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Stories from October 21, 2024

Minneapolis Police Department investigating after a 3-year-old was fatally shot

Minneapolis Police Department investigating after a 3-year-old was fatally shot

A 3-year-old child was shot Monday afternoon on the 2300 block of Jefferson Street Northeast in Minneapolis. Assistant Chief Christopher Gaiters said they are looking into whether this was an accident. The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating.
by Kyra Miles

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As the WNBA’s historic season comes to an end, players say it’s time for higher pay

As the WNBA’s historic season comes to an end, players say it’s time for higher pay

Record-breaking TV ratings helped the WNBA secure a more lucrative media rights deal this year. Now, the players’ union has opted out of its contract, a move aimed at better salaries and benefits.
by Becky Sullivan

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Walz on "The View"; Missing Eden Prairie child

Gov. Tim Walz appeared on "The View" this morning and was asked about former President Donald Trump's comments about targeting the "enemy from within." And police in Eden Prairie called off a search for a missing child last night after finding a body matching the child's description.
by Emily Reese

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Republican lawsuits over overseas and military voting hit setbacks in 2 swing states

Republican lawsuits over overseas and military voting hit setbacks in 2 swing states

In Michigan and North Carolina, two Republican legal challenges to the legitimacy of ballots cast by U.S. citizens living abroad, including U.S. military members, hit setbacks Monday.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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'This s--- was stolen from us:' Coach Reeve rips refs after devastating Lynx loss

'This s--- was stolen from us:' Coach Reeve rips refs after devastating Lynx loss

To break down Reeve’s words, and the whole post-season for the Lynx, MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with La Velle E. Neal III, a sports columnist for the Minnesota Star Tribune.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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A frustrated Supreme Court to look at one version of judge shopping

A frustrated Supreme Court to look at one version of judge shopping

Both liberal and conservative lawyers have judge-shopped, but in recent years, some conservative-leaning groups have been laser focused on bringing their challenges in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
by Nina Totenberg

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Dry October: Minimal precipitation chances in the forecast

Dry October: Minimal precipitation chances in the forecast

Our recurring pattern of dry and warm weather continues. This week, Tuesday and Thursday are the only hints of potential precipitation in the extended forecast. As a result, this October could end up ranking among the driest on record.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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At 70, artist Jimmy Longoria still paints with ambition

At 70, artist Jimmy Longoria still paints with ambition

For our series “Connect the Dots” we’re asking community elders to share part of their life story and some of the lessons they’ve learned along the way about what matters in life.
by Cathy Wurzer, Chris Farrell and Ellen Finn

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Minnesota Lynx fans celebrate historic year for women’s sports despite WNBA Finals loss

Minnesota Lynx fans celebrate historic year for women’s sports despite WNBA Finals loss

It was a record-breaking season for the WNBA. The first three games each had over a million viewers on average, with the audience growing for each contest. The series set both the overall attendance record for a WNBA Finals as well as the average attendance mark.
by Sam Stroozas

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Biden administration proposes a rule to make over-the-counter birth control free

Biden administration proposes a rule to make over-the-counter birth control free

Health insurers would be required to cover all recommended over-the-counter contraception products, such as birth control and condoms, without a prescription and at no cost, for those with insurance.
by Chandelis Duster

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Should the minimum wage be lower for workers who get tipped? Two states are set to decide

Should the minimum wage be lower for workers who get tipped? Two states are set to decide

Mel Nichols, a 37-year-old bartender in Phoenix, Arizona, takes home anywhere from $30 to $50 an hour with tips included. But the uncertainty of how much she's going to make on a daily basis is a constant source of stress.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. defense chief visits Kyiv for talks on how to keep supporting Ukraine's fight against Russia

U.S. defense chief visits Kyiv for talks on how to keep supporting Ukraine's fight against Russia

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit. His trip comes hours after a Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian capital and as Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pushes Western partners to keep providing military support for the war.
by The Associated Press

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Self-exiled Turkish spiritual leader Fethullah Gülen dies in Pennsylvania

Self-exiled Turkish spiritual leader Fethullah Gülen dies in Pennsylvania

Fethullah Gülen, a reclusive U.S.-based Islamic cleric who inspired a global social movement while facing accusations he masterminded a failed 2016 coup in his native Turkey, has died. He was in his eighties.
by The Associated Press

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The race is so close. Here's what happens if there's a 269-269 Electoral College tie

The race is so close. Here's what happens if there's a 269-269 Electoral College tie

It’s very unlikely — but theoretically possible — that the presidential election ends with an Electoral College tie. If it did come to pass, here's how the next president would be determined.
by Ashley Lopez

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Pair of suburban-centered Minnesota congressional districts attract differing levels of attention

Pair of suburban-centered Minnesota congressional districts attract differing levels of attention

Minnesota’s east-suburban 2nd Congressional District and west-suburban 3rd Congressional District have traits in common, but they’re not being contested in similar fashion this year.
by Mark Zdechlik

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New York Liberty win first WNBA championship, beating Minnesota 67-62 in OT

New York Liberty win first WNBA championship, beating Minnesota 67-62 in OT

The WNBA Finals came down to a winner-take-all Game 5. The New York Liberty came out on top Sunday night, beating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime. It's the first time New York has won the championship.
by The Associated Press

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