June 5, 2019
Summer break from school means freedom! But it can also lead to summer learning loss, also known as summer slide. Researchers from the National Summer Learning Association say most students lose about two months of math skills and low-income children lose about four or five months in reading. Today I spoke with three educators about what they’ve seen and what can be done to prevent it. ~ Angela Davis | Forecast | Updraft | Podcasts: Apple | Google

Hookah coals blamed, man charged in pavilion fire at Bde Maka Ska

An attempted hookah session gone wrong appears to be the explanation for the fire that burned down the pavilion and restaurant at Bde Maka Ska, also known as Lake Calhoun. Hennepin County prosecutors say they've charged a man in connection with the May 16 fire.
May 16:Fire heavily damages Bde Maka Ska pavilion, restaurant
Earlier : Cops seek 2 in connection to Bde Maka Ska pavilion fire
Photos: Iconic Bde Maka Ska lakeside pavilion demolished after fire

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Top Democrat 'confident' Mueller will testify 'soon.' Here's what Congress might ask

Special counsel Robert Mueller hasn't closed the door on a hearing but has said his report includes everything he would have to say. Lawmakers could play by those rules and still learn something new.

Before sentencing, Noor supporters speak of his kindness and compassion

Police officers, friends and family are asking a judge to consider Mohamed Noor's character when she sentences him Friday. In April, Noor was convicted of killing an unarmed woman, Justine Ruszczyk, while responding to her 911 call.
Did race color the Noor verdict? Question lingers for some
Full coverage: The trial of Mohamed Noor

House Speaker wants a September special session for bonding, insulin

Lawmakers are not set to meet again until Feb. 11, 2020, but DFL Speaker Melissa Hortman of Brooklyn Park says there's no reason lawmakers can't come back before then to take up some unfinished business.

So you don't need 10K steps a day -- how many do you need?

A new study says you can walk far fewer steps a day to see health benefits.

St. Paul cops warn of 'bad batch' of heroin as overdose reports spike

The city has seen at least five suspected heroin overdoses in the past 36 hours, and police say they're concerned people may be buying heroin laced with chemicals, making the drug even more deadly.

Climate change is making Minnesota's skies smoky this summer

Western wildfires, hastened by the ever-warming climate, are making for smoky summer skies miles away in Minnesota.
More: Canadian fires trigger southern Minnesota air quality alert

MN Better Business Bureau warns of a wave of puppy scams

BBB officials say they're concerned about a spike in reports of fraudulent pet adoption operations that offer expensive dogs that never make it to their adoptive homes.

Dylan releasing 14-disc Rolling Thunder box set

The shows during Bob Dylan's 1975 Rolling Thunder Revue tour were considered some of the most dynamic and interesting of his career.

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