MPR News Update

MPR News Update for April 11, 2016

Just as Minnesota lawmakers dive into a debate over a $900 million projected budget surplus, state finance officials warned Monday that revenues had slipped and signs of economic weakness were lowering growth expectations. | Capitol View

Explaining the Iron Range downturn: Layoffs amid the challenges of a global economy 3 things to watch this week at the Minnesota Legislature Home opener: Twins debut new safety netting by Target Field dugouts Beverly Cleary is turning 100, but she has always thought like a kid Starry stonewort discovery prompts efforts to stop algae 2015 a record year for sexually transmitted diseases in Minnesota Goldman Sachs will pay $5 billion for misleading investors on mortgage assets Life expectancy study: It's not just what you make, it's where you live