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Good morning! Mostly sunny with highs in 50s and 60s. So how does Bob Dylan feel about winning the Nobel in literature? Nobody knows -- not even the Nobel judges. Dylan apparently isn't returning calls from the Swedish Academy, which bestows the annual honor. | Forecast
 


Election law expert isn't buying claims that Nov. 8 will be rigged

Despite recent talk that the election is rigged against the GOP presidential candidate, Edward Foley of Ohio State University's Moritz College of Law says that is "extraordinarily unlikely." | Trump says Republicans being 'naive' about voter fraud

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State Department, FBI deny 'quid pro quo' on email classification

New documents released by the FBI have many Republicans calling for further investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails. | Chaffetz hints at more hearings on Clinton's email controversy

Woman who attacked Somali agrees to assault charge

Jodie Marie Burchard-Risch admitted she hit Asma Jama across the face with a glass beer mug at a Coon Rapids restaurant.

Melania Trump does not believe husband's accusers

Melania Trump on Monday dismissed her husband's sexually aggressive language as "boy talk," insisting his remarks do not reflect "the man I know," and said she does not believe that he has assaulted any women. | Trump denounces 'lies and smears' as more women come forward

Mpls. cop gets job back after being fired for violating use-of-force policy

City officials say officer Blayne Lehner pushed a woman twice, which was not warranted, in an incident that caused his termination. But after taking his case to a mediator, Lehner was given his job back.

McCain says Republicans will block all court nominations if Clinton wins

The Supreme Court is already short one justice because Republicans refuse to consider President Obama's nominee. Two sitting judges are in their 80s, so additional vacancies are likely.

Southeastern Minnesota seats could be key to House control

In the battle for control of the Minnesota House, a few seats in Southeastern Minnesota loom large. They include a Republican trying to make a comeback in Rochester, and the House tax committee chair defending his seat. | Control of Minnesota Legislature could hinge on a few districts

Uber, Lyft will soon become official transport options at airport

The airports commission approved new ordinances for governing ride sharing companies on Monday.

Mille Lacs advisory panel member resigns, calling group 'anti-treaty rights'

The group's sole tribal member has stepped down, following the resignation of the group's academic member earlier this year. The DNR rejects the claims the panel is "anti-science" or "anti-treaty rights."

'Body of Water': What fishing teaches us about being human

Chris Dombrowski's two great passions are fishing and poetry. His new book explores the life of a legendary bonefishing guide in the Bahamas, and the wisdom the man has earned from his time at sea. | The Thread

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