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Minnesotans brace for the worst as they check on their homes in the path of the wildfires
Residents of northeastern Minnesota were able to check on what is left of their homes and properties on Friday. Federal officials say the rebuilding process will be long, but they are ready to help.
Budget pact will be put to test as Minnesota lawmakers fill in details, bring plan up for votes
An agreement that sets parameters for a new two-year budget will allow for final negotiations and votes in the Legislature. It probably will require a special session to complete.
More crews, milder weather slow growth of northeast Minnesota wildfires
A break in the hot, dry weather is slowing the growth of several wildfires burning in northern Minnesota, which have scorched about 50 square miles and destroyed about 150 structures. More than 200 firefighters are now battling the fires, including four new elite hotshot crews that flew in from other parts of the country. 
Twin Cities conservative and liberal college students try not to stay in their lanes
For the last year, a group of conservative and liberal college students have been meeting monthly to talk politics. The result? New friendships and new perspectives.