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Good morning! Mostly sunny with highs in the mid-50s northeast to lower 60s south. Today marks the one-year anniversary since Prince died of an accidental painkiller overdose. Gov. Mark Dayton has declared Friday as "Prince Day" across Minnesota to honor the legacy of the homegrown music legend. All day long we'll have coverage of how Minnesota is remembering Prince on our live blog. | | Updraft weather blog
 

Here's what we know about the status of Prince's estate

Prince died of a drug overdose a year ago, leaving his personal affairs in disarray. Here's where things stand today and where they might go. | Prince: His life and music

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Scientists, seeing a threat to their work, plan marches around the country

One of many March for Science rallies around the country will happen in St. Paul on Saturday at the state Capitol, where a feud has broken out over funding for environmental programs.

St. Paul mayor, police chief hear frustration from African-American rights activists

Race, policing and preventing officer-involved shootings still stir strong feelings in St. Paul, and those emotions were on display on the city's East Side Thursday, not far from where a black man was shot and killed by police earlier this year.

Senate passes bill to restrict local labor rules

Controversial legislation that would stop cities from enacting sick leave ordinances, minimum wage requirements and other rule has cleared the state Senate.


 
 

Arkansas conducts first execution in years after U.S. Supreme Court clears path

Early Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court denied requests to halt the execution of Ledell Lee. His execution was the first in Arkansas in almost 12 years.

Vaccine fears driving measles outbreak among Somalis in Hennepin Co.

Public health officials, hospitals and clinics are taking extra precautions as the outbreak continues spreading.

Slow ride: Here's MnDOT's newest map of Twin Cities traffic woes

A week after unveiling its $1 billion summer road work plan, MnDOT on Thursday offered a more detailed look at some immediate hassles metro area drivers will face, starting Monday. Take a look.

How a funeral from half way around the world can seem familiar

A new Mia exhibit is based around the idea of how like customs can be in different parts of the planet.

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