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Good morning! Getting warmer! Highs in the mid-80s today. Severe storms could develop later this evening. Speaking of heat and summer, summer's great and all -- when it's not trying to kill you. OK, we're exaggerating. But summer in Minnesota really does bring out all kinds of less-than-desirable things like ticks, gnats and toxic algae. Click the link to learn how you can fight back. | Forecast

Rochester officials seek solutions to keep homeless out of skyways
After a brutal winter when more homeless people used the city skyways for shelter, Rochester officials are seeking new solutions for the coming cold season. | Despite improving economy, state's homeless population jumps 10 percent since  2015
Robert Mueller to testify publicly before 2 House committees
Democrats say Robert Mueller has agreed to testify publicly July 17 before the House Judiciary and intelligence committees after both panels issued subpoenas to him Tuesday evening.
Hearing on wolves' protected status draws large, passionate crowds
The hearing was the only opportunity, anywhere in the country, for members of the public to give input in person on the federal proposal to take gray wolves off the endangered and threatened species list.
Richfield woman asks pardons board to help her avoid persecution in home country
The Minnesota Board of Pardons does not appear likely to grant clemency to a woman convicted of killing her husband after he allegedly abused and raped her. Amreya Shefa, 46, is no longer in prison, but remains jailed while she awaits deportation. | Emotional pardons hearing sparks calls for change
Amid medical mystery, Como Zoo gorillas returning to public view
The gorilla family at Como Zoo welcomed a new member in 2017, a baby born to Alice, one of the troop's adult females. But most visitors have not seen little Nyati. Zookeepers say that's about to change now that they've made progress on a medical mystery affecting the mother. 
Breakouts, burns and zingers: What to watch in the Democratic debates
The challenge: Convey their plans for the nation, throw a few elbows and sharpen what's been a blur of a race so far for many Americans. | Debate another key moment for Klobuchar's presidential hopes | 8 questions ahead of the 1st Democratic debates
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