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Good morning! Keep that umbrella handy -- there's a chance of storms  basically all day today. Highs in the mid-80s. Have you heard? The world champion women's national soccer team is coming to St. Paul! The World Cup winners will play Portugal in a Sept. 3 exhibition game at Allianz Field. Get your tickets now! Well, actually, get your tickets Friday if you're a Minnesota United season ticket holder. For Allianz Field waiting list members, you'll have to wait until 2 p.m. Minnesota United newsletter subscribers can buy tickets starting on Monday and sales to the general public will begin Wednesday.  | Forecast

On the North Shore, many hands work to help a dying forest
A host of factors are laying waste to Minnesota’s northeastern forests. Today, many people are working to rebuild a forest that’s resilient to climate change, and resembling the famous features Minnesotans know and love. | Video: Restoring white pine on Minnesota's North Shore | How the warming climate will turn the Boundary Waters in a barren grassland
What's next after Mueller? Lawsuits, investigations and more
Democrats say they will continue to hold Trump to account. But Republicans say that nothing should be next, at least when it comes to investigations of the president. | Mueller on election interference: 'They're doing it as we sit here' | Trump, allies frame Mueller testimony as win for White House
Hmong farmers, HealthEast write prescription for better health: Veggie boxes
Eating healthy can be a challenge for people who lack access to fresh produce, or can’t afford it. The Hmong American Farmers Association and HealthEast have been trying to change that, and in turn, transform the doctor-patient relationship. 
Minnesota Historical Society offers support to dementia caregivers
The Minnesota Historical Society, the designated keeper of the state’s memories, is helping people providing care to Minnesotans whose memories and mental abilities are fading because of dementia. | Experts call for better dementia detection | When is forgetfulness dementia?
Rattlesnake squad comes to the rescue — of the snakes
When temperatures soar in southeastern Minnesota, homeowners tend to have more run-ins with the typically shy, and threatened, timber rattlesnake. When that happens, the rattlesnake responders are called in. | How you and your dog can avoid snake bites -- and what to do if you get bitten
DFL lawmakers ask Gov. Walz to suspend PolyMet permits
The 18 legislators said a flawed permitting process led to flawed permits, and raised questions about why the MPCA asked the EPA to issue critical comments over the phone and not into the public record. Republican lawmakers say they’ll respond with their own letter in support of PolyMet.
Washington Co. deputy charged with manslaughter in on-duty shooting
Deputy Brian Krook pleaded not guilty to the charge during a Wednesday court appearance. Krook shot and killed Benjamin Evans in April 2018 after deputies tried to persuade Evans to put down a gun.
This Supreme Court case made school district lines a tool for segregation
Today, "inequality is endemic" in America's public schools, according to a new report.
Puerto Rico governor says he is resigning Aug. 2
The announcement comes after nearly two weeks of furious protests and political upheaval touched off by a leak of crude and insulting chat messages between Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló and his top advisers.
Pa. school district reverses course and will now accept donations to cover lunch debt
The financially struggling school district that threatened foster care over unpaid lunch debt is now apologizing for dozens of letters officials sent this month to parents.
Art Hounds: Art that activates 'the other four' senses
Plus, Art Hounds recommend a play made up of puzzles and the Minnesota ArtCar Parade. 
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