4 Things To Know: MN Session Ends, POTUS' Vietnam Visit & More
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- From Minnesota's 2016 session wrapping up to the President's trip to Vietnam, here are the four stories to know for Monday, May 23.
Session Ends With Little Progress
Minnesota lawmakers are going home with no transportation deal, and no plan for the nearly $1 billion surplus.
The 2016 session wrapped up after a chaotic night, leaving leaders of both parties frustrated.
The Legislature also ran out of time to upgrade Minnesota's driver's licenses.
President Obama is in Vietnam, the first stop of a week-long trip to Asia.
He'll meet with key leaders in the country Monday as he tries to strengthen economic ties in the region.
So far, the president has lifted a half-century-old ban on selling arms to Vietnam.
The anticipation is high in Baltimore Monday.
A judge is expected to reveal his verdict in the trial of police officer Edward Nero (NEARO) that stems from the Freddie Gray death.
Prosecutors say Nero unlawfully arrested Gray and was negligent when he didn't buckle him into a seat belt in a transport van.
Gray's death set off protests, looting and rioting.
Adele was named top artist at the Billboard Music Awards last night in Las Vegas.
Britney spears opened the show with a medley of her greatest hits and took home the Millennium Award.
Fans also tuned in to watch Madonna and Stevie Wonder pay tribute to Prince.
