Sept. 20, 2023

🌡️ July weather? September is the 5th straight warmer-than-average month in Minnesota. The Twin Cities hit 87 degrees Wednesday afternoon. However, we’ll start to see some pockets of instability with an isolated shower or thunderstorm later in the day. Get the latest on Updraft.

Early education experts converge in Minneapolis to find best outcomes for babies

The Zero to Three LEARN Conference which wrapped up Wednesday brought a few thousand early educators, researchers and pediatricians to the Minneapolis Convention Center.

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Lead found in water at Lino Lakes prison; DOC says testing indicates no risks at Stillwater

Minnesota prison officials say preliminary results from a new round of testing show the water at the Stillwater correctional facility is safe to drink — but testing at a different state prison, in Lino Lakes, found lead in some of the water there.

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🎙️ Transitioning to full-time caregiver, FOX 9 journalist Tom Lyden reflects on 30-year career

After 30 years on the air, long-time and award-winning investigative journalist Tom Lyden is stepping away from news to become a full-time caregiver for his elderly mother in California. His last day with FOX 9 is Thursday.

🤖 Can AI replace your doctor?

Listen: Artificial intelligence could change our experience at the doctor’s office. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talks with two physicians who develop AI models about the promise and pitfalls of using AI in medicine.

Somali Prime Minister to address the fight against Al-Shabab during Minnesota visit Sunday

From Sahan Journal: Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre will appear at an event in Bloomington scheduled from 6 p.m. Sunday to 12 a.m. Monday.

🧾 The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady but hints at more action this year

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday, despite stubborn inflation, although it left the door open to an additional rate hike in November or December.

- Nicole Johnson, MPR News

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