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Rivers of Oil
Good morning! And happy Friday! Dry today and tomorrow with highs in the 80s. Keep that umbrella handy -- next week could be rainy again as another slow-moving system hits the Upper Midwest. Now that it's summer, it's time to celebrate. Here's where to find good food and drink festivals across Minnesota. | Forecast
A new breed of housing? Humane society tests group habitat for shelter dogs
Rather than housing dogs in individual kennels, several dogs live and play in a shared space, allowing them to socialize and interact in a more natural setting. If it proves to be successful, the new habitat could become a model for shelters everywhere. | 360 video: See the new space | Success in placing shelter dogs takes more than temperament tests
The price of success? Parking is getting more expensive in Mpls.

The city's parking prices are edging up and figure to ramp up more.

3 Illinois men face new federal hate crime charges in Bloomington mosque bombing

A federal grand jury has issued a five-count indictment against Michael Hari, Michael McWhorter and Joe Morris, part of a group called the White Rabbit Militia.

Would denial of Line 3 project mean more oil trains?

Enbridge Energy and supporters of the Line 3 pipeline project say oil will move by rail if not by pipeline. But opponents, including environmentalists, are skeptical.

Trump tells GOP to 'stop wasting their time' on immigration
President Trump on Friday told his fellow Republicans in Congress to "stop wasting their time" on immigration legislation until after November, dismissing his party's struggle to surmount internal divisions. | Confusion swirls on border after Trump reversal on families
Making schools safer: Harsh consequences, or second chances?

The tragedy in Parkland, Fla., this year kicked off a national debate over how to reduce school violence: through tighter security and tougher discipline ... or more help for troubled students?

Delta banning 'pit bull type' dogs, limiting number of support animals on flights

Delta says some travelers have tried -- and failed -- to fly with comfort turkeys, possums, snakes, spiders and other unusual creatures. The airline said that ignoring the true intent of service and support animal rules can be a disservice to customers with real needs.

U.S. population becoming older, and less white, than ever before

White people remain the majority in the U.S. -- but the Census Bureau says non-Hispanic whites were the only racial group that didn't grow from 2016 to 2017.

Swatter up! Mosquito season begins after rainy week
Stay vigilant. Minnesota needs your help fighting the mosquito menace. | A summer survival guide to mosquitoes
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