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Good morning! We're sorry to be the bearer of some bad news this Friday. 1) The internet's favorite feline, Grumpy Cat, has died at the age of 7. Her owners tweeted that she experienced complications from a urinary tract infection and "passed away peacefully" Tuesday "in the arms of her mommy." 2) Rain moves in today and lasts all weekend. Highs in the 60s today, 50s Saturday and Sunday | What's on MPR News? | Forecast

Did the frigid winter take a toll on ticks?
State Health Department crews have been surveying tick-infested areas this spring. So far, they've had no trouble finding deer ticks. | A summer tick survival guide | See how a tick digs its hooks into you
Senate Republicans prep for budget stalemate
Budget talks involving Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders ended early Thursday night, and Senate Republicans began taking steps to avoid a state government shutdown, which would happen on July 1 if there is no new two-year state budget in place. | 4 issues keeping DFL, GOP from a deal
Ask a 'sotan: Why can't Minnesota voters bring an issue to the ballot?
Why can't Minnesota voters petition to put a law or constitutional amendment on the ballot? It's not for lack of trying.
U.S.: Flynn described efforts to interfere with cooperation
Former White House national security adviser Michael Flynn told the special counsel's office that people connected to the Trump administration and Congress sought to influence his cooperation with the Russia investigation, and he provided a voicemail recording of one such communication.
Remote island chain has few people -- but hundreds of millions of pieces of plastic
The Cocos Keeling Islands make up barely 6 square miles in the Indian Ocean. It's a good place to measure debris because almost no one lives there. Scientists were flabbergasted by what they found.
It's not just salt, sugar, fat: Study finds ultra-processed foods drive weight gain
"Landmark" study finds a highly processed diet spurred people to overeat compared with an unprocessed diet, about 500 extra calories a day. That suggests something about processing itself is at play.
Who knew? The marauding Vikings were also expert traders, craftsmen and farmers
If you picture the Scandinavian Vikings of the Middle Ages as marauding hordes raping and pillaging, you're right -- but only half right. A new exhibition in Minneapolis puts the other half on display. 
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