MPR News Update

Vanska will conduct a farewell; the medical device tax and the shutdown; officials urge MNsure patience

Vanska to conduct three farewell concerts this weekend Problems using MNsure? Officials urge patience Why is the medical device tax seen as a shutdown solution? Shutdown darkens the offices of some who watch the climate No orchestra, no government and no compromise What's behind the Bachmann presidential campaign aide's surprise resignation? Carlson says orchestra deserves help as much as Vikings Teacher uses inheritance to buy laptops Deadly deer vs. car crashes on pace to set record Final deal on Vikings stadium likely to be approved today Fall color show picking up momentum Survey shows Minn. businesses more upbeat about economy, but not state's business climate New cemetery in SE Minn. will let veterans be buried closer to home Study: Most twins can be born without a C-section Southwest metro light rail decision postponed again Appetites: Tiki drinks get a 'Minnesota Exotic' twist NSA denies spying on Americans' social media Government shutdown a likely issue in 2014 campaign