May 13, 2019
Today I shared my interview with actor Jenifer Lewis who stars on the TV show “Blackish.” She’s headed to St. Paul this Saturday to talk about what it’s like to live with bipolar disorder and how it can be managed with therapy and medication. Lewis is a vocal advocate for mental health awareness and describes her struggle with brutal honesty. ~ Angela Davis, MPR News host | Forecast | Updraft

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With time running short at the Capitol, what's still at play?

With one week to go, most of the major issues debated this year still need to be resolved.
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Trade row deepens as China ups tariffs on $60B in U.S. goods

The Finance Ministry said Monday the new penalty duties of 5 percent to 25 percent on hundreds of U.S. products including batteries, spinach and coffee will take effect June 1.
New round of tariffs: Take a bigger bite of consumers' budget
Escalating US-China trade war: Dow Jones plunged more than 500 points

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has surgery for broken hip

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter broke his hip Monday at his Georgia home, underwent successful surgery and was recovering comfortably, a spokesperson for the Carter Center said.

Noor trial evidence can be viewed, judge says

The judge who presided over the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor says the public can view evidence presented at his trial. But she's not yet decided whether to allow copies to be made.
Earlier: Prosecutors seek to block Noor trial evidence
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Supreme Court rules against Apple, as Kavanaugh sides with liberal justices

The Supreme Court says iPhone users' antitrust lawsuit against Apple can continue. The decision divided President Trump's two appointees, Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch.

Minnesota joins multi-state lawsuit against generic drugmakers over prices

Attorney General Keith Ellison said Monday the state is joining dozens of other states in suing generic drug manufacturers. It alleges that nearly two dozen drug companies reached tacit agreements to push prices higher together to increase revenue for what was supposed to be cheaper prescription drugs.

Two popular Twin Cities bike trails will shut down Monday so work can begin on a new light rail line. Do you know a good alternative loop?

NewsCut: How an old warbird became a testament to a Minnesota’s family’s past

If you've ever wanted to trace -- maybe even recapture -- some of your family's past, you can probably appreciate the beauty in this beast.

Legendary actress and singer Doris Day dead at 97

The Doris Day Animal Foundation confirmed Day died early Monday at her Carmel Valley, Calif., home. The foundation said she was surrounded by close friends.

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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