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Good morning! Another hot and humid day today with highs in the 90s. Severe storms possible mostly along Interstate 35. It's Memorial Day weekend -- here are a few places you can go, and things you can do to honor the fallen. For a look at what's open and closed, click here. And finally, If you can't tell the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day, you're not alone. Here's a primer on Memorial Day and Veterans Day, and what each commemorates. | Forecast
Black Fashion Week MN to shine a light on 'overlooked' designers
The first Black Fashion Week MN starts Friday evening to showcase designers and stylists who are largely overlooked in an industry historically dominated by white people. | Twin Cities women launch subscription beauty box for people of color
Minnesota man named as defendant in defamation lawsuit filed by Sandy Hook families

The families of six people killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting have filed a defamation lawsuit against internet and radio personality Alex Jones — and a Minnesota man and his two companies also are named as defendants.

Minneapolis student released to family, staffer recovering from alleged attack
A judge has ordered a student accused of attacking a staffer at his Minneapolis school to be released to his family.
MPR says it will investigate harassment complaint

An employee alleged on Twitter that his former boss had harassed him, and said he had been "silenced" at work.

Wisconsin frack sand sludge spill reaches Mississippi River

Officials in Wisconsin are testing the environmental and health impacts following a frack sand sludge spill that has now reached the Mississippi River.

Harvey Weinstein surrenders to authorities on sexual assault charges

More than 75 women have accused the former Hollywood producer of wrongdoing around the globe. | Report: Women accuse Morgan Freeman of harassment, inappropriate behavior

Trump cancels summit, North Korean leaders leave door open for talks

President Trump's scuttling of a meeting with North Korea's leader caused South Korean President Moon Jae-in to call an emergency meeting of his advisers. North Korean officials still want to meet.

15 injured, some critically, after 2 men set off bomb at Ontario restaurant

Police in Ontario say two men walked into an Indian restaurant near Toronto Thursday night and set off an improvised explosive device, then fled. Three people had "critical blast injuries."

Fargo-Moorhead drone racers discover speed thrills
The rapidly growing sport of drone racing offers players the adrenaline rush of flying while their feet are firmly planted on the ground. An evening with Quad Squad Fargo-Moorhead reveals what all the buzz is about.
'It came for me': How explorer Will Steger survived a run-in with a giant grizzly

Explorer Will Steger shares a few stories of run-ins he's had with wildlife while traveling through the Arctic.

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