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Good afternoon! If you're a football or basketball fan you get to show your love, or lack there of, through boos, screams and cheers. But with keeping quiet written into the founding rules, golf fans must channel their excitement a little more quietly. Thus the 'golf clap' was born. | Forecast
 

Schools find 'emotional learning' a path to student success

Schools across the country are using "social-emotional learning" techniques to help students manage emotions, empathize and make decisions. Leaders at Apple Valley's Eastview High have embraced the trend, which research shows can boost student achievement. | Education

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Hwy. 169, Ryder Cup traffic top weekend road woes

Traffic could be slow this weekend, most notably in the southwest metro area, where the Ryder Cup is in full swing. Construction could cause some serious headaches in other parts of the state.

Trump again attacks former Miss Universe winner

Shaming Alicia Machado over intimate details from her past was particularly risky as Trump tries win over more female voters. | Previously: Trump again criticizes pageant-winner's weight

Accomplice convicted in Lakeville girls' disappearance

A jury in Dakota County deliberated about an hour Thursday before convicting a Minnesota woman who helped a mother hide her two teenage daughters from their father.


 
 

Big cat: Lynx coach Reeve named WNBA coach of the year

Cheryl Reeve has already led the Lynx to three WNBA championships and has them primed to win a fourth. This is her second time being named WNBA coach of the year.

Minnesota regulator: Insurance market in dire situation

All seven companies offering plans through the Minnesota's exchange or directly to consumers were prepared to leave the market for 2017 following a major insurer's exit earlier this year.

Forget self-driving cars. Self-driving chairs have arrived

Nissan unveiled the ProPilot chair, a high-tech self-driving seat that the automaker says makes waiting in line "easy and fun" by using technology designed for semi-autonomous cars. | Robot overlords are now delivering pizza

CDC urges Americans to get a flu shot as soon as possible

There's plenty of vaccine available this year, and the sooner people get vaccinated the better, federal health officials say. A recent drop in vaccination, especially among the elderly, is a concern. | Yes, it's possible to get your flu shot too soon

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