May 10, 2019
We’re back to more spring-like weather! The blustery winds of Thursday are gone now, and higher temps will melt most of the remaining snow cover up north. Many spots in Minnesota had Friday highs in the 50s and lower 60s. Saturday highs will reach the 60s across the state. Have a great weekend! ~ MPR News staff | Forecast | Updraft

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Minneapolis weighs ramifications of $20M settlement in Ruszczyk case

In the week since the $20 million settlement with Justine Ruszczyk's family was announced, city officials have been weighing its effect on how Minneapolis will negotiate ongoing and future police misconduct lawsuits. And it sets a new standard by which lawyers will measure future misconduct cases.
Related: Minneapolis officials ordered to court in Jamar Clark case
Earlier: Mpls. reaches $20M settlement over Ruszczyk killing

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Citing health, Freeman says he'll take time off from prosecutor's office

"My doctor and others have suggested that I need some time away from the high stress" of the office, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said Friday, adding he'll take "several weeks" off.

Gender equity, violence bills get debate amid budget battle

Several initiatives to promote gender equity and reduce gender-based violence are in play as Minnesota's legislative session nears an end, ranging from a potential overhaul of the state's sexual assault laws to making it easier to sue for sexual harassment.
Capitol update:Republicans and Democrats are miles apart on budget
State politics blog:Capitol View

Tasers are less reliable than their maker has claimed. The results can be deadly

An APM Reports investigation finds that officers in some big cities rated Tasers as unreliable up to 40 percent of the time, and in three large departments, newer models were less effective than older ones. In 258 cases over three years, a Taser failed to subdue someone who was then shot and killed by police.

Minnesota took in $489 million more than expected in April

The monthly update on Minnesota tax collections showed them 17 percent higher than anticipated for April.

NewsCut: In calling out racism, anti-Semitism, professor defends tenure

That Katharine Gerbner feared retaliation if she'd said something before getting tenure is a commentary on top of her commentary.

May snowstorm buries 117-year record, and Duluth

A strong storm left over 10 inches of snow in parts of Duluth breaking a number of records along the way.
#ThrowbackThursday to winter 10+ inches of snow in Duluth

New Indigenous Women's March aims to end violence in all forms

Members of the Twin Cities' Native American community will march in Minneapolis on Saturday to honor indigenous women and two spirit people as well as empower all survivors of harassment, violence and oppression.

NewsCut: Helium shortage claims party store

We're running out of helium and it's a big deal if you're in the balloon business. What good is a balloon without helium?

Wildflower watch: Bluebells are blooming in Carley State Park

In the mood for some wildflower sightings this weekend? Here's where Phyllis Root and Kelly Povo, the authors of "Searching for Minnesota's Native Wildflowers," recommend you go.

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