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Good morning! A picture perfect Thursday. Sunny with highs in the 80s. The heat cranks up after that. Hot and humid -- we're talking 90s -- through next week. Don't anyone complain because remember that never-ending winter we JUST survived? So here's something you don't hear about every day in Chicago: A 4-5 foot alligator is living in a lagoon at one of the city's most popular parks. Officials couldn't say how the creature got there. City officials say alligator traps are being placed around the lagoon in hopes the animal will swim into one and be safely removed.  | Forecast

Taxpayers helped fund 'Tonight Show' Super Bowl broadcast from Minnesota
Jimmy Fallon sprinkled Minnesota references throughout his "Tonight Show" remote broadcast after the 2018 Super Bowl. Minnesota gave the show almost $267,000 despite some misgivings about the subsidy. | Timeline: How "The Tonight Show" got a rebate from Minnesota
Beach closed? Blame it on the rain
Several beaches around the Twin Cities metro are closed because bacterial contamination poses a health risk for swimmers.
Number of sickened 4th of July boaters nears 120
Officials say the number of people reportedly sickened while boating around Big Island on Lake Minnetonka over the Fourth of July has grown to nearly 120.
Once-threatened peregrines flying high across Minnesota
In less than 20 years' time, the peregrine falcon has bounced back from "endangered to fully recovered." Staff and volunteers at Tettagouche State Park just wrapped up their peregrine banding program for the year. | Video: Peregrines make a comeback
Trump to hold news conference on census citizenship question
A Supreme Court ruling has temporarily barred the question, but Trump has said he may issue an executive order or memorandum to try to force the issue.
Broken promises: Teachers sue U.S. over student loans that weren't forgiven
One of the biggest U.S. teachers unions is suing the Department of Education, alleging a loan forgiveness program for millions of public service workers violates federal law and the Constitution.
9 Minnesota waterfalls you can see on a daytrip
Here's a guide to some of Minnesota's waterfalls that, perhaps, are less-traveled and still accessible with only short hikes. | So you think rock climbing looks cool. Here's how to start | Finding spiritual connections, a sense of place on the MIssissippi | Outside in Minnesota
Art Hounds: A dog's tale of love and grief
Plus, Art Hounds recommend the Vintage Band Festival in Northfield and "Holding On: Unexpected Stories of World War II" in Minneapolis.
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