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Good morning! Mostly cloudy with rain this afternoon south. Highs in the mid-60s north and lower 70s south. Move over, T-Rex. Say hello to Beibeilong sinensis, the most recently identified dinosaur species. The name means "baby dragon from China." | Forecast | Updraft weather blog
 

Trump firing Comey shrouds Russia probe in doubt, turmoil

Democrats and some Republicans have raised alarms about how the firing could affect probes into possible coordination between Trump associates and Russia to influence the 2016 presidential election. | Key moments that led up to FBI Director Comey's firing

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Impasse triggers budget meltdown at Minnesota Capitol

GOP legislative leaders made good Tuesday on threats to pass their budget bills despite promised vetoes from DFL Gov. Mark Dayton, complicating efforts to craft a new two-year budget by the May 22 adjournment deadline. | Capitol View blog

Synthetic marijuana blamed for spike in St. Paul emergency calls

The bad reactions have left some people in what authorities describe as a "zombie-like" state.

Judge: EPA violated law in approving products dangerous to bees, butterflies

A Minnesota beekeeper is claiming a partial victory in a federal lawsuit over the regulation of a common insecticide. | Environment


 
 

Lino Lakes council member under fire for apparent threat to Rep. Emmer

Rep. Tom Emmer's chief of staff called on Melissa Maher to apologize for a Facebook post.

Rochester Art Center lays off 5 workers amid financial turmoil

The center had just 12 employees in total before the layoffs. Earlier this year, its executive director left without explanation after a brief tenure, and a recent audit has raised serious questions about the museum's ability to survive.

Fact-checking Republicans' defense of the GOP health bill

In TV appearances and in meetings with constituents, House Republicans are highlighting parts of the law that protect consumers, while glossing over loopholes that allow insurers to avoid paying. | What does the health bill mean for people with pre-existing conditions?

Birch bandit: Iron Range man charged with illegally cutting birch trees

An Aurora man has been charged with illegally chopping down 1,200 birch trees on state forest land valued at more than $3,400, part of a growing problem of birch trees being illegally felled to feed a burgeoning home decor market.

For Chris Thile, hosting Prairie Home is opportunity of a lifetime

As he nears the end of his first season, the host describes his turn leading the popular franchise as "just what the doctor ordered." | 5 things you didn't know about Chris Thile

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