Good morning! Well, today's the day. A dangerous heat wave arrives in Minnesota today, with temps climbing well into the 90s and possibly into triple-digit territory. Stay hydrated and safe if you're outdoors. In releated news, this is probably not at all what you want to hear as the heat wave rolls in, but the latest temperature numbers from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say the first six months of 2016 were the hottest on record around the planet. | Forecast |
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie led a call-and-response indictment of the Democrat's record; other GOP leaders said little about their party's nominee. But Trump's kids brought the focus back to Dad. | Election 2016 |
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Minnesota Republicans say Jeff Larson's a pro at getting things done while staying out of the limelight. Those skills will be tested this week. Larson's running the GOP convention. | Capitol View blog |
Today is the last day for the public to comment on whether two controversial mining leases near the Boundary Waters should be renewed. | Previously: Hundreds in Duluth comment on minerals mining near Boundary Waters |
The protesters, many of them teachers, blocked downtown streets for about three hours Tuesday evening. | Full coverage: The death of Philando Castile |
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St. Croix Crossing is really more like 980 mini bridges, strung end-to-end between Minnesota and Wisconsin. Those puzzle pieces are finally being fitted together. |
Jim Northrup is very sick, but he's not worried. As he contemplates the end of his life, he's found peace and satisfaction in the traditional life he's led. | Arts & Culture |
Photographer John Glanton left behind hundreds of historic images when he died. The one problem is that most people in them are unknown. |
It's official -- the Vikings stadium is complete, and tours open for the public this weekend. In the meantime, here's a sneak peak. In 2012, the corporate Twitter account for a bookstore in London posted a joke about Pokemon. "I'm in love," a woman responded. More tweets followed, then a date. The wedding was last weekend. | The Thread |