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Rivers of Oil
Good morning! Time to break out the shorts again -- the heat returns beginning today. Highs in the 80s. By Friday, we'll hit the 90s. Episodes 3 and 4 of our new podcast, Rivers of Oil, are now available. Episode 3 takes a look at why pipelines have become such a potent issue for so many Native American and indigenous people. Episode 4 explores how the fight has grown to include climate change activists.| Forecast
Minneapolis mayor says he'll release video of fatal police shooting
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he'll first consult with the family of Thurman Blevins and wait until the BCA has completed interviews with key witnesses before releasing the body camera footage. | Officers involved in fatal shooting identified
Travel ban ruling stirs fear, anguish among Minnesota Muslims
"The Supreme Court's decision really just magnified the fear and anxieties that many people in this community have had," said Jaylani Hussein, the head of the Council on American-Islamic Relations Minnesota. | How Muslim-Americans are responding to the ruling
Some St. Paul schools fail to meet state law on teaching the arts

The data on arts instruction came out after a parent sought the info -- and found it was unavailable.

Trump to rally in Fargo

The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Scheels Arena in Fargo.

Community groups present list of demands to curb deportations to Twin Cities county leaders
A coalition of community organizations, united in an effort to stop deportations in the Twin Cities, presented a list of demands to officials Tuesday.
Judge bars migrant family separations, orders return of children within 30 days

The federal court ruling in a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union also states that children under the age of 5 must be reunited with families within two weeks. | Minnesota, 16 other states sue feds over separating families

Fall of a Democratic leader caps strong primary night for progressives

Rep. Joe Crowley, a contender to succeed Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, was upset by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a 28-year-old activist. In GOP primaries, incumbents backed by President Trump won out.

Diorama daze: Bell Museum prepares to open doors of $79M new digs
A brand new Bell Museum opens next month in a new location, after being closed for three years. We get a preview of the renowned dioramas and planetarium.
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