Meteorologist Adam Lorch says we will see increasing clouds Tuesday afternoon ahead of the next storm system, with showers and thunderstorms across the northern part of the viewing area during the afternoon.

Gov. Mark Dayton says the state will conduct a new walleye survey of Lake Mille Lacs and could possibly ease fishing restrictions.

Under the proposal, owners of vacant buildings in the city would be charged $500 dollars the first year their property is left vacant. That fee would increase by $500 dollars each additional year the building is vacant.