MPR News PM Update
April 5, 2019
Thought we're done with snow? Sorry, Minnesotans, April snow may revisit us next week. A few forecast models for next week crank out potentially heavy snow for the Twin Cities area Wednesday night and Thursday next week. For this weekend, scattered showers and a few thundershowers bubble up as a warm front pushes north through Minnesota. It won’t rain all the time, but we’ll see several hours of rain this weekend. Tune into our weather blog Updraft for more updates. ~ MPR News staff | Forecast
 
Walz signals willingness to deal on transportation

In an interview on MPR News Gov. Tim Walz said he's open to negotiate on his plan to raise the gas tax by 20 cents per gallon. He also said the legislative session should end on time.

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20 cents vs. four nickelsMessaging matters in gas tax debate
Walz budgetBig gas tax hike; more money for schools, health, roads
 
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Judge argues only jurors should see graphic video of Ruszczyk's death

The judge in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor argued to keep from public view video showing shooting victim Justine Ruszczyk's final moments, where she's said to be taking her final breaths.

Thursday Judge to weigh media and defense demand in Noor case 
Full coverage The trial of Mohamed Noor | Read  The juror questionnaire
 
Trump administration's census citizenship question plans halted by third judge

Plans to use the 2020 census to ask about U.S. citizenship status suffered another major blow. A ruling in Maryland joins earlier rulings in New York and California blocking the citizenship question.

 
House passes immigrant license bill with unclear future

Minnesota House passes bill to allow unauthorized immigrants to obtain driver's licenses.

 
Alumni describe what it means to see their teams in Final Four
Reporter Peter Cox talked with Twin Cities-based alumni from Auburn University, Michigan State, Texas Tech and the University of Virginia about their schools, traditions, cheers and histories.
Final Four guideEverything you need to know about the Final Four 
Business  Final Four presents opportunity for pop-up entrepreneurs
 
Mpls. tenants hope to buy apartments to form co-op

Residents have been withholding their rent since last summer and are fighting eviction.

 
Twin Cities shops, workplaces go dog-friendly, but not everyone digs it
Retailers and companies that have gone dog-friendly say the move has helped recruit workers and lure new customers. They also acknowledge it's opened the door to some messy situations.
NewsCut Dogs get the boot from Rosedale
Mpls. company 'Fur-ternity leave' lets new pet parents work from home
Tell MPR Has the dog love gone too far?
 
NewsCut: Anonymous letter writing flags an unvaccinated neighbor

There's little scientific question that vaccinating your kids is in their best interest and the best interest of everyone with whom they contact. But the anonymous letter-writing is its own disease.

 
Rochester basketball phenom weighing offers from top programs

As he watches the Final Four this weekend, senior Matthew Hurt has a dazzling roster of 21 college basketball programs wooing him to join their ranks this fall.

 
Documentary about former Minneapolis Tribune journalist Molly Ivins comes to the MSP film festival

"Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins" will be screened on Sunday at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival.

 
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