MPR News PM Update
April 15, 2019
This year, for the first time, three women hold the top positions at some of the most powerful agencies in Minnesota: The U.S. Attorney’s Office, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security Investigations. Today all three of them joined me to tell us about their jobs and the paths that led them there. Tune in tomorrow  when I’ll be talking with a doctor, a mother and a service provider about living with autism spectrum disorder. ~ Angela Davis, MPR News host | Forecast | Updraft
 
Fire engulfs Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, spire collapses, towers still standing

The building burned for hours on Monday, with smoke billowing into the sky. The cause of the cathedral's blaze was not immediately known, but the initial investigation points to an accident.

 
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In Minnesota, Trump talks up tax law, strong economy
President Trump was at a Burnsville business Monday promoting the Republican tax law that took effect last year and taking credit for the strong economy.
Klobuchar releases taxesUrges Trump to do same
Previously Tax preparers expect more extensions this season
Tax DayGov. Walz, first lady release returns
 
Charges: Man who threw child off MOA 3rd floor wanted to kill

Prosecutors say Emmanuel Aranda, now charged with attempted murder, told police he had come to the mall Thursday intending to kill an adult, but that it did not "work out" and so Friday he chose the boy instead.

 
Justice Department expects to release Russia report Thursday

The Justice Department expects to make a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on the Trump-Russia investigation public Thursday morning.

Mueller reportWhat you need to know

 
Noor trial: Chief says no talk of thump on squad after Ruszczyk shot
Prosecutors are expected to call more witnesses in the trial of ex-cop Mohamed Noor, ranging from use-of-force experts to his former partner, who witnessed the shooting of Justine Ruszczyk.
Full coverage: The trial of former officer Mohamed Noor
 
Measles outbreak 'accelerates,' health officials warn

This year, the U.S. has confirmed 550 measles cases so far. A recent spike is connected to an outbreak in New York City and New York State, but there are outbreaks in four other states too.

 
Photos: Fueled by snowmelt, North Shore waterfalls put on a show
From the streams that cascade through Duluth to mighty High Falls on the Canadian border, the waterfalls of Minnesota's North Shore are putting on a show.
Stocking up, waiting out the flood:life on the Isle of Oslo
 
Some 3M money now up for grabs for local water projects

State agencies are making $25 million available for accelerated projects that tackle long-term drinking water solutions in the east Twin Cities metro.

 
Pulitzer Prizes honor journalists under threat with new crop of winnters

Prize Administrator Dana Canedy is stepping behind the lectern Monday to deliver good news to distinguished journalists, authors, musicians, scholars and others ranging across 21 categories.

 
Wanted: Sculptor for historic MN Capitol project

A Minnesota Capitol board is beginning a search for a sculptor to memorialize Nellie Stone Johnson with a life-size sculpture.

 
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