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It should be an interesting weather day, with chances of rain and thunder statewide. In the northwest, a winter storm watch begins in the afternoon. Highs there will be in the mid 40s. In the metro, highs in the mid 60s and possible high winds come with afternoon rain. More on 

Trump continues his push to win Minnesota with a rally today. 

 to the event itself. We’ll stream video from the event and happenings outside our 

 if you’re traveling in the metro area.

To understand the context for President Trump’s reelection campaign stop

 at the Target Center, read our stories on how he 

Twenty firms have been driving the bulk of global climate change. 

 has named names for the fossil fuel companies who have been driving the environmental crisis since 1965 — the year experts and governments widely knew the industry’s impacts.

Cub Foods could get a new owner next year. 

United Natural Foods confirmed the popular grocery chain could be on the market once again, as the 

Holly, a salmon-stuffed bear, has won the “Fat Bear Week” title at an Alaskan national park. Some 187,000 votes were cast and Holly won by a longshot, as 

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The president’s visit, and maybe some snow, are today’s top headlines. Plus, a big, fluffy bear.

Two women are in front of the mayor's office, holding signs. 

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