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October 4, 2023 12:33 PM

'The most Midwestern thing ever': Last winter's snow is still around at Trollhaugen ski area

After piling up all of the snow at the end of last winter’s ski season, Trollhaugen ski area’s “snow scientists” kept it protected from summer temperatures as high as 98 degrees. That snow pile is still holding strong — and it’s ready to be uncovered.

by Kyre Johnson

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October 4, 2023 12:28 PM

75,000 Kaiser nurses, pharmacists and other workers have walked off the job

In the largest health care strike in U.S. history, over 75,000 workers at Kaiser Permanente hospitals and medical facilities across the U.S. walked off the job on Wednesday morning.

by Danielle Kaye

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October 4, 2023 12:03 PM

Conservative speakers at U of M cause stir with students, professor explains need for other views

On Wednesday night, former Wyoming Republican Rep. Liz Cheney will give a lecture at the University of Minnesota. Larry Jacobs, director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the U, is teaming up with former Republican Minnesota Rep. Vin Weber to bring more varied political voices to campus.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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October 4, 2023 11:01 AM

Trio wins Nobel Prize in chemistry for work on quantum dots

Three scientists in the United States have won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their work on quantum dots. Those are particles a few atoms in diameter that can release very bright colored light and are used in electronics and medical imaging.

by The Associated Press

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October 4, 2023 8:49 AM

Minnesota delegation responds to historic ouster of Speaker McCarthy

The Minnesota delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives followed party lines. Here’s how your representatives responded to the historic removal of the House speaker.

by MPR News Staff

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October 4, 2023 5:44 AM

MLB playoffs 2023: Twins, Rangers, Diamondbacks and Phillies look to advance Wednesday

After winning their Wild Card Series openers on the first day of Major League Baseball’s playoffs, the Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies can advance to the next round with victories Wednesday.

by The Associated Press

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October 4, 2023 5:24 AM

Any job can be a climate solutions job: Ask this teacher, electrician or beauty CEO

Some "climate jobs" are obvious. Others, not so much. So we talked to three people whose jobs address climate change in unexpected ways.

by A Martínez, Ally Schweitzer, Lisa Weiner and Arielle Retting

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October 4, 2023 4:16 AM

Vatican gathering tackles topics from women in ministry to LGBTQ+ Catholics

Roman Catholic leaders from around the world are gathering at the Vatican for a synod, or meeting, to address issues facing the church, including whether to allow women to become deacons.

by Jason DeRose