Good morning! And happy Friday! You already knew this -- heck, you could probably already feel it -- but it's going to be a hot one today. Our highs will hover just south of 100. Drink plenty of water and take it easy if you're outdoors today. Have you ever listened to Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud" and thought it sounded familiar? The singer is being sued for $100 million over supposed similarities between his song and the Marvin Gaye hit "Let's Get It On." What do you think? | Forecast
"Minnesota did not want Standing Rock, but this is their Standing Rock. They will have it," said Winona Laduke, executive director of Honor the Earth. "They could have done the right thing, and they would not have this conflict. But be prepared, because we are preparing." | Thursday: PUC backs Enbridge Line 3 oil pipeline, sets route
A man who police say opened fire at a Maryland newspaper office Thursday, killing five and injuring two others, had a long, acrimonious history with the newspaper, including a lawsuit and years of harassment of its journalists on Twitter. | Victims: The 5 killed in the attack
During his years away from the governor's office, Tim Pawlenty joined nine corporate boards. He's still on two as he campaigns for a return to the Minnesota governor's office.
The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for Minnesota, charges that Hormel, Tyson and the other meat packers jointly limited production to boost prices.
