May 30, 2019
You may know her as a senior adviser to former President Barack Obama. But Valerie Jarrett has quite the story to tell about her whole life. In her new book, she shares the details of her early childhood in Iran, the racism and segregation her family endured in Chicago in the 1950s and the challenge of being a single mother after her divorce. I recently sat down with Jarrett to talk about her book, “Finding My Voice.” You can listen to that conversation here. ~ Angela Davis, MPR News host | Forecast | Updraft

Farewell to MPR's own Bob Collins

Sometimes you hear the phrase, "it's the end of an era," and you think, "yeah, right." Well, here at Minnesota Public Radio, it truly is the end of an era. Bob Collins is retiring.
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Walz signs education budget bill with others to follow

Gov. Tim Walz highlighted a funding measure for public schools as his first budget bill signing following last week's special session.
Senate Majority Leader Gazelka expects insulin bill to return in 2020
Earlier: Legislature passes $48 billion budget, ends special session
Walz on session: 'Functioning government matters'

Louisiana's Democratic governor signs abortion ban into law

With his signature, Gov. John Bel Edwards made Louisiana the fifth state to enact a law prohibiting abortion when a fetal heartbeat is detected, joining Mississippi, Kentucky, Ohio and Georgia. Alabama's gone further, outlawing virtually all abortions.

Mueller hands his caseload to Congress, as impeachment calls grow louder

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi continues to stress that Democrats will conduct investigations and pursue facts before opening potential impeachment proceedings.
Wednesday: Mueller says charging Trump was 'not an option we could consider'

In Rochester, building a hub for the city's growing black community

In a city that just 10 years ago was almost 90 percent white, Rochester doesn't have the kind of black-owned businesses and neighborhoods you'd find in larger metropolitan communities.
More from Rochester: Helping single moms rebound from tough times
Appetites: A new generation of 'Mayo spouses' are changing Rochester's food scene

No such thing as the Poop Fairy: Duluth tries whimsy offensive on scofflaw dog owners

Every spring, the piles of dog waste that were frozen all winter start to melt. It's a messy, potentially hazardous problem. So the parks department is reminding residents to pick up after their pets.
Shops, workplaces go dog-friendly But not everyone digs it
Don't call them mutts They're American Shelter Dogs
Tell MPRHas the dog love gone too far?

Minnesota music legend Tony 'Little Sun' Glover dies at 79

Known internationally for playing harmonica with Koerner, Ray and Glover, Glover is being remembered for his musical artistry and influence -- and his remarkable writing.
The Current:Minnesota music legend Tony Glover dies at 79
In 2012: Koerner and Glover play the 400 Bar again

A Gustavus student is suing Trump over climate change

Nathan Barring, a 19-year-old Minnesota college student, is a plaintiff in the landmark Juliana v. United States climate change lawsuit. Oral arguments are set for Tuesday in a federal appeals court.

Scientists genetically modify fungus to kill mosquitoes that spread malaria

The modified fungus produces spider toxin that rapidly kills mosquitoes, raising hopes for a new weapon to fight a disease that sickens millions. But not everyone is convinced.

The Five: Patriotism, bad plastic surgery decisions, and sexy spycraft

Every week, senior producer Stephanie Curtis stops by to tell us what to read, watch, listen to, or experience.

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