MPR News PM Update

June 12, 2023

The state's longest daylight days of the year are here. This week, they come with heat (not muggy, though!): 80s Tuesday, upper 80s to near 90 Wednesday and Thursday. Get the latest on Updraft.

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Popular blackout license plates will soon hit the road in Minnesota
You can add a little more chic to your ride in Minnesota starting next year, if that's your thing. Plates with white lettering on a black background will be legal starting Jan. 1.
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Happy 5th anniversary to our MPR raccoon friend!
Half a decade ago on this very day, the little critter that could scaled our St. Paul skies. Come along with us as we remember #mprraccoon's noble journey.
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🚨 Bloomington police looking for driver who intentionally ran over cat
Investigators said the driver of a black vehicle, believed to be a Kia Soul, placed what appeared to be a pet cat in front of their vehicle, then got into the car and drove over the animal, killing it. The incident happened on Florida Avenue, near 105th Street.
📄Trump is expected to appear in a Miami court on Tuesday. Here's what to expect
A federal indictment lays out 37 charges against Trump, accused of mishandling classified documents. It's his second appearance as a criminal defendant tomorrow. He was also arraigned in April on charges of falsifying business records related to hush money payments.
🧱 The Lake Street Recovery: Stories behind the storefront
Three years ago, the world watched as Lake Street in Minneapolis sustained significant damage. But with the help of their neighbors, many businesses came back and insisted justice be both a part and a goal of the process. Our Angela Davis talked with business owners and community leaders about what Lake Street's rebirth can teach us.
-  Amy Felegy, MPR News
 
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