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Good afternoon! If you think that you are seeing more Japanese beetles eating the plants in your garden this year, you're not mistaken. Entomologists at the University of Minnesota confirm that the destructive pests are thriving in Minnesota right now and the problem is only going to get worse. | Forecast
 

North Korea has launched a ballistic missile, Seoul and the Pentagon say

The South Korean Ministry of Defense noted the launch of "one unidentified missile," which Japanese officials say flew for about 45 minutes before landing in water. The Pentagon confirmed the launch.

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Soul singer PaviElle talks musical heritage, what being an artist means to her

In the midst of writing her next album, PaviElle visited The Current studio to perform one of her new songs and talk with hosts Andrea Swensson and Tom Weber.

Dull, Boring and Bland forge an international alliance

Dull, Scotland and Boring, Oregon, two small communities united by unexciting names, have joined forces with a third: Bland Shire, Australia. Their club is dubbed the League of Extraordinary Communities.

Whatever the character, June Foray's voice was warmly familiar

Foray voiced a wide variety of animated characters, and she brought the same genial humor and warmth to them all -- except one.

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Russia sanctions bill heads to Trump, Moscow retaliates

The U.S. Senate approved a new package of stiff financial sanctions Friday against Russia, Iran and North Korea and sent it to President Donald Trump to sign.

U.S. economy grows at 2.6 percent

The economy staged a comeback from a tepid first quarter, but still fell short of the turbo-charged 3 percent growth rate promised by the Trump administration.

Whistleblowers: United Healthcare hid complaints about Medicare Advantage

According to the suit, filed by United Healthcare sales agents in Wisconsin, the giant insurer kept a "dual set of books" to hide serious complaints about its services.

Foxconn deals requires Wisconsin to act soon on tax breaks

A Rust Belt state that built a manufacturing legacy through assembly-line jobs will have to quickly transition to a more highly skilled workforce now that Foxconn has selected Wisconsin as the site of its coveted U.S. electronics plant.

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