MPR News Update

More scrutiny for the archdiocese over its handling of abuse cases; a reminder that state law prevents your health insurance from being canceled

Also on Friday we're hosting a mayoral debate in Minneapolis, the food stamp program is tightening its belt, Minnesota's pre-term birth rate is getting worse, and the Cube Critics tell us why "12 Years a Slave" is the best movie so far this year.

Archdiocese did not require abusive priest to disclose full list of victims Minn. health plans can't cancel but rates can rise St. Paul Mayor Coleman gets raked over record in debate Food stamp benefits cut goes into effect, but some want even deeper trim Minnesota's pre-term birth rate worsens; racial disparity undermines efforts Cube Critics: '12 Years a Slave' is the movie of the year Officials say Minn.'s Lake Wobegon Trail needs TLC Nice Ride bike sharing in Minnesota hits a bump Minn. anti-war activists want FBI documents public Living with ALS: Contemplating the right kind of 'Endgame' Feds: Lightning may be cause of ND oil spill Billy Collins on the funny, serious poem Cook County attorney charged with criminal sexual conduct FAA eases rules on electronic devices on planes Man convicted in Minn. woman's heroin OD death Vandalized Minn. church offers $1K reward Metro transit driver charged with hitting passenger in hammer/knife standoff Feds looking into SD beef plant Winter birdwatching tips from the 'Birdchick'