June 20, 2019
We’re back in the rainfall business for the rest of the week. It won't rain the entire time, but your lawn and garden may get a good watering this afternoon through Sunday. And we'll have our warm, summer days back next week! Got some cool plans for getting outdoors this summer? Share with us what you're up to this season here or through social media with #OutsideinMN! ~ MPR News staff | Forecast | Updraft

10 years after viral video, St. Paul's 'JK wedding' couple still dancing

St. Paul's Jillian Peterson and Kevin Heinz had the biggest wedding moment of 2009 when their dance down the aisle went viral on YouTube. Ninety-eight million views later, they remain internet sensations, though their kids still don't think they're very cool.
Watch: The 'JK Wedding Entrance Dance' video

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See a turtle on the road? Help it live another day

June is nesting season for turtles, and females are looking for a place to lay their eggs. But roads can be a deadly hazard.
Good girl! These dogs are helping save habitats by finding rare turtles
More: DNR busts Minnesota snapping turtle poachers, frees turtles

St. Paul police investigating Metro State attack as hate crime

"The victim was targeted by the suspect due to an appearance or his possible ethnic origin," said a police spokesperson. The suspect is a white adult male, and he remains at large.

What would you do if you were #governorforhours

Today, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan was temporary governor while Gov. Tim Walz was undergoing knee surgery. She didn't do anything of note with her time at the helm, but a few of our Twitter followers shared what they'd do if given the chance.

Trump says, 'You'll soon find out' if U.S. will strike, after Iran shoots down drone

The U.S. says Iran's claims that the drone was in its airspace are false. On Twitter, President Trump says, "Iran made a very big mistake!"
More: Iran shoots down U.S. spy drone; CENTCOM says it was in international airspace

Appetites: Food truck helps keep Minnesota kids fed when school is out

Schools are using a truck that would feel right at home outside of a brewery to bring healthy breakfasts and lunches to kids during the summer.

Shadowy exhibits added to Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

Artists Seitu Jones and Ta-coumba Aiken have installed a series of shadow representations in the sidewalks commemorating Minneapolitans the artists consider significant but overlooked.

Women's World Cup: USA defeats rival Sweden 2-0, finishes atop group

The defending champion U.S. national team faced its toughest test of the Women's World Cup and remained dominant Thursday night, beating Sweden 2-0 to serve up a measure of revenge against the team that stunned the confident Americans in the last Olympics.

Minneapolis-based American Refugee Committee retires 'refugee' from its name

The American Refugee Committee will now be known as Alight to get away from the negative connotations that can come with the word, "refugee."

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