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August 30, 2022 8:02 AM

State fair attendance up about 60 percent so far this year compared to 2021

State fair attendance is up about 60 percent so far this year compared to 2021 and that's especially good news for fair vendors. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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August 29, 2022 4:54 PM

The Minnesota State Fair is on the rebound, to the relief of fairgoers and vendors

The Minnesota State Fair is on the rebound, to the relief of fairgoers and vendors, and HUD secretary highlights senior housing assistance program in visit to Minneapolis. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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August 29, 2022 9:52 AM

Power flashes may have been caused by tornadoes Saturday night

It was a wild weekend for storms around Minnesota. Saturday night’s storms produced 5 brief tornado touchdowns in Dakota and Ramsey counties according to the Twin Cities NWS office. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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August 26, 2022 4:31 PM

Mall of America security detain suspect following an armed robbery Friday

Mall of America security detained a suspect following an armed robbery inside the mall around noon Friday. Bloomington Police say a caller alerted mall security after seeing someone enter the building with a rifle. This is an MPR News evening update for August 26, 2022 hosted by Nina Moini. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 26, 2022 8:45 AM

Minnesota students continue to see pandemic impacts to math and reading

New state test data released Thursday, shows the majority of Minnesota students are below state proficiency standards in math, and just over half are proficient in reading — a sharp decline since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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August 25, 2022 4:49 PM

Minnesota Today: Minnesota high school students show pandemic impacts on math and reading

Minnesota Today: Minnesota high school students continue to see pandemic impacts on math and reading

by Mike Mulcahy

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August 25, 2022 8:26 AM

Minnesota State Fair's butter carver prepares to create 'dairy' good art

As the rest of Minnesota prepares for two weeks in the sun at the State Fair, Gerry Kulzer is preparing his parka, gloves and carving tools. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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August 24, 2022 4:06 PM

Biden's student debt plan hailed by Minnesota college and student groups

Minnesota college students and graduates stand to benefit from a program announced by President Biden Wednesday. It will forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for most borrowers, and up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients. Those expected to benefit most include those who attended the state’s two year colleges and technical institutes. This is the afternoon MPR News update for August 24, 2022. Hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Theme music by Gary Meister.

by Kirsti Marohn

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August 24, 2022 7:21 AM

Authorities ID infant who turned up at Twin Cities airport

Police at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport say they’ve found the family of an infant girl who turned up with a woman at one of the airport's light rail stations. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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August 23, 2022 3:44 PM

Police give new details on Eden Prairie Center shooting

The investigation continues after police say a 19-year-old man died from a self-inflicted gunshot Monday at a sporting goods store at the mall. Eden Prairie police say the man asked to see a semi-automatic handgun, then ran with it to another part of the store, loading and firing it one time. This is the MPR News afternoon update for August 23, 2022. Hosted by Peter Cox. Theme music by Gary Meister.

by Peter Cox

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