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August 22, 2023 3:23 PM

University of Minnesota investigating claims of big data breach

The University of Minnesota launched the investigation in late July after the tech journal The Cyber Express reported claims that a hacker had potentially gained access to more than 7 million Social Security numbers.

by Matt Sepic

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August 22, 2023 2:53 PM

Some of Canada's wildfires likely made worse by human-driven climate change

Climate change intensified eastern Canada’s hot, dry, windy weather this summer. That made Quebec’s enormous burns about twice as likely, according to a new study.

by Alejandra Borunda

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August 22, 2023 12:14 PM

Hastings Creamery closes, leaving some dairy farmers without a place to process milk

In June, the Metropolitan Council cut off sewer service to the creamery after it leaked thousands of gallons of milk and cream into the sewer system in the city of Hastings, Minn.

by Kirsti Marohn

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August 22, 2023 11:20 AM

Minnesota’s Teacher of the Year: 'Make students feel like they matter'

After years of coaching, teaching and building trust with his students and fellow educators, Michael Houston was named Minnesota’s 2023 Teacher of the Year. Here’s what this award means to the St. Paul Harding High teacher and what’s next in his future.

by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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August 22, 2023 11:09 AM

Zimbabwe heads to elections as it sees some of the world's highest inflation

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa seeks a second term facing a familiar rival, opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, whom he narrowly beat in the 2018 disputed election.

by Tendai Marima

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August 22, 2023 8:15 AM

Excessive heat warning for southern, central Minnesota

Minnesota could set some heat records this week, as the next few days could bring us the first 100-degree day in August in 35 years for the Twin Cities. Here’s what you need to know to beat the heat.

by MPR News Staff

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August 22, 2023 5:51 AM

Want to tune in for the first GOP presidential debate? Here's how to watch

It’s almost time for the first Republican presidential debate. The two-hour debate will start at 8 p.m. Central on Wednesday and be moderated by Fox News Channel hosts Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum.

by The Associated Press

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August 22, 2023 4:00 AM

Republicans' focus on Milwaukee shows Wisconsin will be a crucial state again in 2024

The Republican Party is shifting its attention to Milwaukee, a city that will host both the first GOP primary debate on Wednesday and the party's nominating convention next summer.

by Kelsey Snell and Maayan Silver

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August 22, 2023 4:00 AM

Meet the producer behind the Minnesota State Fair's famous roasted corn

Of the hundreds of foods available for purchase at the Minnesota State Fair each year, few can be considered nutritious. Jerry Untiedt contends that his homegrown roasted corn is one of them.

by Olivia Stevens

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August 22, 2023 4:00 AM

'It's very preventable': Minnesotans bemoan kids' unintentional shooting deaths

Earlier this month, two children in Minnesota were unintentionally shot to death — a 12-year-old in St. Paul and a 3-year-old in Hinckley. They’re among the dozens of kids killed unintentionally by firearms nationwide every year.

by Dan Kraker

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