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International student enrollment slips under Trump. How is MSU Mankato moving forward?

International student enrollment slips under Trump. How is MSU Mankato moving forward?

Will Coghill-Behrends, the dean of global education at Minnesota State University, Mankato joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Thursday with his insights and how the school is easing international students’ paths to the North Star State.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Family ties, loyal crowds keep a Minnesota small-town movie theater thriving

Family ties, loyal crowds keep a Minnesota small-town movie theater thriving

Small town movie theaters have struggled to survive for years in an increasingly on-demand world. In Wadena, the local theater is flourishing thanks to generations of work by one family. Meet the Quincers.
by Dan Gunderson

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Duluth man walks up to 12 miles a day checking in on people living on the streets

Duluth man walks up to 12 miles a day checking in on people living on the streets

Nathan Kesti walks up to 12 miles a day around downtown Duluth, offering “compassionate accountability” to people who don’t have a home, and who are often struggling with addiction and mental health issues. 
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota author takes readers on scenic journey of North Shore in new book

Minnesota author takes readers on scenic journey of North Shore in new book

Retired professor Arnold Alanen has researched and written an extensive history of the buildings along Highway 61 and the stories of the people who shaped the North Shore. He joined Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer to give a glimpse into his new book, “The Scenic Route.”
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Gretchen Brown

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Visit Cook County director talks North Shore tourism and international employees

Visit Cook County director talks North Shore tourism and international employees

Linda Jurek, the executive director of Visit Cook County and the Cook County Chamber, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition at WTIP in Grand Marais Tuesday to delve deeper into regional attractions, cross-border tourism, the impact of international students and more.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Small stations hit hard: WTIP in Grand Marais lays out effects of federal funding cuts

Small stations hit hard: WTIP in Grand Marais lays out effects of federal funding cuts

Katie Belanger, WTIP’s development director, is tasked with figuring out what’s next and rallying support from the public to get the station back in the black.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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