MPR News Update

MPR News Update for Sept. 2, 2014

"Scattered storms will rumble in as heat and humidity build Wednesday and Thursday," writes Paul Huttner on Updraft... Why do we celebrate spuds and berries? Watch our video to find out why Minnesotans throw produce parties...While you're at it, look at some great photos of Minnesota's summer festivals as you prepare to say goodbye to the season

Rethinking what a college education looks like Oldest flight attendant retires Turkey truck crash stalls metro morning commute In 'Scavengers,' it's 'Little House on the Prairie' meets 'Mad Max' Guns boom in 2014 campaign ads Cutting back on carbs, not fat, may lead to more weight loss Mudslide to keep West River Parkway closed until next summer Minnesota Zoo's snow monkey turns 31; oldest in US? Minnesota State Fair breaks all-time attendance record Authorities ID man killed in St. Paul police confrontation Police search Blaine airport for accused murderer Authorities ID woman killed by Green Line train