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Good morning! Partly sunny with a chance of showers north. Highs in the 40s north to near 60 south. I don't know about you but it seems like the fall color season just began and it's already practically over. Much of Minnesota is now past peak for leaf-peeping, but the good news is that if you head south, you'll still be able to see some vibrant red, gold and orange. | Forecast
 


College costs a key issue for Minnesota middle class voters

The presidential candidates have talked about college tuition and debt and offered possible fixes to ease the burden on students and families. But there's ample doubt that any of the grand plans are politically achievable. | Some in Minn. worry as trade deals take a hit in presidential race | Much at stake, Minnesota immigrants keep close eye on presidential election

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Ogwumike lifts Sparks to WNBA title, beat Lynx 77-76

Nneka Ogwumike's short jumper with 3.1 seconds left gave the Los Angeles Sparks a 77-76 victory over the defending champion Minnesota Lynx for their first title in 14 years in the deciding game of the WNBA Finals on Thursday night.

Trump, Clinton trade caustic barbs as roast turns bitter

The annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner is traditionally a time when campaign hostilities are set aside. Not this year. | Election 2016

Senate Democrats want special session on spiking health insurance costs

Minnesota Senate Democrats asked Gov. Mark Dayton Thursday to call a special session of the Legislature -- before the election if possible -- to address rapidly rising health insurance costs. Republicans called it a pre-election stunt.

U.S. calls alleged theft by NSA contractor 'breathtaking' in longevity, scale

Federal prosecutors said in court documents that they plan to file Espionage Act charges against a former NSA contractor accused of stealing a huge trove of government secrets over 20 years.

Minnesota prosecutors start reviewing BB gun convictions

Some felons could be released after the state Supreme Court ruled this week that BB guns are not firearms.

American Academy Of Pediatrics lifts 'no screens under 2' rule

A new policy statement says kids as young as 15 months can learn from media when a caregiver is present and involved. | Health

Those lights down the block may be for Diwali, not Christmas

The Hindu holiday draws adherents to the temple -- and also to clean, string lights, set off fireworks and eat sweets. | Arts & Culture

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