Minnesota marks its first domestically spread case of measles, absentee and mail-in voting begins, and slew of weekend festivals.
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Producer: Xan Holston

Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston 

Image:  One of the racers from Worthington’s King Turkey Day race [Image credit: kingturkeyday.org]
Audio credit: Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio; wikimedia commons
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Esta semana, una conversación especial con motivo del Mes de Concienciación sobre los Trastornos del Espectro Alcohólico Fetal (TEAF).

This week, a special conversation for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month.

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Productor/Producer: Victor Palomino

Pie de foto: Celebraciones de la comunidad bajo el lema «Glow Red» (Iluminar de rojo) el 9 de septiembre, Día Internacional de Concienciación sobre el TEAF. Personas de toda la comunidad vistieron de rojo, iluminaron lugares emblemáticos —como el U.S. Bank Stadium y las sedes de Mayo Clinic, entre otros— y compartieron fotos y mensajes para crear conciencia sobre el TEAF y la exposición prenatal al alcohol. [Crédito fotográfico: Proof Alliance]
Image: Community’s Glow Red celebrations on Sept. 9, International FASD Awareness Day. People across the community wore red, lit up landmarks like U.S. Bank Stadium, Mayo Campuses and more and shared photos and messages to raise awareness of FASD and prenatal alcohol exposure. [image credit: Proof Alliance]

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This week, we explore how drainage-caused erosion and pollution are affecting some communities across Minnesota. Then, a conversation about how the state's geological history has shaped today's weather challenges. Plus, how a changing climate is making these challenges even more urgent. And, are we in a drought?

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino

Producers: Maija Hecht

Anchor: Victor Palomino, Britt Aamodt

Reader scripting: Xan Holston, Tracie Wells Collier, Victor Palomino

Fact checking: Victor Palomino, Joel Glaser

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger

Production Coordinator: Britt Aamodt

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

Image: Farms on the edge of Limbo Creek, Renville County, Minnesota [Image credit: MCEA]

Audio: courtesy of KAXE News

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Minneapolis prepares to say goodbye to local radio personality Charles “Chaz Millionaire” Dillon, Minneapolis Public Schools could close 16 schools, and the state’s Oromo population welcomes in its new year and a change of seasons.
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Producer: Xan Holston

Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston 

Image:  Saturday is Oromo celebration Irreechaa Malka at Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis. [image credit: irreechaa.org]
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Capitol and courthouse safety, invasive species and ultrasonic buoys, and disability pride and voting.
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Producer: Xan Holston

Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston 

Image:  Disability Pride Festival last year at the Capitol. [image credit: Advocating Change Together]
Audio credit: Public News Service 

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Allina doctors and nurses go on strike, Minnesota and other states strike a settlement over AmeriCorps, and it’s Hispanic Heritage Month starting today.
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Producer: Xan Holston

Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston 

Image:  Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey proclaimed September 9th to be “Los Tigre del Norte” day; the band later gave an humanitarian award to the people of Minnesota at the Hispanic Heritage Awards. [Image credit: Mayor Jacob Frey]
Audio credit: “Somos Más Americanos” by Los Tigres del Norte 

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The Minnesota Supreme Court rules Oak Grove can use paper rosters this November, the DNR cancels one of Twin Metals’ land leases, and Duluth is already prepping for Christmas celebrations.
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Producer: Xan Holston

Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston 

Image:  A man faces charges after getting stuck while trying to climb through a window at a UMD (University of Minnesota Duluth) greenhouse. [Image credit: Google.com]
Audio credit: freesound.org 

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The new Minnesota Military and Veterans’ Museum remembers 9/11, the results of the Minnesota House State Fair Poll are in, and Jesse James rides — and loses again — in Northfield.
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Producer: Xan Holston

Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston 

Image:  Jesse James and the James-Younger gang tried — and failed — to rob Northfield’s First National Bank 150 years ago. [Image credit: Defeat of Jesse James Day]
Audio credit: City of Northfield; Minnesota Military and Veterans’ Museum
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Esta semana, el servicio de inmigración y control de aduanas de los estados unidos, o ICE, por sus siglas en inglés publica el número de ciudadanos estadounidenses arrestados y una declaración federal de desastre por sequía permite ahora acceder a préstamos de emergencia en la parte norte del estado.

This week, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, released the number of U.S. citizens arrested, and a federal drought disaster declaration now allows access to emergency loans in the northern part of the state.

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Productor/Producer: Victor Palomino
Voiceover:  Marisa Rueda, Rito Ayala 
Pie de foto: Brand Farms, con una extensión de 240 acres en Farmington, Minnesota. [Crédito fotográfico: Brand Farms]

Image: Brand Farms on 240 acres in Farmington, Minnesota. [Image credit: Brand Farms]

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The state is failing in how it grades assisted-living facilities, Minnesota is well-equipped for a presidential push to end protections for gray wolves, and the DNR wants to pay you for your Norway Pine pinecones
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Producer: Xan Holston

Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston 

Image:  Even if they lose Endangered Species Act protections, Minnesota has a plan for protecting its gray wolf population. [photo credit: MN DNR]

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