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Good morning! Slightly cooler today, though highs will still reach the 90s in southern Minnesota. Expect highs in the 70s and 80s up north. An air quality alert has been issued for the Twin Cities and southeastern Minnesota from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m. Take it easy out there, folks. | Forecast
From back of a napkin to new law: Bill of rights will help siblings in foster care
A measure designed to help siblings in foster care remain in contact became law this year, largely due to the efforts of kids who have been there.
Twin Cities provides a tale of newspaper woe and redemption

The region retains two daily newspapers: One, a media darling owned by a Minnesota billionaire who has invested in the paper; the other, owned by a New York hedge fund that industry-watchers contend is more interested in reaping profit than retaining reporters.

Minnesota muskies: Exciting catch or monster nuisance?
The debate over muskie stocking in Minnesota shows no signs of slowing down. | On Pelican Lake, a search for muskies, data and understanding
Man shoots 3 in Belgian city after seizing police weapons

A knife-wielding man stabbed two police officers Tuesday in the Belgian city of Liege, stole their weapons and shot them and a bystander dead in an attack that prosecutors fear could be terror-related.

Senior NKorean official heads to NY to plan for Trump summit

President Trump tweeted: "We have put a great team together for our talks with North Korea. Meetings are currently taking place concerning Summit, and more. Kim Young Chol, the Vice Chairman of North Korea, heading now to New York. Solid response to my letter, thank you!"

At least 2 killed as Subtropical Storm Alberto makes landfall in southern U.S.

Two journalists who were covering the rainfall in North Carolina were killed, their newsroom reported. The National Hurricane Center warns the storm will bring heavy rains and flash flooding.

Starbucks to close over 8,000 stores for anti-bias training

Starbucks will close more than 8,000 stores nationwide on Tuesday to conduct anti-bias training, the next of many steps the company is taking to try to restore its tarnished image as a hangout where all are welcome.

'Spider-Man' scales building to save dangling child; Macron offers him citizenship

Dramatic video captures the quick action of a 22-year-old Malian immigrant in Paris who began hoisting himself from balcony to balcony to save the 4-year-old.

Patrick's Cabaret to bring down the curtain for good

The loss of yet another stage further reduces the options for performers who are trying to establish themselves.

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