MPR News Update

MPR News Update, PM Edition for May 8, 2017

Good afternoon. There's more grim news about inequality in America. Geographic inequality in lifespan is growing in the United States, with people in some counties living more than 20 years longer than those in others. | Forecast

Yates: I warned White House that Flynn could be blackmailed Public restrooms become ground zero in the opioid epidemic Trump taps Minnesota Justice Stras for federal appeals court Judges raise thorny questions about revised Trump travel ban Stearns County offering dock owners cash to stop invasives Allina restricting kid hospital visits amid measles outbreak After swamp fire, officials warn Minnesotans to use caution when burning Trump administration hollows out EPA science integrity board Obama calls on Congress to have 'courage' on health care