MPR News Update

Duluth floods one year later; paid volunteer work as a job benefit; trying to curb motorcycle deaths

Flood-ravaged Duluth, northeast Minnesota, still recovering a year later Flooded-out homeowners near Duluth face limited options a year later 2012 floods devastated NE Minnesota's environment; sustainable solutions planned Helicopter crashes into Maplewood garage, killing pilot Vince Flynn, best-selling Minnesota author, dies Paid volunteer time increasingly common employee benefit Motorcyclist deaths up; safety experts try to educate riders Why the political differences between Wisconsin, Minnesota loom so large Limited frac sand mining approved in Goodhue County No food stamps for soft drinks, Minneapolis mayor says New tax district brings streetcars in Minneapolis one step closer Amazon calls new tax 'unconstitutional,' cuts ties with Minnesota affiliates General: 'Days of Rambo are over' on plan putting women in most combat jobs Lawsuit accuses dead Irish priest of abuse Postal employee killed in Brooklyn Center Father charged in baby's death in hot van Design experts: Nicollet Mall makeover has great potential