MPR News PM Update
April 17, 2019
As Minnesota grows more diverse, the number of people who identify as multi-racial is on the rise. But that term can mean a lot of things. On today’s show we spoke frankly about couples of different races, the kids they’re raising, and what it’s like to identify as “multi-racial” in Minnesota right now. ~ Angela Davis, MPR News host | Forecast | Updraft
 
Noor trial: Bicyclist's testimony heavy on drama, light on facts
The only bystander on the scene at the time Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor shot 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk was a 16-year-old boy who'd smoked marijuana and taken about four shots of whiskey. He took the stand Wednesday.
Tuesday  Prosecution raps police supervisor who shut off bodycam
Full coverage The trial of former officer Mohamed Noor
 
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Barr to address Mueller report at 9:30 a.m.

The Justice Department says Attorney General William Barr will hold a news conference Thursday morning on special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.

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Fox News to host town hall meeting with Amy Klobuchar

Sen. Amy Klobuchar agreed on Wednesday to become the second Democratic presidential candidate to hold a town hall meeting on Fox News Channel, and others are soon to follow.

 
Belle Plaine cops seek help finding missing 'straight A' teen

Police say Andrew James Raymond Cunat, 15, was last seen leaving Belle Plaine High School around 9 p.m. Tuesday. The top student did not return home or come to school Wednesday and officials are concerned for his welfare.

 
Winter storm left costly damage in southern Minnesota

The electricity is back on for nearly all of the thousands of Minnesotans who lost power after last week's late winter storm. Now, work is beginning to tally up the costs of the blizzard that pummeled much of the state with ice, snow and wind.

 
Is Duluth the best option for climate refugees?

The number of global climate refugees is expected to increase in the next few decades as some areas become too hot and drought or rain events grow more extreme and frequent. Duluth is considered among the most "climate-proof" cities in the U.S.

 
How to make high school more interesting? Here's an idea

Programs are developing ways to help students get hands-on experience and a better shot at jobs or internships after school.

 
Fumblerooski? Vikings out $72K in luxury box scam

A San Francisco man wanted in several states for financial fraud swindled the Minnesota Vikings, writing bad checks to rent luxury suites for two games last fall at U.S. Bank Stadium, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office said Wednesday.

 
Arbitrator orders police officer reinstated after firing

Officer Phillip Lombardi was sacked in 2018 after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor assault.

 
NewsCut: The night Bob Dylan talked

Dylan doesn't allow pictures to be taken during his concerts but the smartphones were out at a concert in Vienna and so Dylan stopped singing Blowin' in the Wind and let the crowd have it.

 
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