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 |
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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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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 |
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 |
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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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 |
The NFL is helping fund the effort. |
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. |
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. |