MPR News Update

Consolidating Minnesota schools; Civilian airport security; light rail concerns; living with ALS

MSP airport enlists volunteers to help security efforts Residents weigh in as Met Council nears key decisions for SW light rail line More mergers as school districts face tight budgets, fewer students Bruce Kramer welcomes a new role in his family Smokers are not paying for the new Vikings stadium Rep. Kline talks food stamps, immigration and student loans Rule change could take Senate from gridlock to parking lot Twinkies may be smaller than people recall New trial for Nicole Beecroft, mother accused of killing baby Schaffhausen awaits sentence for killing 3 daughters Zimmerman goes free: Protests flare across US Relics photos: The Pipestone school National Guard unit deploys to Afghanistan Military works to change culture to combat rape Native American magazine going digital Duluth area scenic railroad resumes service New Ulm settles fatal crash case for $570K MnDOT app will help drivers navigate roads Legal pot prompts a question: What about hash? U research ties enzyme to cancer-causing DNA mutations Health care town hall meeting set for Tuesday Woman killed in Mpls. drive-by shooting