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Good morning! Mostly cloudy in northern Minnesota but it'll be mostly sunny in the south. Highs range from the upper 30s in the north to the mid-50s in southern Minnesota. In case you missed the news last week, Prince is writing a memoir called "The Beautiful Ones." It will cover everything from his earliest memories in 1960s Minneapolis to his 2007 Super Bowl performance. You'll have to be patient, though -- publication is slated for fall 2017. | Forecast
 


Obama in Cuba: Historic Castro summit a key test for detente

President Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro will sit down Monday for a historic meeting, offering critical clues about whether Obama's sharp U-turn in policy will be fully reciprocated. | The U.S. and Cuba: A brief history of a complicated relationship

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Asleep at the wheel? Study shows danger of truckers' untreated apnea

Truckers who fail to maintain their sleep apnea treatments have a fivefold increase in the risk of serious, preventable crashes, a new report from the University of Minnesota Morris shows. | In 2012: Truckers' health focus of Mayo doctor's study

Sherwin-Williams buying rival Valspar for $9 billion

Sherwin-Williams officials say the deal will enable the companies to save $280 million annually within two years. | Business

Minnesota beats Boston College 3-1 for women's hockey title

The win gave Minnesota a second straight national title and prevented Boston College from becoming the only other team to complete an undefeated season with a championship. The Gophers did it in 2013.


 
 

Minneapolis music benefit to raise money for Flint children

The event is to raise money for children affected by lead contamination in the water supply.

What makes people smile in the saddest country in the world?

A civil war, genocide, a failed coup. No wonder Burundi was named the world's least happy country. But one Burundian disagrees with the ranking.


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