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Good morning! Warmer and sunny with highs in the mid-60s today. It appears the wildly popular Internet Cat Video Festival has run out of lives. The Walker Art Center says it's ending the annual event so it can concentrate on the expansion of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. What a cat-astrophe! (Sorry, we had to) | Forecast
 

Photo of hanging at Joe's Crab Shack outrages diners; restaurant chain apologizes

Two diners at the seafood restaurant found an offensive image among the beach decor: an old photo of a black man being hanged.

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5 takeaways: More policy, few punches in unusually civil GOP debate

The first half of the debate was policy-driven, addressing immigration and Social Security. Trump tried to pivot to the general election. Rubio and Kasich were fighting for their political lives. | Election 2016

Grand Portage Band, state diverge on collaring moose

Last year Gov. Mark Dayton ordered the state DNR to stop collaring moose, saying the stress of the research into the declining population was harmful to the animals. The Grand Portage Band of Chippewa came to a different conclusion. | Environment

6 Somali organizations receive grants to combat terrorism

Six organizations that work with Somali youth in Minnesota have been awarded $300,000 in grants as part of a federal pilot project designed to combat terrorism. | Called to Fight


 
 

DNR wants limited ban on lead shot; some hunters opposed

The DNR says the plan is meant to reduce the amount of lead deposited on public hunting lands, which officials say poisons waterfowl.

DFL lawmakers renew push for background checks on private gun sales

In Minnesota, as in many other states, gun sales between private individuals don't require background checks. A new bill aims to change that -- but it faces tough opposition.

Minnesota confirms first pediatric flu death this year

Epidemiologist Karen Martin says flu deaths in children are rare, but they do occur almost every year. | More health news: MN man gets salmonella from recalled pistachios

Red Lake boys basketball continues winning tradition in state tournament

The Red Lake Warriors boys basketball team is buoyed by a loyal fan base that traveled to the Twin Cities by the hundreds and was pulled together by tragedy.

Jodzio's love of short stories animates 'Knockout'

The Minneapolis writer likes to explore a funny thought, but then abandon it before it gets old. | Arts & Culture

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