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Good afternoon! Scattered showers are possible over northwestern Minnesota later today. Highs will be cooler than yesterday over southern Minnesota with predicted highs in the 80s and lows in the 70s. In St. Paul today the attorney for Philando Castile's family announced they will pursue a civil lawsuit and press for change at the Legislature in the way police are vetted and trained. "My son was a humanitarian. He was a pillar in this community. He didn't deserve to die like that," Valerie Castile told reporters. In related news officers working a Minnesota Lynx game walked off the job after the team addressed the recent shootings. More | Forecast
 

In show of party unity, Sanders endorses Clinton

The Vermont senator's endorsement is the conclusion to the long, surprising Democratic primary fight. Clinton praised Sanders, and Sanders returned the favor, saying it was important to elect Clinton.

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Minnesota mystery: Where are the prairie butterflies?

Tiny butterflies that once numbered in the millions have largely vanished from western Minnesota's prairie landscape. Experts fear their decline is an environmental warning.

Flooding worries ebb as Minnesota tallies tornado damage

At least four tornadoes tore across west-central Minnesota Monday, although only one minor injury was reported. Flooding in central and northeastern Minnesota is not as bad as authorities had feared.

Protesters charged with riot in I-94 protest post bail, released

Attorneys are working to put together a legal team to represent the 46 adults charged with third-degree riot in the protest that shut down Interstate 94 this weekend.


 
 

Americans eat more greens when salads are simplified

Americans buy twice as many packages of bagged salad greens as heads of lettuce these days. Is the bagged stuff just as good? If it gets you to eat more leafy greens, yes.

Where are the female spies in fiction?

Roles for female characters in the spy genre tend to fall into two categories: the imperiled love interest or the femme fatale.

Health officials hope new radon map will spur home testing

A screenshot of the new interactive radon map of Minnesota. The department said about two in five homes have dangerously high radon levels. Dan Tranter, supervisor of the Health Department's radon program, said he hopes the new map will spur people to test for the gas, which is the No. 2 cause of lung cancer.

How can teachers encourage cross-racial friendships?

As kids grow older, they grow less likely to maintain or build relationships with friends of different races. A new study shows teachers can have a surprising effect on changing that.

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