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Good afternoon! Heads-up metro travelers! Metro Transit will be running buses in place of trains from Friday evening until early Monday morning on stretches of Twin Cities light rail lines so it can complete scheduled maintenance. | Forecast
 

U.S. probing: Did Russia take part in chemical weapons attack?

On Friday, senior U.S. military officials said a drone belonging to either Russia or Syria was seen hovering over the site of the chemical weapons attack after the assault earlier this week. | Trump defends attack on Syria; demands 'end the slaughter'

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Speakers: Here's how to build trust between police, public

Four guests with varying views on police-citizen relations answered questions recently in St. Paul about the divide between communities of color and the police, and to bridge the gap.

Senate confirms Trump pick Neil Gorsuch to Supreme Court

Senate Republicans unleashed the "nuclear option" on Thursday, essentially ensuring Gorsuch's confirmation to the Supreme Court on Friday. He is expected to tow a conservative line.

Federal judge dismisses suit by man who toted AK-47 in St. Cloud

Officers cited Tyler Gottwalt in November 2014 for violating a city ordinance that prohibits carrying an uncased firearm in public. He had a permit to carry the gun and a Stearns County District Court later dismissed the case.


 
 

New exhibition marks 100th anniversary of America entering WWI

During World War I, two million American men would be shipped overseas to fight, and more than 100-thousand would die. Back home, the United States was undergoing it's own transformation. A new exhibit opening tomorrow at the Minnesota History Center pays tribute to that turbulent time.

At Trump and Xi's meetings, uncomfortable talks are the order of the day

Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to President Trump's Florida resort ends Friday, hours after a U.S. strike on Syria. But that's not the only tough issue confronting the leaders. Here's a rundown.

Minnesota House plans vote on bill to end health care exchange

The House plans to take up a $14.3 billion social services bill that would end the state's health care exchange and send Minnesota residents to the federal marketplace instead.

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