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Good morning! Winter -- it has arrived . The first wintry blast of the season lashed northern Minnesota Thursday before moving south overnight. Today's forecast calls for blustery winds and continued light snowfall, mixed with rain at times. A winter weather advisory is posted until noon for Hennepin, Carver and Scott counties, where 1 to 3 inches are possible.  | Forecast
St. Paul mayor, mayoral candidate, call for Police Federation board's resignation

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman and St. Paul mayoral candidate Pat Harris have both released statements calling for the resignation of the St. Paul Police Federation board after a back-and-forth between the federation and candidate Melvin Carter's campaign.

Dayton casts long shadow in race to replace him

Republicans hoping to boost their chances of winning the Minnesota governor's race are warning that a DFL win in 2018 would amount to another four years of Gov. Mark Dayton. Democrats say they'd be different. | 5 things to know about state politics today

As it makes more arrests, ICE looks for more detention centers

Recent postings by the agency show its interest in sites near St. Paul, Chicago, Detroit, San Antonio and Salt Lake City that could accommodate thousands of detainees. | Rights groups object to possible expansion of ICE detention sites

U.N. watchdog: Syrian government responsible for April sarin gas attack

The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons confirmed in June that the agent used in the attack was sarin. On Thursday, the OPCW said it was sure that the Syrian regime carried it out.

Trump orders 2,800 JFK assassination files released, withholds others

The vast majority of what's being held secret is at the request of the FBI and CIA. The White House is establishing a six-month review process for those remaining records.

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Video game prompts charges of 'eco-terrorism' from oil pipeline advocates

The game allows users to destroy symbolic oil pipelines with lightning bolts. Industry groups say it encourages violent acts against energy infrastructures. Backers say it's art.

Clocking out early: Minnesotans don't want to work so hard after they turn 60

After age 60, Minnesota gives up its nation-leading labor force participation rate. Why? One theory says the state's older adults may be more economically secure than late-career workers across much of the nation.

In Mpls., busted-up guns become 'surreal' art exhibit

An art exhibit up now in Minneapolis aims to explore gun culture, and examine the impact that shootings that kill or injure people have on the community.

Organic farm program opens doors for Somali-American growers

Through a training program for farmers in Washington County, a small -- but growing -- group of Somali-Americans is hoping to boost incomes and improve access to healthy food in their community.

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