Good morning! Isolated storms this afternoon with highs in the mid-50s to low 60s. Rainy this weekend. But then back to the mid-60s -- and 70s! Here's some adorable news to start off your Friday. Hugo the dog ran away from home last week. OK, that sounds terrible. But get this -- he ran away to his doggy day care. Here's video of Hugo sprinting through the front door before booping noses with a buddy. Now that deserves an "awww." | What's on MPR News? | Forecast
Race surfaced in subtle and not-so-subtle ways during the trial of Mohamed Noor. As the ex-Minneapolis police officer awaits his sentence, some believe racial dynamics created an unequal justice. | Full coverage
A St. Paul Public Schools staff member is on administrative leave and the superintendent is apologizing after a "disturbing" video capturing "racist and foul" language at Highland Park Middle School surfaced on social media.
The latest round of tariffs on Chinese imports are expected to hit more products U.S. consumers actually buy, and businesses say they have no choice but to pass the added costs on to consumers.
The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra is facing a loss of corporate funding and will stop sponsoring a contemporary chamber music series and pre-concert discussions starting next season.
