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Minneapolis' Mary Tyler Moore house has a buyer after five years on market: [The deal wonât close until mid September](, so the identity of the buyers of the turreted house near Lake of the Isles is a mystery and the listing agent declined to comment.
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2 swimmers die despite intense rescue effort at Duluth's Park Point: First responders were called just before 4:30 p.m. Thursday after [a teenage girl and her father âdisappeared in the wavesâ of Lake Superior]( and family members did not see them surface for several minutes, according to a news release from the Duluth Fire Department.
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Grand re-opening celebrations kick off at Minnesota Capitol: [The weekend of events marks the end]( of a nearly four-year, $310 million restoration project at the state Capitol. An expected 50,000 to 60,000 guests will take in behind-the-scenes tours, listen to live music and watch dance performances and take in fireworks on the Capitol lawn, among other events. [You can find a full schedule of events here.]( In case you missed it last weekend, [check out this snazzy graphic showing the improvements]( you can (and can't) see at the freshly renovated Capitol building.
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BCA gets warrant to search phones of police involved in Damond shooting: State investigators obtained a search warrant to [examine the work-issued iPhones of the two Minneapolis police officers]( involved in the shooting of Justine Ruszczyk Damond, according to records released Thursday. Damond will be remembered at [a public memorial at 7 p.m. tonight at Lake Harriet Band Shell]( in southwest Minneapolis.
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I-394 to east I-94 ramp to close a day earlier than expected: The ramp from east I-394 to east I-94 in downtown Minneapolis [will close for two weeks starting Sunday night]( â not Monday night as the Minnesota Department of Transportation originally announced.
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Columbia Heights restaurant owner faces more allegations of forced labor: A second immigrant has accused Pisanu "Pat" Sukhtipyaroge of sexual misconduct and [forcing him to work at his Twin Cities restaurants.](
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Trump warns North Korea that U.S. is "locked and loaded": President Donald Trump on Friday again delivered a bold warning to North Korea, tweeting that the U.S. military is "locked and loaded" if the isolated rogue nation acts "unwisely,"Â [escalating an exchange of threats between the nuclear-armed nations.]( The president on Thursday brushed off Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to expel hundreds of U.S. diplomatic employees from Russia, instead [thanking Putin and insisting it would save the U.S. significant cash.](
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Oregon mother sues hospital in death of 4-day-old son she smothered: [She claims the hospital is at fault for her child's death]( because the newborn was put in bed with her at night to breastfeed while she was unsupervised and medicated with pain and sleep aids.
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Thanks to the "four Ds," the self-storage business is booming: [Not to be confused with the "five Ds."]( The U.S. has an estimated 2.6 billion square feet of self-storage, according to the Self Storage Association. [Thatâs about 8.1 square feet per person](, and thatâs growing.
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Scientists on research vessel spot 2 rare whales in Bering Sea: Federal researchers studying critically endangered North Pacific right whales sometimes go years without finding their subjects. [Over the weekend they got lucky.](
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First American woman summits Pakistan's legendary K-2: [The first American woman to scale Pakistan's dangerous K-2 summit]( says it was a "proud moment" when she hoisted the U.S. and Pakistani flags at the top of the mountain.
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Video shows car's 7-story fall from Texas parking garage: Police in Austin have released [surveillance video showing a car plunging seven stories]( from a downtown parking garage and striking another vehicle as it lands in an alley.
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Trending
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Minnesota pooches enjoy the dog days of summer: Hereâs a tip: The way to a personâs heart is definitely through his or her pet. Or, in this case, dog. More than 100 readers sent in pictures showing how their pooch beats the heat during the summer. [Here are some of our favorites.](
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A classic cheeseburger at the new Original on 42nd: There are nine sandwiches on the menu at the new-ish Original on 42nd, the aptly named sandwich shop that has squeezed itself into the tiny former original home of the Colossal Cafe. To chefs/co-owners Andy Lilja and Stephanie Kochlin, [including a burger on that roster was a no-brainer.](
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Jazz legend Herbie Hancock talks music, recovery and partying with Prince: The jazz giant is working on a new album with Snoop Dogg and Pharrell, [and he'll preview it at the Minnesota Zoo.](
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Sports roundup
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It's early, but Vikings' offense still lagging far behind defense: If you were looking for early evidence Thursday night that the gap between the Vikings' offense and defense had narrowed, [you had to come away disappointed]( despite the 17-10 victory at Buffalo.
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Molitor sends message with handling of rookie starter Dietrich Enns: Enns was charged with one earned run over 2 1/3 innings on Thursday. He was lifted after walking in a run in the third - [which shows you that Paul Molitor is managing to win.](
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Akeem Springs believes Gophers can be better with out him this season: The 23-year-old sharp-shooting guard, recovering from a torn Achilles heel, [made his first public appearance since the NCAA tourney]( while holding a basketball camp this week with ex-Gophers point guard Al Nolen in Golden Valley.
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Quote of the day
“One thing that might change at the Capitol in the future is there might be a woman governor. And it might be me.” -- [Duluth third-grader Hope Anderson](, reading from her contest-winning essay on the Minnesota Capitol.
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Worth a click
The story behind the ultra-catchy "DuckTales" theme song: [Here's a fun piece of musicology]( (and late Gen X/early Millennial nostalgia) from Vanity Fair on how "history's catchiest single minute of music" came to be. Don't miss the rendition by the all-star cast of the show's upcoming reboot.
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Talkers trivia
Want to win a Star Tribune travel mug? Today is Friday, so it's time for a trivia question. The correct answer can be found in a story that appeared in Talkers this week. We can't prevent you from simply Googling the answer, so Googling is encouraged! E-mail your answer to [talkers@startribune.com]( by midnight on Sunday night. A winner will be selected at random from the correct responses. That lucky reader will receive an official Star Tribune travel mug, as well as a shout-out in Monday's newsletter.
Here is this week's question: An "urban castle" in downtown Minneapolis may be converted into what?
Good luck!
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From the archives
Aug. 11, 1954: Three prominent Minnesotans â from left, dairy magnate Ray Ewald, Minneapolis Mayor Eric Hoyer and former Minnesota governor Judge Luther Youngdahl â take in a a Minneapolis Millers game at Nicollet Park. Youngdahl said he was rooting for a new baseball stadium and major-league team, wishes that would be granted in the coming years. (Photo: Star Tribune)
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