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Good afternoon! No curds? Oh, no whey! The "original" cheese curd stand at the Minnesota State Fair will be closing down for good. Dick and Donna Mueller started the cheese curd craze with an iconic yellow building on Dan Patch Avenue, but they're ready to retire. They had hoped to continue the tradition with family, but the State Fair reportedly won't allow their son to take it over, citing policy. | NewsCut | Forecast
 

U.S. sends dozens of troops to Somalia, 1st time in decades

Somalia's fragile central government is struggling to assert itself after the nationwide chaos that began with the fall of dictator Siad Barre in 1991.

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Authorities to unseal search warrants in Prince death inquiry

The documents are set to be made public on Monday, Carver County officials said Friday. The investigation into the Minnesota music icon's death continues. | Full coverage

Officials: No need for Trump's approval to use massive bomb

Pentagon officials say the U.S. commander in Afghanistan who ordered use of a bomb didn't need President Donald Trump's approval. | Massive U.S. bomb kills 36 Islamic State fighters

The dark side of Easter: Foods named for Judas offer taste of treachery

Judas, the apostle who betrayed Jesus, is the archvillain of Easter week (though he has his defenders). He also has an intriguing range of food and drink named after him - from cake to bread to beer. | The truth about Peeps


 
 

North Korean official: Ready for war if Trump wants it

The official added that if the U.S. shows any sign of "reckless" military aggression, Pyongyang is ready to launch a pre-emptive strike of its own.

Officials to spread the word about access to opioid antidote

The Minnesota Department of Health plans to host a training session Friday showing how to use naloxone, also known as Narcan, during an opioid overdose.


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