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MPR News Update

MPR News Update for June 12, 2015

Officially, Flag Day is June 14. But many Americans — from merchants to homeowners — showcase stars and stripes year-round, often in unique ways. Reporter Nikki Tundel offers photographic proof. In other flag-related news, NewsCut highlights a plan to make a buck on the flag.

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MPR News Update for June 11, 2015

Political reporters Tim Pugmire and Tom Scheck have the latest on the fate of Friday's special session on Capitol View.

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MPR News Update for June 10, 2015

Care to check out the finalists for the University of North Dakota's new nickname? This would be to replace the nickname that must not be mentioned. Here are a few hints. Prairie Hawks are out. Spirit remains alive.

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MPR News Update for June 9, 2015

A U.S. House appropriations bill quietly directs the Secretary of the Interior to take Minnesota's gray wolves off the endangered species list. Catch up on the lasted and Rep. Betty McCollum's response on Capitol View.

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MPR News Update for June 8, 2015

Tomorrow night, the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock will run its final cycle. Here's an interactive guide to the closing, from invasive carp to how a lock actually works. | Photos: St. Anthony Falls and the changing Minneapolis riverfront

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MPR News Update for June 5, 2015

Gov. Mark Dayton said this afternoon that he's close to an agreement with House Republican leaders on all issues holding up a special session. However, a deal now hinges on delaying changes to the state auditor's responsibilities. Follow the latest on Capitol View.

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MPR News Update for June 4, 2015

The Supreme Court's headscarf decision and what you need to know about the case and religion in the workplace.

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MPR News Update for June 2, 2015

The mystery behind the "mystery plane" has been solved. We're referring to a mysterious Cessna that has been circling locations in the Twin Cities in recent weeks.

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MPR News Update for June 1, 2015

Many a Charlie Parr fan will tell you his music transforms the listener to another time. The Austin, Minn., native recently stopped by the MPR studios for a chat and to play some tracks from his new album. Enjoy a listen.

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MPR News Update for May 29, 2015

Margaret Atwood's latest book is part of the Future Library, a literary collection being created entirely from scratch — right down to the paper it will be printed on. Enjoy the latest books news from The Thread newsletter.

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