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WEB FORECAST: More Showers, T-Storms on the Way

Submitted by Cassie Hart, Web Reporter/Producer
Monday, May 20th, 2013, 11:03pm

More showers and thunderstorms will continue for the metro.

KSTP.com meteorologist Dave Dahl said the scattered showers will roll through overnight and last into Tuesday. The heavier rainfall will be to the north.

Tonight the low will be around 60. Highs for Tuesday will be around 70.

For Memorial Day weekend, expect 70s with a slight chance for storms.

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River Falls Man Dies After Fall from Party Bus

Submitted by Leslie Dyste, Senior Web Producer
Monday, May 20th, 2013, 6:56pm

A River Falls man has died after falling out of the back of a party bus.

Police say 23-year-old Joel Velure fell out of the back door of the bus on Saturday in Ellsworth and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The bus is owned by Elijah Omweno and leased to Kilimanjaro. Omweno referred questions to his attorney, who did not immediately return a call Monday.

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More Severe Storms Possible Monday

Submitted by Leslie Dyste, Senior Web Producer
Monday, May 20th, 2013, 6:18pm
Hugo, Minnesota - Photo courtesy of Mike Saniti

Skies turned dark and the rain came down in torrents as severe storms rumbled across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
    
The storms sparked numerous severe thunderstorm warnings and some tornado warnings as they advanced from south to north Sunday, though there were no confirmed touchdowns.
    

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Wis. Budget Committee to Consider DNA Expansion

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer
Monday, May 20th, 2013, 6:30am
MGN Online -

Wisconsin lawmakers are set this week to consider Gov. Scott Walker's plan to take DNA from anyone arrested for a felony and anyone convicted of any crime.          

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Wisconsin Has 2 $1 Million Powerball Winners<br />

Submitted by Cassie Hart, Web Reporter/Producer
Sunday, May 19th, 2013, 12:36pm

Two tickets sold in Wisconsin are worth $1 million apiece after Saturday night's Powerball drawing.
    
The sole winning ticket for the $590.5 million jackpot was sold in Florida. But the Wisconsin Lottery says $1 million tickets were sold in Antigo and Milwaukee.
    

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Milwaukee Public Museum to Feature "Poop" Exhibit

Submitted by Cassie Hart, Web Reporter/Producer
Sunday, May 19th, 2013, 11:59am
The Poop on Scoop Traveling Exhibit - Photo courtesy of Peeling Productions

An exhibit traveling to the Milwaukee Public Museum this fall concentrates on something few like to talk in depth about: poop.
    
The exhibit is called "Scoop on Poop" and it's based on a popular children's book by the same name.
    

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National Safe Boating Week Begins

Submitted by Cassie Hart, Web Reporter/Producer
Sunday, May 19th, 2013, 10:00am

As the ice comes off more Minnesota lakes, safety officials are highlighting Saturday's start to National Safe Boating Week.
    
The St. Paul District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the best thing a person can do to stay safe on the water is to wear a life vest or personal flotation device.
    

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