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Good morning! Rainy with highs in the mid-60s. Lots of fun things happened on Day 1 of the Minnesota State Fair, but this was probably one of the coolest. Singer Katy Vernon played her new song "Look to the Sea" while riding the Skyride with The Current. If you liked it, you can hear her at 4:30 p.m. today, live from the fair with Mark Wheat. | Forecast
 

Texas prepares as Harvey strengthens to Category 2 storm

The hurricane with the potential for up to 3 feet of rain, 125 mph winds and 12-foot storm surges could be the fiercest such storm to hit the United States in almost a dozen years.

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Mpls. 'doing everything we can' response to shootings

Mayor Betsy Hodges says Minneapolis and its police force are focusing resources downtown in response to a series of non-fatal shootings.

Minnesota's massive measles outbreak may be over

If health officials don't identify new cases before Friday, they'll declare the measles outbreak finished. | Health

Infant found, 2 questioned in Fargo woman's disappearance

Investigators don't know yet whether the infant is the child of 22-year-old Savanna Greywind, who was last seen at her apartment Saturday afternoon.

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America's credit rating on the line as debt ceiling deadline approaches

Congressional leaders are trying hard to assure the financial markets the United States isn't about to default on its debts, but tweets by President Trump suggest the vote may not go smoothly.

Navy IDs 2 dead, 8 missing sailors from the USS John McCain

The U.S. Navy has found the remains of two of the 10 sailors missing after the USS John McCain collided with an oil tanker near Singapore.

Boy Scouts 'exploring' co-ed programming provokes Girl Scout ire

While no decision has been made, the Boy Scouts have been considering welcoming girls in an unspecified capacity, a spokesperson said.

U.S. interior chief may shrink protected lands

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke also left open the possibility of allowing drilling, mining or other industries on some of the land.

It's not a race: 4 tips for mindful eating at the fair

Dietitian Rasa Troup isn't here to tell you to "eat this, not that" when it comes to the State Fair. Instead, she wants you to slow down, savor each moment and listen to your body. | Beyond the Stick: A State Fair photo essay

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