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Good afternoon! If you've been driving around the Twin Cities today you might have noticed a ridiculous amount of traffic. That's thanks to the Twins, Saints, Vikings and Gophers all having games today. Oh, and the usual traffic that comes with the State Fair. Be aware and drive safe! | Forecast
 

Stearns County seeks dismissal of suit by wrongly suspected Wetterling neighbor

Dan Rassier and his mother are seeking more than $2 million, claiming Stearns County law enforcement officials violated their rights by casting suspicion on Rassier.

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Fatherhood after 40? It's becoming a lot more common

The average age for fathers of newborns in the U.S. has risen from 27.4 years back in 1972 to 30.9 years now. And if the baby's dad has a college degree, he's likely to be even older.

Trump gives Congress an olive branch with tax pitch, but will it last?

In Missouri on Wednesday, the president stated his commitment to working with Congress on taxes. Trump's comments follow his recent public criticism of fellow Republicans. | Fact check

From hawk to horse: Animal rescues during Hurricane Harvey

A storm of this magnitude affects many animals. Uplifting videos show people rescuing all kinds of animals from Hurricane Harvey's floodwaters, says anthropologist Barbara J. King. | Rescuers start block-by-block search of flooded Houston

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Hundreds gather at Bismarck Capitol to honor Fargo homicide victim

Native American music and prayers filled the Bismarck Capitol Mall where hundreds of people gathered to honor homicide victim Savanna Greywind.

Wells Fargo now says 3.5 million accounts involved in scandal

It's a dramatic increase from the 2.1 million accounts the bank originally estimated.

A torn Trump still weighing fate of young immigrants

Trump railed against the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program during his campaign. But he changed his tune after the election, calling DACA one of the most difficult issues he's grappled with.

Macy's, Best Buy expanding same-day delivery service

Best Buy says it will be expanding to 27 metropolitan markets from 13 starting next week. That number should reach nearly 40 cities by the winter holidays.

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