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Good morning! Warm and humid today, with highs in the mid- to upper 80s. Scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. Some storms could produce large hail and damaging winds. Well, here's your daily dose of sweetness. A 10-year-old Moorhead, Minn., girl hosted a lemonade stand Saturday and raised almost $1,300 to help her parents pay for expenses related to her baby brother's health problems. Everyone say it with me: Awwwwww. | Forecast

Twin Cities henna artist finds culture, religion, fun mix nicely at Eid
Hajira Begum brought henna cones with her to Minnesota to keep a connection to her native India. On Tuesday, the Eden Prairie woman is a sought-after henna tattoo artist, and this time of year she's busy with a special clientele: Muslim families. | What is Ramadan and why do Muslims fast? | KPCC podcast: Tell Them, I Am
5 things to know about Minnesota's medical provider tax
Extending the health care provider tax past its scheduled expiration this year was a major accomplishment of the legislative session. But how much do you know about the tax?
Appeals court rules MN School of Business, Globe U must repay high-interest loans
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has ruled that Globe University and the Minnesota School of Business must pay back students who took out millions of dollars in high-interest loans.
Trump turns from pomp to business in UK visit
President Trump on Tuesday urged embattled Prime Minister Theresa May to "stick around" to complete a U.S.-U.K. trade deal, adding to this recent chapter of uncertainty in the allies' storied relationship.| U.S., Mexico officials to begin talks over tariffs, border
2020 census could lead to worst undercount of black, Latinx people in 30 years
Public debate over a potential citizenship question and immigration enforcement, combined with the census going online, threatens an accurate head count, according to research by the Urban Institute.
Nature deficit: Kids have much to gain by going outside
Experts say that getting kids out in nature holds potential to boost their physical and mental health, support healthy development and improve academics. | What challenges do you encounter when trying to spend more time outside? 
Tidying up: St. Paul downtown businesses, nonprofits offer music, art and cleaner streets
Downtown St. Paul is getting a little polish this summer as nonprofits and local businesses launch a new improvement initiative.
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