wednesday marked the 11th annual International Wrongful Conviction Day, an awareness effort spearheaded by the Innocence Network. Advocates and people with loved ones who are incarcerated rallied to raise awareness about wrongful convictions, urging state leaders to take more action.
by Cari Spencer

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Doctor charged in Matthew Perry case pleads guilty to conspiracy to dispense ketamine

Doctor charged in Matthew Perry case pleads guilty to conspiracy to dispense ketamine

In the months leading up to Perry's death, Mark Chavez said in a plea deal he conspired to distribute liquid ketamine and ketamine lozenges to Perry through transactions with another doctor.
by Ayana Archie

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Credit report lands Feeding Our Future founder back in court on alleged pretrial release violation

Credit report lands Feeding Our Future founder back in court on alleged pretrial release violation

The accused ringleader of a $250 million scheme to defraud government child nutrition programs allegedly violated her pretrial release conditions by taking out a new student loan.
by Matt Sepic

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