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Bloomington father of 3 killed in Somalia bombing
More than 300 people died over the weekend in what is being described as the deadliest bomb attack in Somalia's history. One of the victims is 50-year-old Ahmed Eyow of Bloomington, who was found in the rubble of a hotel in Mogadishu.
Wet autumn tests farmers, delays harvest

It's been a wet fall, and Minnesota farmers are running behind on the harvest the state's two primary crops, corn and soybeans. The delay means harvest could bump up against the first snow.

Firefighters gain ground on California wildfires

Authorities say they have two of the largest fires about 60 percent contained. Meanwhile, some people who were evacuated are being allowed to return to what remains of their homes.

Women ID as assault, harassment victims with 'me too' tweets

Thousands of women are responding to actress Alyssa Milano's call to tweet "me too" to raise awareness of sexual harassment and assault following the recent revelation of decades of allegations of sexual misconduct by movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.

Snapshot: Who's running for Minneapolis mayor and why

Sixteen candidates are on the ballot for Minneapolis mayor this year. Here's a look at five of the people in the running.

Snapshot: Who's running for mayor in St. Paul and why

Ten candidates are on the ballot for St. Paul mayor. Here's a look at five of the people in the running.

Citing low ticket sales, Rochester theater asks city for an extra $80,000

After a tumultuous start to the year that included losing its executive director amid allegations of sexual harassment and firing its popular artistic director, the Rochester Civic Theatre is asking the city for an additional $80,000 to make ends meet this year.

Kaepernick files grievance saying NFL, owners conspired to shut him out

The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback says the league and team owners colluded to shut him out of a contract over his pregame protests during the national anthem.

Mindfulness apps aim to help people disconnect from stress

Finding inner calm hard to come by? Some people use their device obsession to help them disconnect. The apps aren't a quick fix, therapists say, but might help you stick to a mindfulness practice.

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