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Good evening! The Twin Cities National Weather Service shifted from an earlier "heat advisory" to "excessive heat warning," saying temperatures in the mid-90s will combine with high humidity to produce a heat index between 98 and 103. The warning is in effect until 7 p.m. | NewsCut | Forecast | Updraft 
Mpls. police change policy after report says cops ordered EMS to sedate suspects
The Minneapolis Police Department says it now prohibits its officers from recommending medical treatment to EMTs or paramedics. The policy was spurred by information in a draft report by the city that was leaked to the Star Tribune. It said officers had asked emergency medical services staff to sedate some people at police calls using a powerful sedative.
'It's going to be a mess' come tax season
Minnesota did not align its tax code with the massive rewrite of U.S. tax law last year. Minnesota lawmakers typically change state tax law to conform with federal policy. But Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed this year's tax bill. | Did the new tax law cut your taxes? You might be surprised
Fun events in the metro this weekend and the construction that stands in your way
From concerts to art shows to festivals, you've got no right to say you're bored in the Twin Cities this weekend. However, construction and the temporary closing of light rail stations in downtown Minneapolis will make getting to the entertainment trickier than normal.
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Pawlenty stiff-arms Johnson in Republican race for governor
Jeff Johnson has tried repeatedly to get Tim Pawlenty to pay attention to him. Two months from the Aug. 14 primary, Johnson concedes he's got ground to make up on Pawlenty. And Pawlenty is providing little indication he will make it easier by engaging his rival.
Scientists target sex pheromones to control bloodsucking sea lamprey in Great Lakes
Great Lakes scientists are closer to using mate-attracting scents to help control the invasive sea lamprey.
Made-in-Minnesota Father's Day gift ideas
Don't just get dad a new tie — express your Minnesota pride as well as your love for the father-figure in your life with a gift made right in your home state. | Spend some quality time with dad this Father's Day
State health insurers eye lower premiums for 2019
Minnesota health insurers are proposing mostly lower premium rates for next year's state's individual health insurance market, the Commerce Department said Friday.
Judge orders Paul Manafort detained amid witness tampering allegations
A federal judge ordered Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, to jail on Friday following allegations by prosecutors that he tampered with witnesses in his case.
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