MPR News Update

MPR News Update for July 2, 2015

The latest Confederate flag controversy led NewsCut writer Bob Collins to wonder when the debate over Minnesota's state flag would reignite. It happened today.

Former Sen. Jim Webb announces run for White House Sanders hammers GOP on inequality during MN speech Fourth of July: Where to watch fireworks in Minnesota Reelz comes to the rescue of homeless Miss USA pageant BP to pay $18.7 billion to settle Gulf Coast oil spill claims How to stay safe from lightning strikes Park board won't cover Lake Calhoun's name to honor Civil War dead Career breaks: How extended leave can be good for your career 2 MN teachers win president's excellence award In Wisconsin, Obama raps Gov. Walker's policies, praises Minnesota