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Good morning! Partly cloudy today with highs in the mid-60s and 70s. Well, they did it. From worst to wild card, the Minnesota Twins have completed a most remarkable reversal. Their unexpected turnaround season has a new destination — the playoffs.  The Twins became the first team to lose at least 100 and then make the postseason the following year. | Forecast
DNR employees haul in a net
Under locals' scrutiny, DNR nets for Mille Lacs walleye health
DNR data show a consistent decline in Mille Lacs' walleye population, but resort owners say the catch is as good as ever. | Previously: DNR official says strong fishing not necessarily a sign of healthy population
St. Paul council OKs ordinance for mixed-use development at Ford site

After about a decade of work, the St. Paul City Council has passed an ordinance guiding mixed-use development for the Ford plant site. A late change increases the percentage of housing for those earning very low incomes.

Now even money is running out in storm-hit Puerto Rico

The aftermath of the powerful storm has resulted in a near-total shutdown of the U.S. territory's economy that could last for weeks and has many people running seriously low on cash and worrying that it will become even harder to survive on this storm-ravaged island.

As scrutiny of social networks grows, influence attacks continue in real time

Trolls, bots and other mischief aimed at shaping the U.S. information environment have continued long after the presidential election even as Washington focuses on Facebook and Twitter.

Minnesota lawmakers react to Trump tax plan

Republican members of Minnesota’s Congressional are praising President Trump’s plan to overhaul the federal tax code, while Democrats are criticizing it. | Trump, GOP tax plan would cut rates for many Americans

Part of exoneration-compensation law found unconstitutional

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that part of a statute that allows people who are wrongfully convicted to seek compensation is unconstitutional.

Trump administration to drop refugee cap to 45,000, lowest in years

It's a dramatic drop from the level set by the Obama administration. Refugee admissions have largely been on hold under President Trump's travel ban executive orders.

Flyover: Corporate tax breaks and the value of the American job

We're talking jobs this week on Flyover. Specifically, tax breaks and other government incentives given to private companies to bring jobs to your communities.

As scrutiny of social networks grows, influence attacks continue in real time

Trolls, bots and other mischief aimed at shaping the U.S. information environment have continued long after the presidential election even as Washington focuses on Facebook and Twitter.

Art Hounds: Remembering Spirit Island

This week, the Art Hounds recommend a light-and-sound installation on the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam, a performance piece inspired by the prophet Elijah, and a literary event in Rochester.

'Playboy' founder Hugh Hefner, champion of free speech and 'smut', dies at 91

Hefner's magazine was blamed for (or credited with) setting off a cultural revolution in America, but within a few years he was branded a male chauvinist.

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