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Good afternoon! Skywatchers have been treated to spectacular aurora displays across Minnesota as a geomagnetic storm plays in Earth's magnetic field. Have you caught a glimpse yet? | Forecast
 

5 arrested in fentanyl drug case involving overdoses

Grand Forks police say they seized more than 500 pills that were made to look like the prescription drug oxycodone but were laced with the powerful painkiller fentanyl. | What is it?

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Judge approves $25 million settlement of Trump University lawsuit

The deal was reached in November but needed the approval of U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel. One student had objected to the settlement, which prevented her from suing Trump on her own.

Yanez lawyers: BCA agents called Castile shooting justified

Attorneys for St. Anthony Police Officer Jeronimo Yanez claim Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension agents told the officer he was justified in shooting Philando Castile during a July traffic stop. Prosecutors have argued that the agents' opinions are irrelevant.

Investigative panels: Too soon to discuss immunity for Flynn

Michael Flynn's attorney said there were talks about immunity from prosecution in exchange for testimony with the congressional committees conducting investigations into Russia's meddling with the election.


 
 

Back from the dead? Reported sightings fuel hope for return of Tasmanian tigers

The last known Tasmanian tiger died more than eight decades ago. It has become the stuff of textbook sketches and yellowing photographs. But now, researchers are launching a new search.

Inmate charged with beating former cult leader Victor Barnard

43-year-old inmate Shane Kringen allegedly told authorities he "was doing God's work" as he was escorted from the area and admitted to assaulting Victor Barnard in a letter that the prison later confiscated.

Minnesota House backs GOP-driven changes to environmental agencies

Republicans argued the bill would help "slow down the government spending spree." Democrats called it an attempt to dismantle environmental protections.

Congress lets states block some Planned Parenthood money

In Congress' latest clash mixing the politics of abortion, women's health and states' rights, Pence cast the decisive vote in a 51-50 roll call.

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