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Good morning! Welcome to the last day of August. Sunny, with highs in the high 60s to low 70s. Disasters can bring out the best in people -- but also the worst. Many want to donate to Harvey-related relief efforts but unfortunately, there are scams out there. Here's some advice for giving safely. | Forecast
 

Harvey's wrath extends all the way to Minnesota

Whether left stranded, worried about family members living in its path or working on relief efforts, Minnesotans have been wrapped up in the deadly storm's aftermath. | Explosions reported at chemical plant that lost power | Houston-area floodwaters recede but dangers still loom

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Judge: DNR allowed over-pumping of White Bear Lake's aquifer

A Ramsey County judge Wednesday issued a stinging rebuke to the Department of Natural Resources over its management of White Bear Lake.

Digi-Key boom brings good problems to Thief River Falls

As Digi-Key plans to add 1,000 new workers, the northwest Minnesota city's trying to figure out how to build more affordable housing and make the community a place where people want to live.

Federal judge temporarily blocks SB4, Texas law targeting sanctuary cities

Texas lawmakers said the law would protect citizens from crime. Critics opposed giving police the authority to require people to show papers verifying their immigration status during routine stops.

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Source: Grand jury hears from lobbyist in Trump Tower confab

The revelation is the clearest indication yet that Special Counsel Robert Mueller and his team of investigators view the meeting as a relevant inquiry point in their broader probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

4 questions for the State Fair's grandstand guru

Renee Alexander's job is to book the must-see acts for the State Fair. She's pretty good at it. She tells MPR News of her best get, and the Big One that got away. | Full coverage: The State Fair

No joke: Black-owned St. Paul club gets boost from nation's king of comedy

Baddies, a fledgling comedy club run by and for comedians of color, is getting some love from superstar Kevin Hart and Comedy Central. It could be a big deal for the club -- and the region's comedy business.

Art Hounds: Somali art, trans love and an onion

This week Art Hounds recommend an exhibition of Somali art at Mia, "Ballast" at Mixed Blood Theatre and a puppet-filled celebration of the lowly onion at Farm Fest in Duluth.

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