June 3, 2019
Across the country, students of color are more likely to be suspended from school than their white peers. That disparity is especially large here in Minnesota. On today’s show I spoke with two guests about why some students are more likely to be kicked out of school than others, what consequences that has for students, schools and communities, and whose job it is to bring those numbers down. ~ Angela Davis, MPR News host | Forecast | Updraft | Podcasts: Apple | Google

Man who threw child from MOA's 3rd floor gets 19 years; family forgives

Emmanuel Aranda had previously pleaded guilty to attempted premeditated first-degree murder in the April 12 attack on a 5-year-old boy. Aranda told authorities he went to the mall that day looking for someone to kill.
May 14: Man pleads guilty in mall attack against child
'Like a zombie' Mother of suspect in MOA attack tells his story

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MN court says PUC didn't weigh oil spill impact in Line 3 pipeline decision

In a victory for Line 3 opponents, the Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday reversed the state Public Utilities Commission's approval of the Line 3 environmental review, saying it didn't address the potential impact of an oil spill into the Lake Superior watershed.
Rivers of Oil: The battle over the Line 3 pipeline
FAQ: The Line 3 proposal

Congress finally to send $19B disaster aid bill to Trump

Congress is finally shipping President Trump a $19.1 billion disaster aid bill, a measure stalled for months by infighting, misjudgment, and a presidential feud with Democrats.

Walz keeps veto power tucked away in first year

Gov. Tim Walz didn't issue a single veto in the first year of his term, making it the first time in more than 40 years that's happened.

Wolves, deer and a new state bee: How the environment fared at the Legislature

There was a lot of give-and-take at the last minute between the DFL-controlled House and Republican-controlled Senate. Some provisions -- like establishing grants to get kids outdoors -- made it through, while others -- like lifting the state's ban on new nuclear power plants -- were abandoned.
Minnesota's new ambassador:Meet rusty patched bumblebee
In March: Lawmakers agree to undo raid on environmental trust fund
Minnesota's new CWD measures: Will they work?

Nature deficit: Kids have much to gain by going outside

Experts say that getting kids out in nature holds potential to boost their physical and mental health, support healthy development and improve academics.
Share your story:Have you found a way to make more time for nature in your life?

Moorhead girl serves lemonade to care for newborn brother in NICU

A 10-year-old girl started a lemonade stand in Moorhead to help her parents cover medical costs for a newborn brother with some serious health problems.

A Beautiful World: How music can make you better

Yes, music can help Alzheimer's patients; but it can help the rest of us, too.

Fraser remembered as 'quiet giant' of Minnesota politics

Former U.S. Rep. and Minneapolis Mayor Don Fraser is being remembered as a quiet leader who was not afraid to take on unpopular issues. Fraser died Sunday at age 95.

Another tick-borne disease to worry about

Called ALSV, the virus causes headache and fever and was found in Inner Mongolia. Scientists say the discovery illustrates how much we still don't know about ticks.

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