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Good evening. Last week, Ryan McCartan, an Excelsior native, made his Broadway debut playing Fieryo, the lead male role in the hit musical "Wicked." McCartan shared the details of his experience and his dream's beginnings with All Things Considered host Tom Crann. And southern Minnesota is in for some severe weather this evening so make sure you check your forecast and stay safe!
'Off the rails': Sheriff details massive failure of Wetterling probe
Stearns Country Sheriff Don Gudmundson delivered a brutal assessment Thursday of the cascading errors and friction among law enforcement that let Jacob Wetterling's killer stay free for decades even as the evidence pointed overwhelmingly to Danny Heinrich. . | Read the sheriff's presentation | Full coverage
The trials of women in climate science

Some of the most qualified and accomplished climate scientists on earth are women. But are they getting the respect they deserve?

Trial of father accused of impregnating daughter delayed for competency test

Lawyers for a Twin Cities man accused of abusing his daughters suspect he's not mentally able to stand trial. A Hennepin County judge has now ordered a competency exam.

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Wells Fargo to cut 10 percent of workforce over next three years

Wells Fargo plans to cut up to 10 percent of its workforce over the next three years, the bank announced on Thursday, which will result in thousands of job losses for employees of the nation's third-largest bank.

Life insurance company will require policyholders to submit fitness data

John Hanock says it will no longer sell traditional life insurance policies, opting instead for 'interactive' policies which use smart watches and fitbit-type devices to monitor the physical activity of its policyholders.

From 'Everything Under' to 'Overstory': The 2018 Man Booker Prize shortlist

Just half a dozen authors remain in contention for the prestigious fiction award: Anna Burns, Esi Edugyan, Daisy Johnson, Rachel Kushner, Richard Powers and Robin Robertson.

Fact check: Can the Senate enlist the FBI to reopen a Kavanaugh investigation?

A key senator suggests that if the Senate Judiciary Committee needs help investigating the Supreme Court nominee, it could bring in the feds. That's more complicated than it sounds.

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