MPR News PM Update
April 3, 2019
You wouldn't think that reading an obituary could make you laugh or cheer you up, but the obit for Tim Schrandt is something else. You can’t go wrong with an obituary that includes fisticuffs with a nun. ~ MPR News staff | Forecast | NewsCut
 
Bill would ban flame-retardant chemicals in Minnesota

A bipartisan bill at the Minnesota Legislature would ban flame-retardant chemicals believed to be a health threat to firefighters and children. | Minnesota tightens rules on 'forever' chemical in drinking water

 
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Everything you need to know about the Final Four (even if you're not going to the games)

From free activities to ticket prices to just trying to navigate around the crowds -- here's what you need to know as Minneapolis hosts the Final Four.

 
Appetites: Where to find good barbecue in Minnesota

There's been some good news of late about the barbeque scene in the Twin Cities.

 
Jury pool in Noor trial narrows as people admit bias

Strong beliefs about Noor's guilt and prospective jurors' financial hardships were among the reasons ten people were excused Wednesday from jury duty.

 
Minneapolis sexual assault investigations to focus on victims

The city of Minneapolis is changing the way police handle sexual assault investigations in hopes of better serving victims.

 
Gadgets, parents killed Creative Kidstuff toy store

We're guessing there aren't a lot of well-raised adults in these parts who didn't grow up with at least something from Creative Kidstuff, the Twin Cities toy stores whose philosophy was "play is joyful, educational, creative and inspiring." That ethos couldn't survive in our high-tech era. But that was before smartphones and iPads.

 
Photos: Minnesota United runs first practice at Allianz Field

Minnesota United players took to the pitch Wednesday for the team's first practice at their new stadium in St. Paul, after showing off their new playing surface earlier this week.

 
Children's Minnesota starts new pediatric gender health program

The clinic will serve youth who identify as transgender or gender-diverse.

 
 
Study: Great Lakes hit hardest by climate change in U.S.

The warming climate has already affected your favorite Great Lake.

 
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