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Good morning! It's going to be a beautiful day in the neighborhood, with sun and highs in the 80s. Temps and humidity levels rise this weekend, with achance for storms Sunday. A new series of studies concludes that scheduling isn't all it's cracked up to be. It can sometimes backfire and actually make us less productive. Hmm, what do you think? | Forecast
As soybean tariffs go into effect, Minn. farmers fear the worst
Soybean prices have been dropping for several weeks in anticipation of the move -- and some Minnesota farmers say the trade issues threaten their ability to stay in business. | U.S. tariffs take effect, China announces retaliation | Trump aims tariffs at Chinese companies, but other firms will also feel pain
Minnesota storms, flooding prompt Dayton to declare state of emergency
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has declared a state of emergency in response to severe weather in the past month that has caused flooding and property damage across much of the state.
Northfield extends advisory after 1 million gallons of wastewater entered Cannon River

Advisories remain in effect for avoiding contact with the Cannon River after a sewage discharge earlier this week.

Minnesota sailor who died at Pearl Harbor to be buried in hometown this weekend

Joseph M. Johnson of Rushford was serving on the USS Oklahoma in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, when it was attacked on the morning of Dec. 7, 1941.

A student remembers her school's 'Lunch Man,' Philando Castile
A 10-year-old girl and her dad talk about Philando Castile, who worked in the lunchroom of her Minnesota school. Two years ago, Castile was shot and killed by a police officer who pulled him over. | 74 Seconds: The death of Philando Castile and the trial of Jeronimo Yanez
Pruitt is out, handing EPA reins to former coal lobbyist

Republicans say Andrew Wheeler is well-qualified to lead the EPA, having worked at the agency early in his career. He also was a top aide at the Senate Environment Committee before becoming a lobbyist nine years ago.

Thai diver dies during cave rescue operations

A former member of an elite Thai navy unit died while returning from placing oxygen canisters in the cave where 12 boys and their coach have been trapped.

Trump narrows Supreme Court shortlist to 3 -- with 2 on the inside track

Trump said he will make the announcement Monday night at 9 p.m. at the White House. He is deciding between Judges Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett and Raymond Kethledge.

U.S. Army quietly discharging immigrant recruits

Some immigrant U.S. Army reservists and recruits who enlisted in the military with a promised path to citizenship are being abruptly discharged, the Associated Press has learned.

The economy keeps adding jobs, but filling them gets harder

Economists say the government's June jobs report is likely to show a continued tightening of the labor market. They estimate 195,000 jobs were added last month and unemployment held at 3.8 percent.

A brief history of the s'more, America's favorite campfire snack
Huddling around a campfire and eating gooey marshmallows and warm chocolate sandwiched between two graham crackers may feel like primeval traditions. But every part of the process is a product of the Industrial Revolution
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