July 23, 2019
Remember those Old Milwaukee Beer commercials? The tag line nails this week’s weather perfectly -- “It doesn’t get any better than this.” Our warm, dry, comfortable air mass lingers this week. No grungy dew points near 80 degrees in sight again for now. 32 years ago today, the Twin Cities Superstorm dumped 10 inches of rain on the south and west metro. And it still holds the No. 1 title for the biggest rainstorm in the Twin Cities' history. ~ MPR News staff | Weather forecast

Trump-Omar feud ratchets up as her critics seek ethics probe

First-term Minnesota U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar on Tuesday attracted more attention from her critics and President Trump, who says she’ll be a factor in his 2020 campaign.
Earlier: Trump-Omar feud intensifies over racism, patriotism
Home in Minnesota: Omar pledges to continue as Trump's 'nightmare'
Related: Trump says he can name 20 more Dems who are like the 'squad'

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Women empowering women: Native American leaders developing the next generation

For more than a decade, a group of Native American women has been quietly developing the next generation of leaders.
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Heroin killed her brother. She wants his dealer to get a second chance

Beverly Burrell sold the heroin that killed Spencer Johnson. She’s in prison for murder in his death. But Johnson’s sister says she wants to help in Burrell’s redemption. "I know it seems insane as I'm saying it.”
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Opioid overdose death: Is it a murder?

6 questions Congress may ask Robert Mueller during his testimony

In two separate hearings on Wednesday, Democrats want Americans who haven't read Mueller's findings to see and hear them instead. Republicans want to take the former special counsel down a peg.

Immigration roundup that targeted 2,100 nets 35 arrests

An immigration enforcement operation that President Trump said was part of an effort to deport "millions" of people from the United States resulted in 35 arrests, officials said Tuesday.

Broadening the circle of competitive swimming

Against a backdrop of drowning disparities, swimmers of color are embracing the sport while making it more inclusive.

Departing corrections staffer says probe involved lobbying on state time

Sarah Walker, who resigned last week from the Department of Corrections, said a complaint against her was for lobbying on state time. She denied doing it, and said her resignation was unrelated to any investigation.

Wisconsin tribe sues Enbridge to force Line 5 pipeline removal

The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa argues that the 66-year-old pipeline could rupture on the reservation and easements for the line expired in 2013. The lawsuit seeks an injunction forcing Enbridge to stop using the line and remove it from the reservation.

President Trump wants to improve Americans' kidney health — here's how to protect yours

President Trump signed an executive order this month that lays out a plan for reducing kidney disease in the United States. Dr. Jon Hallberg has this primer and tips to protect your kidneys.

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