MPR News Update

We're also reporting on another Republican move against Secretary of State Mark Ritchie. There's now a three-month delay in the final decision about the route for southwest Twin Cities light rail. And we talk to comedian Bill Crystal about his upcoming Minneapolis show and his early family life in New York City and its connection to the jazz scene there.
Also, how is MNsure working after two weeks? The latest developments concerning scrutiny of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. And, Minnesotans are opening their pockets more for charitable giving than they were during the recession.
On Monday we're also reporting on charter schools in the Twin Cities suburbs getting whiter, gauging your reaction to the federal government's shutdown, and getting ready for jury selection in the case of a violent St. Paul beating.
Also today, we look at growing worries about freight rail in the metro's light rail debate. Should the 'Redskins' be allowed in Minnesota? Tom Emmer gets the full Colbert treatment. And the annual Zombie Pub Crawl in Minneapolis is starting to irritate local businesses.
We also look into the ups and downs of the Twin Cities housing market, a key vote on metro light rail, new unemployment figures, and worries about the end of a temporary stimulus program for food stamps.