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Biden and Trump will debate on Thursday. Here’s what you need to know

President Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 general election on Thursday night in Atlanta. Find out how to watch and what to watch for.
by Elena Moore

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Flooding pushes Blue Earth County dam to ‘imminent failure condition’

Flooding pushes Blue Earth County dam to ‘imminent failure condition’

The county says the rain-swollen Blue Earth River has cut around the west side of the dam and there are concerns about debris in the river. Authorities are notifying residents downstream of the dam.
by Hannah Yang and Anna Haecherl

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St. Paul closes roads, parks near Mississippi River to prepare for flooding

St. Paul closes roads, parks near Mississippi River to prepare for flooding

Roads and park facilities around St. Paul are closed in anticipation of rising waters on the Mississippi River. The river is currently expected to crest late Friday or early Saturday.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Matt Mikus

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Yellen in Minneapolis to announce efforts to boost housing supply as high prices create a crunch

Yellen in Minneapolis to announce efforts to boost housing supply as high prices create a crunch

The Biden administration is announcing new steps to increase access to affordable housing. The Democratic administration is announcing new federal initiatives as still-high prices on groceries and other necessities and high interest rates have dramatically pushed up the cost of living in the post-coronavirus pandemic years.
by The Associated Press

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Russian region of Dagestan holds a day of mourning after attacks kill 19 people

Russian region of Dagestan holds a day of mourning after attacks kill 19 people

Russia’s southern region of Dagestan is holding the first of three days of mourning following a rampage by Islamic militants that killed 19 people, most of them police, and attacked houses of worship in apparently coordinated assaults in two cities.
by The Associated Press

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More Americans are living longer. Here’s a place that helps people thrive

More Americans are living longer. Here’s a place that helps people thrive

A center started by Wallis Annenberg in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles is creating a sense of community for older people who aim to keep learning and growing as they age.
by Allison Aubrey

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Flooded Minnesota communities begin transition from fight to recovery

Flooded Minnesota communities begin transition from fight to recovery

Communities around Minnesota continue to clean up after floods hit towns across the state. The Minnesota National Guard deployed 44 soldiers to Waterville, where they’ll help staff pump stations in the hard-hit community.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Inside the Chinese-funded and staffed marijuana farms springing up across the U.S.

Inside the Chinese-funded and staffed marijuana farms springing up across the U.S.

Large numbers of migrants from China are crossing into the U.S. and finding work on marijuana farms. Some of the businesses are accused of exploiting workers and violating state growing rules.
by Emily Feng

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