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Good morning! Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely in central and southern Minnesota. Highs in the upper 40s to mid-50s. Where does the time go? On this date in 1987, a momentous event happened: America was introduced to one of its most enduring families, "The Simpsons." | Forecast | Updraft weather blog
 

Prince is gone, but his business empire lives on

Since Prince's death, a mini economy has popped up around his work and his image. From Paisley Park as a meeting space to Prince pins on Etsy, here's a look at the scope of the Purple Economy. | Prince estate and Paisley Park sue engineer over planned music release | Prince: His life and music

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Surdyk's punishment isn't tough enough, Mpls. leaders say

A Minneapolis City Council committee on Tuesday rejected a plan that would've fined Surdyk's for bucking the state's liquor law and kept it closed for the first legal Sunday sales.

Georgia special election headed to runoff as Republicans avoid nightmare scenario

Republicans escaped a potentially brutal loss -- for now -- by forcing a runoff in a closely watched special congressional election that Democrats have tried to cast as a referendum on President Trump.

Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez dead after hanging self in cell

The 27-year-old was pronounced dead at a hospital. Hernandez was serving a life sentence for a 2013 murder.


 
 

Playground case could breach barrier between tax coffers, religious schools

The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether Missouri should provide a grant to a church preschool, or if that violates the state's constitution. The state's new governor has abandoned the rule.

Think your child has the measles? Call before you seek care

The highly contagious disease is generally preventable by a vaccine, but there's been a recent outbreak of at least nine cases among unvaccinated kids. | Health

Facebook's new grand plan to draw you in

In quintessential Silicon Valley style, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveils ambitious plans to bring users from 2D Newsfeeds to 3D imaginary worlds; and neglects safety concerns.

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