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Good morning! Some light rain this morning and afternoon, with strong storms possible tonight. Highs in the lower 80s. So ... when does a joke become a dad joke? When it becomes apparent! What does a father bison say to his son? Bison! OK, OK, we'll stop. But c'mon, you know you wanted to laugh. In honor of Father's Day this weekend, we present the best (or worst) dad jokes you've ever heard. | Forecast

St. Paul is lined with American flags. Who puts them out?
The 2-foot tall flags appear by the thousands every year in St. Paul on Flag Day without explanation, notice or any public funding. | Photos: How Minnesotans display the Stars and Stripes
St. Paul police chief fires five officers, but offers few details
St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell said Thursday he has fired five police officers for what he called a breach of their duty and the public's trust.
Newly released documents detail EPA's concerns over PolyMet
Staff scientists at the EPA had serious concerns last year that the PolyMet copper-nickel mine might not be able to meet state and federal water quality standards under the Clean Water Act, according to documents released Thursday. | In January: Environmental groups appeal PolyMet mine permits
Nurses authorize strike at Twin Cities Children's hospitals
The vote doesn't mean a strike in imminent, but the strike authorization means union leaders could call a strike any time without going back to the rank-and-file. However, before walking out the nurses would have to wait out a 10-day notice period.
Sarah Sanders leaving White House job; governor run ahead?
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders will leave her post at the end of the month, President Trump announced Thursday.
U.S. says Iran took mine off tanker; Iran denies involvement
The U.S. military on Friday released a video it said shows Iran's Revolutionary Guard removing an unexploded limpet mine from one of the oil tankers targeted near the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting the Islamic Republic sought to remove evidence of its involvement from the scene.
Older Minnesotans use plenty of meds, but medical marijuana? Not so much
Minnesotans aged 65 and over are the heaviest users of prescription drugs, but rank third behind two younger age groups in use of medical marijuana. | December: Minnesota OKs medical marijuana to treat Alzheimer's
Photos: A last look inside? James J. Hill Center is closing its doors
After 98 years, the James J. Hill Center is closing on July 3. The Midwest railroad magnate Hill wanted the library to have the most current and accurate materials, and intentionally left out the subjects of law, genealogy, medicine and popular fiction. 
Minnesota homebrewers pushing boundaries, raising standards
As higher-quality ingredients and more brewing know-how lead to better homebrewed beer, dozens of Minnesota homebrewers will show off their work at a charity event this weekend. | Taproom boom takes root across Minnesota | What's in, what's out in craft beer and liquor?
Northern Spark 2019 shines spotlight on Native American community
The late-night Twin Cities arts festival Northern Spark returns Friday and Saturday. This year, one of the places it will set up is in the center of the indigenous community in Minneapolis. | Art Hounds: Northern Spark lights up the night
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