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MPR News Update

Miners await health study results; Mayo reworks its expansion plan; 'Low Movie' at film fest

Today on the MPR News Update: University of Minnesota researchers today present their findings on a study of health issues in Minnesota taconite mines. The Mayo Clinic's complicated tax financing plan is being reworked. And a new movie about the Duluth-based band Low will premiere tonight at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival.

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Winter in April; Graves will face Bachmann again; smart stem cells

Today on the MPR News Update: A late season winter storm wallops Minnesota, Democrat Jim Graves wants to go another round with Michele Bachmann, we learn about 'smart' stem cells, a major hospital merger is called off, and movie fans welcome an international film festival.

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SPCO relief; achievement gap legislation; home price uncertainty; lambing season photos

Today on the MPR News Update: Musicians and management of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra have a tentative contract deal; Minnesota House Democrats propose an ambitious agenda to improve public education; real estate experts disagree on how long Minnesota home prices will continue to rise so sharply; and we visit a farm near Pelican Rapids to witness a rite of spring -- lambing season.

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Vikings stadium funding stumbles; gas tax battles; 'snow days' school impact

State lawmakers consider a new proposal to help fund a Vikings stadium. Lawmakers are reconsidering plans for a gas tax increase after Gov. Mark Dayton reiterated his opposition to the proposal. And some rural Minnesota school administrators are concerned students won't do as well on spring assessment tests because of the number of snow days they took this year.

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More bad news on gambling revenue; resistance to a hospital merger; SPCO season in jeopardy

The funding mechanism for the state's share of a new Vikings stadium continues to have problems. Locked-out St. Paul Chamber Orchestra musicians have rejected management's latest contract offer. And the University of Minnesota is halting talks with potential donors that might have a conflict of interest in the possible merger between Minneapolis-based Fairview Health Services and Sanford Health.

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Meet the new Gopher coach; new games like keno may fund Vikings stadium

Today in the MPR News Update: Richard Pitino meets Minnesota Gopher fans today. Will we see an expanded lottery to help pay for the Vikings stadium? Whatever happened to that alternative teacher certification plan passed in the Legislature? Who will be elected to lead the state GOP and why? And, Minnesota ranks third on the Opportunity Index.

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Strict gun limits enacted in Conn.; latest on Asian carp in the region

Today on the MPR News Update: With memories of the Sandy Hook shooting still fresh, Connecticut's governor signs a gun control measure into law. Two separate studies on Asian carp are released. A new basketball coach for the Gophers, and insurance worries because of climate change.

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Hmong violence concerns; help for immigrant businesses; more questions about Mayo Clinic's plans

Today on the MPR News Update, the Twin Cities Hmong community confronts violence. A Minneapolis City Council member wants to help more immigrant business owners, even though many of them will never pay back city loans. Also, Fargo prepares for a flood. Business and education officials address the skills gap. And bikes and artists... they go together.

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Session resumes; baseball resumes; flooding may return

Today on the MPR News Update, we take a look at the rocky relationship between Gov. Dayton and the business community as the Legislature returns to work, we preview the Twins season which opens today, and look at preparations for flooding in the region.

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