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Sunrise News to Go: Friday, March 16

Everything you need to know for Friday.

Here's what you need to know heading into Friday, March 16:

A beautiful weekend ahead

There's plenty to do this weekend in the Twin Cities, and the weather is cooperating! Temperatures could get up to 50. You can find the full forecast here.

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Kirk Cousins addresses the media after being introduced as the Vikings new QB.

The Minnesota Vikings have found their quarterback

Kirk Cousins has officially signed with the Vikings following six seasons in Washington. His deal is reportedly worth a guaranteed $84 million. Cousins says he's here to play and to win, and said he believes in the leadership of the Vikings organization.

Minnesota's most notorious drunk driver is the motivation for a new bill at the State Capitol

Danny Lee Bettcher has been arrested 28 times for DUI. State lawmakers have had enough and want drivers to lose their license after their fifth offense.The driver could petition to get it returned after 10 years.

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United Airlines jets sit at gates at O'Hare International Airport on September 19, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois.

A new approach for United Airlines and pets inside planes

The company says it will issue brightly colored bag tags to customers traveling with their pets inside the cabin next month. The new visual measure is to help flight attendants further identify those pets. This all comes after a dog passed away on a recent United Airlines flight. According to the U.S. Department Of Transportation, 24 animals died during air travel last year.

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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department personel and other rescue units work at the scene where a pedestrian bridge collapsed a few days after it was built over southwest 8th street. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

At least 6 dead after Florida bridge collapse

The president of Florida International University says there is 'uncontrollable sadness' after a deadly bridge collapse there. A local fire chief says at least six people died and nine others were injured when the pedestrian bridge came down onto a busy road. The bridge was under construction. There's no word yet on what brought it down.

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