MPR News Update

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.

U of M Pres. Kaler proposes buying Fairview Dayton noncommittal on Mayo Clinic financing plan at Rochester town hall Vikings stadium funding needs could mean big changes for state lottery Outside groups take over where Minn. GOP falls short Minn. town restricts use of drones Samsung mini-stores propel Best Buy stock Minn. ranks 3rd for quality of life in U.S. Bringing fun, fast style, Richard Pitino starts at University of Minnesota Rick Pitino says son is ready for Minnesota job State still waiting for teacher candidates two years into alternative system