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Good afternoon! DFL Gov. Mark Dayton says the escalation of health insurance rates under the federal Affordable Care Act is a "very serious problem" and he wants to see the next president and Congress make changes. "The reality is the Affordable Care Act is no longer affordable for increasing numbers of people," Dayton said. | Forecast
 


Hopkins Legionnaires' disease traced to beverage plant

The Minnesota Department of Health says it found Legionella bacteria at a cooling tower at Citrus Systems in Hopkins. | FAQ

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Portal boosts access to Minneapolis police conduct data

The city launched the website Tuesday, with the goal of increasing police department transparency, access and accountability.

For fashion designer Christian Siriano, no size is out of style

You could say Siriano is having a moment: He featured five plus-size models at a recent fashion show and dressed stars of all sizes for this year's Emmys.

Trump debate comment inspires #MuslimsReportStuff, and it's very funny

The GOP nominee reacted to a questioner who said she's Muslim by saying Muslims have to "come in and report when they see something going on." Muslims on The Internet responded with comedy. | Election 2016

Trace the remarkable history of the humble pencil

The classroom writing implement has roots in exploding stars, the French Revolution, the British crown jewels and Walden Pond.

More hunting dogs killed by wolves during bear season

Wisconsin's growing wolf population and increased hunting activity may have contributed to a significant increase in the number of hunting dogs killed by wolves during the bear hunting season, according to the state Department of Natural Resources.

At Sacramento Kings game, singer of national anthem takes a knee

Since 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began kneeling during the national anthem to protest oppression, more athletes have followed his lead. Now a woman singing the anthem has joined, too.

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