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Good morning! Feels like summer, with highs in the 80s. Spotty PM showers. Amid all the devastation still unfolding in Texas, stories of heroism and generosity are emerging. This is one of them. | Forecast
 

Forecast brings hope as new shelters open, death toll rises

The latest weather forecast delivered hope to Houston after five days of torrential rain submerged the nation's fourth-largest city: Less than an inch of rain and perhaps even sunshine. But the dangers remain far from over Wednesday. | Best Buy says $43 case of water in Texas was a 'big mistake' | He survived Hurricane Katrina. Now he's had to leave Houston

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What if Dayton wins? Tough choices would await lawmakers

If DFL Gov. Mark Dayton wins his appeal over his veto of legislative funding, Republican leaders say it will tip the balance of power at the Capitol. It could also force them back to the bargaining table.

Could St. Paul's east side get a tiny house village?

A plan to build a 52-unit tiny house co-op in St. Paul would need to overcome toxic waste, train noise, zoning issues and gentrification concerns.

U sudents left in housing limbo as apartments aren't finished on time

Prime Place Minneapolis apartments, a 201-unit development, said construction isn't complete -- a week before U of M classes start.

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Holistic therapy programs may help pain sufferers ditch opioids

Mayo's program is one of a few around the country to address the emotional, social and psychological aspects of pain and reduce patients' reliance on addictive medicines.

Trump hits the road to promote tax cuts (details to come)

President Trump will argue for tax cuts on Wednesday in Springfield, Mo. It's the beginning of what aides say will be a concerted push for a tax overhaul, but details are still vague.

The Minnesota State Fair in sketches

Every year, a group of artists gather at the Minnesota State Fair to sketch the crowds, the cows and the Pronto Pups. See their artistic take on the fair madness. | Full coverage: The Great Minnesota Get-Together

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