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Good morning! It might be a little foggy out there to start, but we're expecting a sunny and warm day with highs near 89. The "Brady Bunch" house sold recently, and the new owner? HGTV. CEO of Discovery, which owns the channel, says "we'll bring all the resources to bear to tell safe, fun stories about this beloved piece of American TV history." Guess who the channel had to beat to get it? Former 'N Synce member Lance Bass. | Forecast
Protest of killing of St. Paul man draws others touched by similar tragedies
Around 100 people gathered Tuesday outside the St. Paul Police Department's Western District building demanding charges be brought against the two police officers who shot and killed William "Billy" Hughes, 43, early Sunday. | St. Paul to release body cam video of Sunday police shooting
Crowded field seeks DFL nod for attorney general

DFLer Lori Swanson said she would run for governor instead of seeking a fourth four-year term as attorney general. That led five DFL candidates to jump in on the final day of candidate filing. Here's a look a the candidates.

Quiz: Which gubernatorial candidate do you agree with most?
Minnesotans head to the polls on August 14 to cast their lengthy ballots in a primary election. Voters will decide who is going to be on the November ballot for the most important elected positions in the state. Take this 10 question quiz on where you stand on issues facing the state, and we'll show you which candidate you closely align with | Still not sure how the primary works? Here's an explainer video.
Farmers' feelings on tariffs mixed at Farmfest

The annual trade show in southwest Minnesota attracts more than 30,000 visitors, and this year many of them are wondering about the trade war brought on by import tariffs from the Trump administration.

Missouri blocks right-to-work law

Voters in Missouri have overwhelmingly rejected a right-to-work law passed by the state's Republican-controlled legislature that would have banned compulsory union fees — a resounding victory for organized labor that spent millions of dollars to defeat the measure.

Largest wildfire in California history still growing

The Mendocino Complex, which is 30 percent contained, has been less destructive to property than some other wildfires in the state because it is mostly raging in remote areas. But officials say it threatens 11,300 buildings and some new evacuations were ordered over the weekend.

Kitty Hall: Everything you need to know about Minneapolis' cat election
Thousands of people are expected to cast ballots for Minneapolis' next kitty council president and meow-or before polling closes at noon on Wednesday. Voters must choose just one adorable, adoptable cat to serve in each position.
Body of young boy found at New Mexico compound, identity unconfirmed

Investigators confirmed they found the remains of a child at the New Mexico compound where 11 emaciated children were discovered living in an underground trailer.

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