MPR News PM Update

Aug. 22, 2023

⚠️🔥 Dangerous heat warning. Excessive heat grips southern Minnesota with highs in the 90s and heat index values in the 100s. The Twin Cities has only hit 100 degrees in August seven times in the past 150 years of weather records. Will we break a new record? Get the latest on Updraft.

🏞️ Mankato city park renamed in Dakota language to 'Mni Wašté Park'
A municipal park near Mount Kato in Mankato which went by various names is now officially Mni Wašté Park, pronounced “mini wash-TAY.” In Dakota it means “good water.”
🌡️ 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.
🏆 Minnesota’s Teacher of the Year: 'Make students feel like they matter'
Listen: Michael Houston is the 59th educator and second African American male to receive the award. He hopes to use this moment to improve education across the state.
📺 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.
- Nicole Johnson, MPR News
 
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