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MPR News Update

Sequestration and economic recovery; less red ink and the state tax outlook

Sequestration and economic recovery; less red ink and the state tax outlook

Today on the MPR News Update: The impact of looming sequestration on Minnesota's economy, the outlook for taxes in light of a lowered state deficit projection, a deadline for tribal members in a federal settlement, and reaction to a Republican's surprising shift on same-sex marriage.
by Hart Van Denburg and John Wanamaker

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Red ink, gambling revenue, locked-up juveniles and smaller walleye

Red ink, gambling revenue, locked-up juveniles and smaller walleye

Today on the MPR News Update: We hear arguments for and against Gov. Dayton's tax overhaul proposal, state officials worry - again -- about how they will pay for a new Vikings stadium, some people in state custody may have been held longer than necessary, and Lake Mille Lacs area folks sound off about a plan to cut fishing there in half. But first, the latest state budget forecast is out:
by Phil Picardi and Hart Van Denburg

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Same-sex marriage, frac sand regulations, and Ellison confronts Hannity

Same-sex marriage, frac sand regulations, and Ellison confronts Hannity

Today on the MPR News Update: detailed stories about a possible frac sand mining moratorium, the overpumping of Minnesota waters, why Minnesota schools don't want the state to pay them back - just yet, Best Buy lays off 400 workers and Keith Ellison ventures into the ion's den.. But first, same-sex marriage:

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Frac sand rules, same-sex marriage, child care unions and more

Frac sand rules, same-sex marriage, child care unions and more

Today on the MPR News Update: Lawmakers consider new restrictions on frac sand mining, Minnesota Republican lawmakers who support same-sex marriage are targeted for defeat by a conservative group, and DFLers at the state Capitol hope to ease restrictions on illegal immigrants who want to attend state colleges and universities.
by Matt Sepic and Hart Van Denburg

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Another winter storm, different ideas on taxes, and flu vaccine questions

Another winter storm, different ideas on taxes, and flu vaccine questions

Today on the MPR News Update: Snow sends us into the weekend, there's more bad news from the St. Paul police crime lab, lawmakers consider alternates to the governor's budget proposal, other states are also fixing their budgets, and the flu vaccine isn't working that well for older folks.
by Phil Picardi and Hart Van Denburg

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Gun debate goes another round, this time in the Senate -- with limits

Gun debate goes another round, this time in the Senate -- with limits

Today on the MPR News Update: A state Senate committee is hearing from both sides of the gun debate today, Minnesotans are reacting to news about drivers license data breaches, there's some skepticism about Mayo Clinic's job-creation projections regarding its proposed expansion, and we hear from the wife of a soldier coping with personal battles at home.
by Hart Van Denburg and John Wanamaker

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The South High brawl, school spending and teacher testing: Education leads the cycle

The South High brawl, school spending and teacher testing: Education leads the cycle

Today on the MPR News Update: Somali students say they don't feel safe at South High School in Minneapolis, legislators are getting their first look at the governor's proposed public school funding bill, educators are asking the Legislature to reconsider last year's law on teacher testing, and more.
by Phil Picardi and Hart Van Denburg

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Who gets to decide the best way to manage frac sand mining?

Who gets to decide the best way to manage frac sand mining?

Today on the MPR News Update: The frac sand debate moves from southeastern Minnesota to the State Capitol today, Minnesota industry is doing a better job of scrubbing mercury from its emissions, we get a hot beverage on a cold day from a Twin Cities coffee shop that specializes in Arctic Circle home brew, and we'll hear from a woman who's Army sergeant son took his own life.
by Phil Picardi and Hart Van Denburg

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Legislators dig into frac sand mining gun violence; fur trappers tend to the old ways

Legislators dig into frac sand mining gun violence; fur trappers tend to the old ways

Today on the MPR News Update: What the frac sand mining debate in St. Paul means for southeastern Minnestoa, the fate of a comprehensive health insurance exchange bill, a look at fur trapping past and present as a way of life in Minnesota, why there are more blizzards but less snow, and more.
by Phil Picardi and Hart Van Denburg

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Mortenson wins the Vikings contract, Mary Joe Copeland wins an award, and a meteor blasts Russia

Mortenson wins the Vikings contract, Mary Joe Copeland wins an award, and a meteor blasts Russia

Today on the MPR News Update: We find out who's going to build the Vikings stadium, the president takes time to praise on Sharing and Caring Hands, a massive brawl gives a black eye to Minneapolis South High School, and we've got video of that 10-ton meteor smacking into Russia.
by Hart Van Denburg and John Wanamaker

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