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Early in the hurricane season, an unusually strong storm moves through the Caribbean
Beryl strengthened from a tropical storm into a hurricane on Saturday as the storm made its way through the southeast Caribbean. Forecasters expect it to intensify rapidly into a major hurricane.
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Buxton extends Minnesota's home run streak with 3-run shot as Twins top Mariners 5-1
Byron Buxton extended Minnesota’s home run streak to 18 straight games with a three-run shot in the sixth inning, Pablo López allowed one run over six innings, and the Twins beat the Seattle Mariners 5-1.
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Two dead, including an accused shooter, after shots are fired at Virginia gym
Two people are dead after a shooting at a Virginia gym
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LGBTQ+ kids and teens find community in Twin Cities Pride's first youth night
Crowds of kids and teens packed into the heart of Loring Park in Minneapolis on Friday. MPR News speaks with four queer youth about what Pride means to them.
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Mercedes driver George Russell wins Formula 1's Austrian Grand Prix.
Mercedes driver George Russell wins Formula 1's Austrian Grand Prix.
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An English bulldog named Babydog makes a surprise appearance in a mural on West Virginia history
The English bulldog had never been featured prominently in West Virginia history, until now
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Farmers assess crop damage from heavy rain and flood water
Some farm crops will be lost to floodwater this summer and other areas could see reduced yield because of saturated soil that stresses plants.
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New Stearns County park protects lakeshore, offers chance to restore lost prairie and wetlands
The property borders the popular chain of lakes where it narrows into the Sauk River, just south of Cold Spring. It includes about a half-mile of shoreline, rolling hills and old-growth oak forest.
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Tim Scott has benefited from mentors along the way. He's hoping for another helping hand
Throughout Tim Scott's life, people have offered him a hand to help him get ahead
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Beryl upgraded to a Category 3 hurricane by the National Hurricane Center on the way to the southeast Caribbean
Beryl upgraded to a Category 3 hurricane by the National Hurricane Center on the way to the southeast Caribbean
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