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Good afternoon! If you were born after 1990, the Kermit the Frog you know best was probably voiced by Steve Whitmire. After 27 years, Whitmire has left his role giving life to the iconic green Muppet, and there's a frog in a lot of throats over the news. | NewsCut | Forecast
 

Trump Jr. releases emails showing Russian aid for campaign

President Donald Trump's eldest son released an email chain Tuesday that shows him discussing plans to hear damaging information on Hillary Clinton that were described as "part of Russia and its government's support for Mr. Trump."

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The fight for Native fishing rights in Minn., Wis.

A 1983 U.S. Supreme Court decision ensuring that Native Americans in Wisconsin had the right to spearfish was met with raucous protests. The same would soon follow in Minnesota. | Stories from the archives

Winona-based Watkins could have a mystery buyer

The nationally known maker of lotions, toiletries and cooking spices employs hundreds in Minnesota. Court filings stemming from the divorce proceedings of Watkins' CEO indicate at least parts of the company could be sold.

GOP Senate leader says he'll unveil new health bill Thursday

Republican leaders are hoping to stage a climactic vote on their health care bill next week, though internal rifts over divisive issues like coverage requirements and Medicaid cuts leave the timing and even the measure's fate in question.

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Japanese blogger points out timeline flaw in supposed Earhart photo

An undated photo in the U.S. National Archives ignited speculation that Amelia Earhart survived a 1937 crash. But the same photo appears in a book published two years before Earhart disappeared.

Anonymous alumni commit $40 million to Gustavus Adolphus

It's the largest-ever donation to Gustavus Adolphus College and one of the largest ever made to a Minnesota college. The St. Peter school said the money will go to scholarships and to renovating its science building.

Gov. Christie blasts N.J. caller: 'I love getting calls from communists in Montclair'

"You have bad optics and you're a bully," an agitated radio caller told the GOP governor, who's been reeling from missteps and sagging approval ratings.

Gluten-free host a no-go, says pope

The bread used for celebrating the Eucharist must contain some gluten, said the Vatican, but there is still a way for many celiac sufferers to receive the sacrament.

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