May 23, 2019
This is indeed one of the wettest years on record so far for much of Minnesota. With yet another rain system on the way Friday, this is already the seventh wettest year on record in the Twin Cities. And Memorial Day looks wet, too. A long, wet flood season means a popular Minnesota state park -- Fort Snelling State Park -- will stay closed, possibly through the July Fourth holiday. ~ MPR News staff | Forecast | Updraft

Ruszczyk's 911 call audio: Deep breath, worried voice

The audio recording of Justine Ruszczyk's 911 calls were released to the public Thursday. For most people, it's the first time they will hear Ruszczyk's voice before her fatal encounter with then-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor.
Wednesday: Judge allows copies of Noor trial evidence
Reporter's notebook: Why journalists push for release of Noor trial evidence
Full coverage:The shooting of Ruszczyk and trial of officer Noor

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Deal or no deal? What survived the 2019 session -- and what didn't

The Legislature debated a lot of issues during its five-month regular session. Now that lawmakers are headed into overtime to finish their work, here are some of the items that made the cut and some that didn't.
Historically: Special sessions aren't special in Minnesota, at all
More: As budget details emerge, so do complaints
Little accomplished:Energy negotiations unravel at the Capitol

How Congress, Trump and Obama played favorites with transportation money

The federal government has spent $7 billion on a transportation grant program that often awards money based on political clout and electoral impact, skirting Congress' own ban on earmarks.

Trade impasse: Trump pledges $16B to farmers; markets slump

Trump rolled out another $16 billion in aid for farmers hurt by his trade policies, and financial markets shook Thursday on the growing realization that the U.S. and China are far from settling a bitter, year-long trade dispute.

To reduce food waste, FDA urges 'best if used by' date labels

Confusion over whether a food is still safe to eat after its "sell by" or "use before" date accounts for about 20 percent of food waste in U.S. homes, the FDA says. The new wording aims to clear that up.

Minneapolis moving to address student homelessness

The Stable Homes Stable Schools initiative in Minneapolis is underway, trying to help students avoid homelessness, which can be a serious detriment to academic performance.

The Improvised Life: Sam Miltich takes his message of jazz and mental health across Minn.

Fifteen years ago, Sam Miltich was a teenager on top of the world. He taught himself how to play jazz guitar growing up in the woods outside Grand Rapids. And he got so good that at 18 he played in Europe and New York. Then, four years later, something happened that made it hard for Miltich to comprehend living, much less making a living playing jazz.

MN woman charged in Florida killing now charged in husband's death

Lois Riess, already in jail in Florida awaiting trial for allegedly murdering a woman who resembled her as she fled from authorities, has been charged with killing her husband in Blooming Prairie, Minn.

Lizzo on feminism, self-love and bringing 'hallelujah moments' to stage

The flute-playing pop star celebrates self-acceptance on her latest album, Cuz I Love You. "About 10 years ago, I made the decision that I just wanted to be happy with my body," she says.

NewsCut: Five years after plane crash, a family retraces their son’s steps in Minnesota

It was five years ago when Alexander Voigt's adventure to Minnesota as a German exchange student ended when the plane in which he was a passenger crashed into a house in Sauk Rapids. Last week, his family made another pilgrimage to the state, to try to retrace the last month of Alexander's life.

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