MPR News Update

American Crystal Sugar lockout ends; a puppy mill bill's journey begins

Today on the MPR News Update: The long locked out American Crystal Sugar workers will get their keys back, we look at the effort at the State Capitol to regulate dog and cat breeders, hear from a young Minnesotan who's looking forward to full implementation of the health care overhaul, and more.

20-month lockout over, sugar workers brace for return to work Pet breeders play defense as activists press for licensing bill Until health law takes hold, many grapple with insurance limbo 'Spring' snowfall records tumble Budget votes to be front-and-center at the state capitol NW Minn. power line meetings scheduled Legislators, critics zero in on higher-ed costs Lawmakers to vote on economy, jobs bill Monday vote for new transit finance package Inquiry on remains found in Burnsville Tax deadline postponed for S. Minn. storm victims Mpls. SWAT cop found guilty in bar assault Lao New Year unites groups to celebrate together for first time in Minn. Gas prices drop 14 cents in 2 weeks AP Exclusive: Likely tax cheats flock South, West