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Good morning! Cloudy with scattered showers to the north and in central Minnesota. Highs range from the upper 40s to the 60s. And now this: The Great Clown Scare of 2016 has taken down a guy who was giving his time to help kids. St. Francis High School has reportedly fired Ben Hildre, coach of the JV girl's soccer team, because he wore a clown mask. | Forecast
 


Striking nurses, Allina reach tentative deal

The Minnesota Nurses Association says its strike against Allina Health will end Tuesday. | Last week: Striking nurses reject Allina's contract proposal

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Samsung permanently powers down Galaxy Note 7 smartphones

Last month the tech giant recalled 2.5 million phones after some were catching fire or exploding. After reports that the replacements are dangerous, too, the company is permanently ceasing production.

Tensions flare as Republicans clash over Trump

Forty Republican senators and congressmen have revoked their support for the Republican presidential nominee -- with nearly 30 of them calling on him to quit the race altogether in recent days. | GOP legislators weigh how support for Trump might help or hurt them

Building upgrades give downtown St. Paul smaller energy footprint

The First National Bank building, U.S. Bank and 375 Jackson are undergoing a $12.5 million energy overhaul using special financing and rebates. | Environment

Why English Lit is like death, and other ideas from Billy Collins

Collins' new book, "The Rain in Portugal," continues his mission of conversational verse.

A friend for Pluto: Astronomers find new dwarf planet in our solar system

The object known for now as 2014 UZ224 is only about 330 miles across and takes 1,100 years to orbit the sun. But one of the most interesting things about it is the way researchers found it.


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