[Minnesota's news on your schedule]
MPR News UpdateAM edition

Good morning! Mostly cloudy, with showers and thunderstorms becoming likely. Highs in the 70s. Today is National Book Lovers Day. It's also a rather stressful day for many people both here and abroad because of rising tensions between the U.S. and North Korea over nuclear threats. So NewsCut wants to know: Can reading a book save us from nuclear war? | Forecast
 

Tillerson urges calm on North Korea, says no imminent threat

The secretary of state urged calm and said Americans should have "no concerns" after North Korea and President Trump traded fiery threats, insisting he doesn't believe there is "any imminent threat." | Guam's worries grow as tensions rise between U.S., North Korea

SPONSOR

 

Bloomington mosque welcomes hundreds in show of solidarity after bomb attack

"Some people want us to know that we're not wanted, but those people, the few that they are, they're overshadowed by the number of people here," said Minneapolis attorney Amran Farah. | NewsCut: Trump adviser comments on mosque bombing by criticizing 'the left'

Ex-Minneapolis police chief Harteau is out, but not down

In her first interview since her ouster, Janee Harteau says she didn't initially realize the depth of anger ignited by a July police shooting, or the political fallout to come. She also says she may not be done with police work.

White Earth tribe holds high hopes for hemp

The tribe's invested nearly $100,000 to grow a few acres of industrial hemp on the edge of the reservation. It's an experiment White Earth leaders believe could plant the seeds for future economic success. | Previously: With feds' blessing, Minnesota to try growing hemp

MPR.org/donate
 
 

Too much water could shutter Mpls. golf course

The Hiawatha Golf Club has been pumping more groundwater than its permit allows. A city vote could lead to its closure.

Wind power growing in Minnesota, and around U.S.

New data from the U.S. Energy Department shows Minnesota wind energy capacity increased about 9 percent last year. | Environment

Duluth mayor pitches sales tax hike to pay for streets

A recent survey showed more than 90 percent of Duluth residents lacked confidence in the city's streets.

Connect with MPR News
Twitter

Facebook
MPRnews.org
MPR News on iOS
MPR News on Android
Podcasts from MPR News


Update ProfilePreference CenterUnsubscribe

This email was sent by: Minnesota Public Radio
480 Cedar Street Saint Paul, MN, 55101