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Flanders Fire in Crow Wing County now 60 percent contained
The fire started Saturday and had grown to more than 1,600 acres in size by Sunday night. Crews continue working to strengthen containment lines and extinguish hot spots.
Gabriela Jaquez has 20 points, 8 rebounds to help Sky beat Lynx 86-79
Rookie Gabriela Jaquez set career highs with 20 points and eight rebounds, Kamilla Cardoso had 11 points and 12 rebounds, and the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 86-79. Rachel Banham scored 13 points, Natasha Cloud added 11 points and seven assists and Jacy Sheldon scored 10 for the Sky.
Stewart Trail Fire on Minnesota’s North Shore is now 62 percent contained
A wildfire on the North Shore that burned more than 30 buildings is now more than 60 percent contained — with favorable weather conditions helping firefighting crews. Residents are being allowed back into the burn area this afternoon to check on damage to their homes or cabins. Officials say the fire was started by a downed power line.
Fergus Falls hosts homecoming for ‘American Idol’ Top 5 finalist Chris Tungseth
Fergus Falls construction worker Chris Tungseth returned home to celebrate his “American Idol” achievement. He is the first Minnesotan to make it to the semifinals of the show.
Inside the U’s baby science research lab, a look at how the world learns  
The University of Minnesota Child Brain and Perception Lab explores how infants and toddlers make sense of the people around them. MPR News spent a day recently at the lab watching one of the “pilot babies” discover their world.