MPR News PM Update

June 28, 2023

😷 Unhealthy air remains. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible along with the potential for severe weather later in the day. Get the latest on Updraft.

Smoky air keeping you indoors? Try these 16 fun, low-budget Minnesota ideas
We asked MPR News readers about their favorite indoor things to do and they responded with some great tips. Don’t worry, all of these are either free or budget-friendly.
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Southwest light rail: New report questions Met Council oversight
Among its findings, the audit released Wednesday found the Metropolitan Council did not hold contractors accountable to contract requirements and paid contractors for changes without ensuring those added costs were valid.
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🏘️ Minneapolis council stops rent measure with three supporters out for Muslim holiday
Voters in Minneapolis are not likely to see a rent control question on the ballot this fall. The city council Wednesday killed the measure while three council members were away to observe the Muslim holiday, Eid al-Adha.
🌠 An original Princess Leia dress found in an attic could be yours — for as much as $2M
Film crews though the gown, worn by Carrie Fisher's character, had been destroyed after the production wrapped. Now it's up for sale alongside 1,400 other items at a Hollywood auction.
🏅 Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee to return to competition, with 2024 in their sights
Biles hasn't competed since the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, when she withdrew and spurred a global conversation on the pressures faced by athletes. Lee stepped into the spotlight and won all-around gold.
- Nicole Johnson, MPR News
 
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