MPR News Update

MPR News Update, PM Edition for Aug. 8, 2017

Good afternoon! A senior software engineer reportedly has been fired by Google after a memo he wrote criticizing diversity initiatives was leaked and sparked protests on social media. Some are claiming that Google violated the man's First Amendment rights. "It should go without saying that there's no constitutional right in your private company to accommodate your misogyny, though it can hardly be surprising that James Damore believes he's got one," writes MPR News blogger Bob Collins. | NewsCut | Forecast

U.S. already feeling negative effects of climate change, report says Polaris issues 11th recall this year Parenting style matters when it comes to raising a guide dog Report: U.S. assesses North Korea can fit nuke inside a missile Hibbing man faces manslaughter charge after nephew's death Haruo Nakajima, the original Godzilla actor, dies Dems ask for info on Trump-related spending by federal government At the Minnesota Capitol, a tale of two Perpich portraits