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Good morning! Mostly cloudy with highs in the 70s. We're just a little over a week until the start of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. But judging is already underway for all those blue ribbons you'll see at the fair. Here's a look behind the scenes with the people that have maybe the best jobs ever. | Forecast
 

Hundreds march to protest Charlottesville violence

In Minneapolis, light rail trains were delayed for at least an hour, and rush hour traffic was stopped along parts of the march through the Cedar Riverside neighborhood and around the business district. | On the internet, everyone knows 'you're a racist': Twitter account IDs marchers | Trump's fuzzy history of denouncing white nationalism | Deadly rally accelerates removal of Confederate statues

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Microplastics could pose big treatment challenges

A growing body of research has been documenting an emerging threat to Minnesota waters -- tiny plastic particles found in everything from shampoo to fleece jackets. | Are we eating our fleece jackets? Microfibers are migrating into field and food

74 Seconds podcast: What happens now?

A look at some of the lingering impacts of the death of Philando Castile and the trial of Jeronimo Yanez. Plus: An interview with Wesley Lowery, a journalist who tracks police shootings across the U.S. | The death of Philando Castile and the trial of Jeronimo Yanez

Apps bringing Twin Cities neighbors together, mostly

Nextdoor and other social websites are winning fans in Minnesota and across the country using digital tools to help mobilize people within their neighborhoods. But those stronger ties can also bring problems neighbors didn't bank on. | 'Shop local' takes on a new meaning at NeighborZaar

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Forget tough passwords: New guidelines make it simple

We've been told to create passwords that are complicated, to change them regularly and to use different ones for each app or site. But the latest advice is to keep them simple, long and memorable.

Prince gets his own purple

Handlers for the estate of Prince have struck their newest deal. | Prince: His life and music


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