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1. The center and left lanes of I-35E northbound will be closed from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m today. Likewise the center and right lanes of I-35E southbound will also be closed from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

2. Learn about popular French artist Henri Matisse and his collage-style artwork at Eagan's from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Also get a chance to create your own artwork using bold colors and fun shapes. Registration required. Ages: 6-11.

3. On this date in 1981, a tornado swept through the Twin Cities from Edina to Roseville by way of downtown Minneapolis, killing one person and injuring eighty-three others. The tornado caused $47 million in damages, $35 million in Roseville alone.

4. Today is the Africa's Elephant Kingdom Senior Day at the at the  in Apple Valley. Head over to the zoo anytime after 9 a.m. The event will feature door prize drawings just before the start of the film. Visit the gift shop for 10 percent off regularly priced merchandise. Watch a second film the same day for the double feature discount of $6 per person.

5. According to local weather services, today's temperature will remain around 62 degrees until 10 a.m. Temperatures will begin to creep toward 70 degrees around 11 a.m. while the chances of precipitation will drop to below 20 percent.