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Good afternoon. It's been a deadly week at Minnesota pools and lakes -- at least four people have drowned across the state. Part of the problem is that drowning doesn't look like drowning. It's often a quiet struggle that involves little yelling or splashing. However, there are some signs to look for. | Full story
 

Minnesota OKs next step in Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion plan

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Wednesday signed off on an environmental review of the proposed massive flood project, opening the door to a lengthy dam permitting process.

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Officials: Iron Range man decapitated person he suspected of rape

A northern Minnesota man is accused of decapitating another man after his girlfriend told him that the man had sexually assaulted her.

Some northern Minn. gun owners OK with 'practical' gun restrictions

Many in northern Minnesota own guns and support the Second Amendment. In recent conversations, though, gun owners say restrictions are appropriate for assault-style weapons like the one used recently in the Orlando nightclub shooting.

California to vote on legalizing recreational marijuana

An initiative has officially obtained enough signatures to be placed on November's ballot. It would allow adults to possess up to an ounce of marijuana and grow up to six plants for recreational use.


 
 

Istanbul airport open again after attack kills 41

At least 239 people were injured on Tuesday in an attack by three suicide bombers, authorities say. Less than a day later, flights have resumed at Europe's third-busiest airport.

When the going gets hot, construction workers get nocturnal

Arizona is getting so hot during the summer days, one construction site in Phoenix has to redefine "nightlife" and pour concrete at 1 a.m.

Clinton campaign attempts to introduce a candidate who needs no introduction

Hillary Clinton's financial advantage gives her campaign an opportunity to own the commercial airwaves. With her negative ratings, her team is using ads to reintroduce Clinton to voters in key states.

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