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Good afternoon! It's been clear and sunny across most of Minnesota today. In honor of that, and the fact that it's Friday, here are some funny stories about baseball. First, one that shows that sometimes the rain delay is more entertaining than the game. And another proving it is tough to catch a ball with your eyes closed. | NewsCut | Forecast
 

Trump heads to his New Jersey golf club for 17-day 'working vacation'

The president and all staff are leaving the West Wing for an extended period this month so that the heating and air conditioning systems can be upgraded, the White House says.

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'Pharma Bro' Shkreli is convicted at securities fraud trial

A Brooklyn jury deliberated five days before finding Martin Shkreli guilty on three of eight counts. He had been charged with securities fraud, conspiracy to commit securities fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

Rapper Allan Kingdom on what it means to be an artist from St. Paul

Ahead of his hometown appearance at the Pizza Luce Block Party, rapper Allan Kingdom reflects on his journey from coming up in the St. Paul scene to collaborating with Kanye. | The Current

Victims died from building collapse in Minnehaha Academy explosion

Investigators will look into the movement of the gas meter, as well as whether the gas was turned off inside the building or at the street as the work was being done, NTSB board member Christopher Hart said. | Changing the world a Dilly Bar at a time

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North Dakota Farmers Union wants federal disaster payments

Mark Watne, president of the N.D. Farmers Union, discusses federal disaster payments to assist livestock and crop producers through one of the worst droughts in the state since the 1980s.

Minneapolis approves restrictions on menthol cigarette sales

The city said in a Friday statement that the new regulations on menthol, mint and wintergreen tobacco products will take effect in August 2018.

Sessions vows crackdown on leaks of classified information

The nation's top law enforcement official cited no current investigations in which disclosures of information had jeopardized the country.

Senators introduce 2 bills to try to keep Trump from firing Mueller

President Trump cannot directly fire special counsel Robert Mueller, who is investigating Russia's involvement in the 2016 election. There are, however, some strategic moves that could remove Mueller. | Source: Mueller using D.C. grand jury in Russia probe

9th drunken driving arrest for Minnesota man, this one involves lawnmower

A Minnesota man is accused of his ninth drunken driving charge after police say they found him driving his riding lawnmower erratically on the streets of Madison Lake.

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