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Good morning! Sunny, with highs in the 70s, except in the lower 60s near Lake Superior. Yesterday was Star Wars Day and like the force, there is a dark side to the unofficial holiday. Police in Ashwaubenon, Wis., say a student went to school dressed as a storm trooper. One parent saw the student going through a back door wearing body armor and a mask, and carrying a bag. The police were called and the school evacuated. | Forecast | Updraft weather blog
 

House repeal of Obamacare hands hot potato to wary Senate

Its Senate pathway will be at least as bumpy as it was in the House, with little doubt the measure will change, assuming it survives. | Why the sick will face coverage problems | Health care vote could threaten Republican House majority | Winners and losers under the House GOP health bill

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Catholic Charities: $40 million raised to meet St. Paul homeless needs

The funding milestone is part of a $100 million effort to build a new campus for homeless services in downtown St. Paul.

Dayton the goalie: Allies pressure governor to block GOP bills

DFL Gov. Mark Dayton's political allies are begging him to resist a host of Republican proposals. Dayton says he's listening, but might not be able to stop everything.

Report: Kars4Kids raised $3M in Minn. but spent little on kids here

The New Jersey-based charity with the well-known radio jingle overstates its charitable work, Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson said Thursday.


 
 

President Trump's executive order on religious liberty, annotated

Among other provisions, Trump directs the IRS to ease up on faith-based organizations who may have had their tax-exempt status threatened for supporting a particular candidate.

With new park, St. Cloud remembers first slaves -- and those who spoke out

St. Cloud's newest park will be named for Mary Butler and her son, who are believed to be the first slaves in St. Cloud. Mayor Dave Kleis says the park is a way to remember St. Cloud's past and honor all of its residents. | Minneapolis Park Board votes to change Lake Calhoun name to Bde Maka Ska


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