The Minnesota Department of Revenue is warning Minnesotans NOT to engage with text messages claiming to provide tax refunds.

Work was paused today on road construction projects across the state... after two workers died in separate incidents in construction zones last week. MnDOT says the first-ever statewide safety stand-down was held in part to honor the lives lost. It also was a chance for workers to have discussions and share their experiences in an effort to recommit to and improve work zone safety.

Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.