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MPR News Update

MPR News Update, PM Edition for Sept. 14, 2017

Good afternoon! The Hellbender salamander goes by a few different names: Snot otter, lasagna lizard, North America's largest amphibian — they're also endangered in several states. And a team in Ohio is trying to save them before it's too late. | Forecast

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MPR News Update, PM Edition for Sept. 13, 2017

Good afternoon! As Irma's aftermath brings new hazards and reports of tragedy, a symbol of hope has shown itself in the form of a chainsaw-wielding nun. Sister Margaret Ann was spotted at work by an off-duty officer of the Miami-Dade Police Department. | Forecast

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MPR News Update for Sept. 12

Good morning! Sunny and summerlike today (OK, we know it's still technically summer but our state of mind is fall since it's September now), with highs in the 80s. Since the weather is so nice, how about a visit to Minnesota's newest state park? The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is opening Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park today. It's the first new state park in 25 years. And as expected, it's loaded with things to see and do. | Forecast

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MPR News Update, PM Edition for Sept. 12, 2017

Good afternoon! The annual Constitution Day survey of American knowledge of the Constitution was released today. But don't get your hopes up, writes MPR News blogger Bob Collins, it shows we the people of the United States are ignorant on the subject. NewsCut | Forecast

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MPR News Update, PM Edition for Sept. 11, 2017

Good afternoon! Equifax has been scrambling to explain itself since disclosing last week that it exposed vital data for about 143 million Americans. Considering the size and scope of the breach, it's probably best just to assume you were part of it. Here's the latest on what you need to know about the breach. | NewsCut | Forecast

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MPR News Update, PM Edition for Sept. 8, 2017

Good afternoon! If you're going to the U2 concert Friday night at U.S. Bank Stadium, make sure to soak it all in and live in the moment because it could be a pain to get home later. Click here to see this weekend's road woes. | NewsCut | Forecast

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MPR News Update PM Edition: Sept. 9, 2017

Good afternoon! Things might still be pretty green in Minnesota, but the Department of Natural Resources says we can expect a colorful fall season. They've also launched their first fall color finder map of the season, happy hunting! | NewsCut | Forecast

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MPR News Update, PM Edition for Sept. 6, 2017

Good afternoon! Mark Mosby went looking for flathead catfish last month on the St. Croix River near Stillwater. He caught one and it's a whopper! A record-breaking whopper at that. | NewsCut | Forecast

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MPR News Update, PM Edition for Sept. 5, 2017

Good afternoon! While it's no "Shark Repellent Bat Spray," this Batman inspired invention is still very cool, and useful for the U.S. Army and utility companies alike. | Forecast

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MPR News Update, PM Edition for Sept. 1, 2017

Good afternoon! It looked like North Shore drivers were in for a massive headache and 27-mile detour this weekend. But now it's OK. And Twin Cities weekend driving hassles look pretty mild as well. Here's your guide. | Forecast

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