MPR News PM Update
April 2, 2019
You've probably seen his face, but did you know this kid made famous in memes is from Minneapolis, and a huge hit in China? Gavin Thomas joined the Chinese social media network, Weibo, last year and now his various expressions are used in memes across the country. Read more on the NewsCut blog. And get ready for some warmer temperatures this week, but also some rain~ MPR News staff | Forecast
 
Six potential jurors excused for bias in Noor trial

In jury questionnaires, some prospective jurors expressed anti-Somali sentiments or said they've already made up their mind about the highly publicized case.
• Explainer: How jurors will be picked
• Filing:
Media outlets say Noor judge rulings are unconstitutional, demand reversal

 
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Nice Ride bikes to return to Minneapolis, but not St. Paul

Nice Ride says it's expanding its service in Minneapolis, with more bike parking hubs and stations, pedal assist electric bikes and a new reduced fare membership program. However, it won't be in St. Paul at all.

 
Study: IVF associated with slight increase in cancer, but shouldn't dissuade parents-to-be

The study was the largest to date comparing children conceived through in vitro fertilization to those conceived naturally.

 
Mexico buys a lot of Minnesota turkeys -- a border closure could change that

Turkeys are among $2.4 billion in goods Minnesota exports to Mexico each year. A prolonged border closure would disrupt that trade and could hurt the state's economy. | Administration officials pull back Trump border threat

 
Police: Business owner, 3 employees killed in North Dakota

"This incident was specific to the victims," Police Chief Jason Ziegler said. "We do not believe the public is in danger."

 
 
Photos: How teens helped save Stillwater from historic flooding 54 years ago

Teenagers, college students, Stillwater residents and state prisoners worked together to save Stillwater in the spring of 1965: They built a dike. | Photos: Mississippi River continues to rise in St. Paul

 
U.S.-based NWHL OKs plan to expand to Canada after CWHL folds

The National Women's Hockey League's board has approved an investment plan to expand into Toronto and Montreal next season.

 
Stearns County under quarantine due to tree-killing insect

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has placed Stearns County under an emergency quarantine after evidence of emerald ash borer was found in the city of Sauk Centre.

 
Sanders tops Democratic fundraising, so far, as Harris and Buttigieg draw big sums

The Vermont senator's campaign says it raised $18.2 million from more than 500,000 donors. Sen. Kamala Harris has raised $12 million, while South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg raised $7 million.

 
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