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July 8, 2016 8:58 AM

Storms this week produced record rains, plenty of power trouble

Storms earlier this week caused some grief in the form of power outages and flooded streets.

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July 8, 2016 8:55 AM

The role of Facebook Live in the reaction to the Castile shooting

Many people are commenting on the remarkable poise of Diamond Reynolds as she captured her boyfriend's death on live video. This technology that allows Reynolds, and others, to take this action is relatively new.

by Cathy Wurzer

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July 7, 2016 10:01 AM

How does climate change aggravate street flooding?

Climate scientists have noted that warming temperatures put more moisture in the atmosphere, leading to heavier rains.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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July 7, 2016 4:00 AM

For-profit colleges in Minnesota face new challenges

In 2011, Minnesota School of Business had 258 students studying at its Lakeville campus. Now the campus' single building is being cleared out in preparation for sale.

by Peter Cox

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July 6, 2016 9:00 AM

Review: A touching performance from Adele

More than 18,000 fans braved the storms Tuesday night to fill the Xcel Energy Center for the first show of Adele's U.S tour.

by Cathy Wurzer

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July 6, 2016 4:00 AM

Political pressures intensify on Minnesota's few black lawmakers

Only three of 201 state lawmakers are African-American. All face primary contests on Aug. 9. Their challengers, who are also black, say the legislators they want to replace aren't changing things fast enough.

by Tim Pugmire

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July 5, 2016 9:00 AM

Adele kicks off U.S. tour in St. Paul

She has come a long way since her first trip to the Twin Cities in 2008 when she performed at the 600-seat Theatre de la Jeune Lune in Minneapolis.

by Cathy Wurzer

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July 5, 2016 9:00 AM

When a bird hits the glass, what to measure?

The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority is expected to announce later this month a study on whether the glass on the new Vikings stadium is harmful to birds.

by Cathy Wurzer

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July 5, 2016 4:00 AM

Could Trump's presence flip Minn. district to DFL?

Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District has stayed safely Republican. But with GOP Rep. John Kline's retirement and Donald Trump the GOP's presidential candidate, DFLers see a chance to swing the district.

by Mark Zdechlik