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Good morning! Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms east. Highs in the 70s north to mid-80s south. Breaking news: A congressional aide says House Majority Whip Steve Scalise was shot at a congressional baseball practice this morning. Scalise is said to be in stable condition at George Washington University Hospital. Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Ala., said several other people also were hit, including two law enforcement officers. Check mprnews.org for updates. | Forecast | Updraft weather blog
 

6 killed, dozens injured in massive London high-rise blaze

Police commander Stuart Cundy says he can "confirm six fatalities at this time but this figure is likely to rise during what will be a complex recovery operation over a number of days."

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Legislative employees, state bond rating at stake in funds fight

In their lawsuit against Gov. Mark Dayton, Republican legislative leaders lay out the consequences of Dayton's decision to zero out funding for the House and Senate. | Legislature sues Dayton over budget cut

74 Seconds podcast: Preparing for a verdict

The jury is about to go into its third day of deliberations. And while the Twin Cities waits for a verdict, a St. Paul police commander explains his department's layered approach to handling large groups and tense moments. | Daily dispatches: The trial of officer Jeronimo Yanez

New rules will make teacher requirements more flexible

School districts will still make the hiring decisions, but state requirements will allow different types of licenses for a variety of qualifications. | Auditor: Minnesota teacher licensing system 'broken'

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Is your well water poisoning you? Better test it

Homeowners' private drinking water wells are largely exempt from the tight regulation governing municipal water systems. State health officials are concerned dangerous contaminants in well water are going undetected. | Previously: State tightens guidelines for PFCs in drinking water

Groups aim to fight expected sex trafficking spike at Super Bowl

The NFL is helping fund the effort.

Democratic lawmakers sue Trump, handing the president another legal challenge

Members of Congress say President Trump is violating the Constitution by profiting from foreign governments -- without congressional consent. The more than 190 Democrats want the court to make it stop.

Trump tells senators House health bill 'mean,' congressional sources say

The remarks were a surprising slap at a Republican-written House measure that was shepherded by Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and whose passage the president lobbied for and praised.

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