MPR News Update

The medical marijuana debate heats up; the Bachmann investigation deepens; the Tall Ship Festival returns

Marijuana politics could be heating up soon in Minnesota Ethics Committee to announce next steps in Bachmann case in September Photos: Tall Ships Festival returns to Duluth Minnesota's food stamp payment error rate, among worst in U.S., raises concerns Congress not likely to act on big bills anytime soon Twin Cities homebuilding continues rebound In Minn. border towns, smokers weigh options Where's the line between Weiner's politics and reality TV? Zoo trying to prevent extinction of 'most Minnesotan' butterfly Marriage license deadline today for Aug. 1 weddings, both straight and gay Minneapolis plans for a new class of cyclists Jazz drummer Babatunde Lea heads to Artists' Quarter, ready for joy on the bandstand Two guilty of sex trafficking young women Car hits, kills, 2-year-old boy in Corcoran Guilty plea in Cleveland kidnapping case Cube Critics movie review: Michael Cera shows off new persona in 'Crystal Fairy' Mpls. mayoral candidate Winton wants to redirect SW light rail to Nicollet