MPR News Update

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.

Fargo mayor optimistic as flooding nears Women in college should focus on finding a husband, mom says Bikes plus creativity: A match made at Artcrank Tax chair: More local $ needed in Mayo bill Hmong leaders call for help with violence prevention Rally supports keeping St. Paul art college open Sequester cuts force St. Cloud to ax air show Charges filed in cyclist's death in Mpls. In Big Stone County, a mission to feed his community Mpls. loan program doesn't give up on struggling businesses Dayton: Criticism of stadium financing plan is premature Central Minnesota colleges pick up pace in manufacturing training