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Good morning! Scattered storms later today, with highs in the low 70s. We start our temperature climb tomorrow -- 90s by Friday? Here's your must-see video of the day -- maybe week. Researchers at Scotland's University of St. Andrews have coaxed a seal to "sing" the first notes of the "Star Wars" theme song and "Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star." There is a point to this. Researchers say teaching seals to copy melodies might help inform speech therapy for humans.  | Forecast

Debate another key moment for Klobuchar's presidential hopes
The Democratic 2020 presidential nomination contest enters a new phase this week with the first debates. For low-profile contenders including Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, it's a chance to get much needed publicity. | 8 political questions ahead of the 1st Democratic debates
New Minnesota laws target marital rape, wage theft, opiates
Starting July 1, Minnesotans who rape their spouses can be charged with sexual assault, wage theft becomes a crime and drug manufacturers will help shoulder the state's costs of responding to the opioid epidemic.
One of first gay men to get married reflects on history of gay rights movement
Michael McConnell and Jack Baker made history as the first gay couple in the country to apply for a marriage license in 1970. McConnell looks back at the the history of the gay rights movement in Minnesota. | Photos: Scenes from Twin Cities Pride
Breaking the booze habit, even briefly, has its benefits
Tens of thousands of Instagram followers can't be wrong: Curiosity about the sober life is trending. Scientists say cutting out alcohol can improve your sleep and blood pressure, and help your liver.
Hannah Green wins KPMG Women's PGA Championship
Green closed with an even-par 72 at Hazeltine for a one-shot victory over defending champion Sung Hyun Park, whose 18-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole gave her a 68 and put the pressure on the 22-year-old Australian.
How Prince worked his magic on the Bangles' 'Manic Monday'
In the 1980s, Prince wrote one of the Bangles' biggest hits, 'Manic Monday.' Now, The Prince Estate has released the demo version of the track as part of the artist's posthumous album, Originals.
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