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Good morning! Sunny, with light winds today. Highs near 50. We've got another debate for you on MPR News today, this time with 5th District candidates Ilhan Omar, a Democrat, and Republican Jennifer Zielinski. They'll join Tom Crann in the studio at 2:30 p.m. Here's how you can watch or listen . Have questions for the candidates? Submit them now. | Forecast
Poll: Wardlow moves ahead of Ellison in MN attorney general race
In a significant reversal, the latest MPR News/Star Tribune Minnesota Poll finds Republican Doug Wardlow now leading DFLer Keith Ellison by 7 points, with some calling their Wardlow support a vote against Ellison. | Klobuchar, Smith lead in U.S. Senate races | Walz out front in governor's race but Johnson gains ground
Search expands for evidence in Wisconsin homicides and girl's disappearance
Up to 2,000 volunteers are expected to help authorities look for evidence Tuesday in the Barron, Wis., area. Meanwhile, authorities said they're looking for two cars in connection with Jayme Closs' disappearance.
Turkish president: Saudis plotted writer's killing for days

Saudi officials murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi in their Istanbul consulate after plotting his death for days, Turkey's president said Tuesday, contradicting Saudi Arabia's explanation that the writer was accidentally killed.

As migrant caravan winds north, Trump vows to cut aid to countries they're fleeing

Thousands of mostly Central American migrants have crossed into Mexico with hopes of reaching the U.S. But Trump doesn't like it, and he's threatening to punish the countries they come from.

Duluth City Council approves police gear spending, despite protests
Protesters wearing masks and bandannas shouted and chanted throughout the meeting, vowing to shut it down. But after a recess and without any discussion because of the noise, the council voted 6-2 to authorize the purchase. 
Project Hotdish has Brooklyn Park residents hot

A warehouse development proposed for the Twin Cities suburb of Brooklyn Park has residents near the site riled up over traffic, noise and property values.

Microplastics are turning up everywhere, even in human excrement

A very small study shows that microplastics are in human waste in many parts of the world. While it's not entirely clear what that means for our health, it might be a sign that we need to pull back.

Museum of the Bible says 5 of its most famed artifacts are fake

After independent analysis, the museum said on Monday that five of its famed Dead Sea Scrolls fragments were fake. They will be pulled from their exhibit. Other fragments will undergo further study.

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