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Good morning! Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely in southern Minnesota. Highs in the mid-70s to lower 80s. U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison shared the duty of making Minnesota's roll call speech Tuesday at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Klobuchar began with a rhyme. "The state of Prince's Purple Rain and the birthplace of Tim Kaine," Klobuchar said. Minnesota Republicans also mentioned Prince when they cast their ballots last week in Cleveland. | Forecast
 

Clinton makes history as Democratic presidential nominee

It is a historic first 150 years in the making, starting when suffragettes demanded the right to vote and Victoria Claflin Woodhull became the first woman to run for president in the United States. | Bill Clinton makes the case for 'best darn change-maker' he has met

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Nearly 70 arrested in Summit Avenue protests

Police arrested 23 protesters early Wednesday for public nuisance and unlawful assembly; on Tuesday night, the St. Paul police reported at least 46 arrests. | Photos: Protesters, police face off outside governor's residence

To help Clinton, Franken draws on his funny past

Sen. Al Franken says the Clinton campaign asked him to draw on his old job as a funnyman to help make the case against Donald Trump at the Democratic National Convention. | Monday: Franken mixes Trump jokes with call to action

As opioid epidemic surges, medical schools must change to keep pace

Most medical schools offer little teaching about opioid addiction, even though there is unmet demand for treatment in many areas. Stanford University's medical school is trying to change that. | Health


 
 

A sniff test for Alzheimer's checks for the ability to identify odors

New research suggests it may be possible to spot people in the early stages of Alzheimer's by testing their ability to recognize fragrances. The goal is a quick and inexpensive screening test.

Starbucks' new dress code: Purple hair, fedoras OK; hoodies forbidden

Yes, the green aprons remain, but you may begin noticing more personal flair underneath. Instead of black and white garments, baristas are now free to embrace "drabby chic."

Can serialized fiction convert binge watchers into binge readers?

As TV dramas get better and better, publishers are getting into the game with serialized fiction. Some are even referring to what they publish as "episodes" and "seasons" rather than "books." | The Thread

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