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Good morning! Cloudy and breezy, with widespread showers and thunderstorms. A wintry mix north in the morning, then scattered rain in the afternoon. Highs in the 40s to 50s north, 60s south. If you just celebrated Easter, you might have some stale marshmallow Peeps lying around the house. And if you want to avoid eating those Peeps, they are the perfect material for a science experiment you can do in your own kitchen. | Forecast | Updraft weather blog
 

5 things to know about Tax Day: refunds are up, audits down

The IRS so far has processed 101 million tax returns from individuals and about 80 percent have qualified for refunds. The average refund is $2,851, an increase of $53 over last year. | Poll: Americans underestimate how many people pay zero income taxes | Which state sends the most taxes to DC? Hint: It's not a state

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1 dead after shooting in St. Paul

The shooting was the first of two incidents of gunfire in St. Paul on Monday, and it marks the city's ninth homicide of the year.

Craftsmen, backpacks, beer build hope in a needy Duluth neighborhood

An eclectic group of businesses is sparking a renaissance in Lincoln Park, a Duluth neighborhood that could really use the help, and the jobs.

Trump supporters in northern Minnesota have a message: Be more 'presidential'

One of the under-covered stories of 2016 was Minnesota. It stayed blue, but barely. Trump was closer there than any Republican in 32 years, and it could indicate a reshaping of the political map.


 
 

Documents highlight Prince's struggle with opioid addiction

Nearly a year after his accidental overdose death, investigators still don't know how Prince got the fentanyl that killed him. | Affidavit: Doctor prescribed meds for Prince in another name | Prince: His life and music

Britain's prime minister to seek early election on June 8

May said she would ask the House of Commons on Wednesday to back her call for an election, three years before the next scheduled date in May 2020.

Airports: New approach saves jet fuel, improves air quality

The Metropolitan Airports Commission says a new landing procedure has big environmental benefits. However, airplane noise still an issue for some in the Twin Cities.

Bana Alabed, 7-year-old Syrian refugee, will publish a memoir

The world met Bana Alabed on Twitter last year: She documented life in Aleppo as the city came under siege. | The Thread

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