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Morning Announcements for Nov. 5 and Nov. 6

Morning Announcements for Nov. 5 and Nov. 6

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, Nov. 5 and Thursday, Nov. 6. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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A greener way to go? More people are rethinking what happens to their body after death

A greener way to go? More people are rethinking what happens to their body after death

As people look for environmentally friendly ways to live, some are asking if death can be sustainable, too. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about the growing interest in natural burials, water-based cremation and other green funeral practices. 
by Catharine Richert and Maja Beckstrom

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Cities should be able to make gun laws, says lawmaker who helped change Colorado law

Cities should be able to make gun laws, says lawmaker who helped change Colorado law

Under state law, Minnesota cities can’t regulate guns. St. Paul city leaders are introducing an assault weapon ban anyway. In Colorado, cities can now make gun laws after a statewide preemption law was overturned.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lukas Levin and Matt Sepic

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Actor, singer Santino Fontana reflects on Minnesota years as his new movie hits screens

Actor, singer Santino Fontana reflects on Minnesota years as his new movie hits screens

Before he was Prince Hans in "Frozen," Santino Fontana performed at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. He stars alongside Martin Sheen in "Lost and Found in Cleveland," opening in theaters Friday.
by Nina Moini and Jacob Aloi

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Kaohly Her, first woman and Hmong St. Paul mayor-elect, shares plans for office

Kaohly Her, first woman and Hmong St. Paul mayor-elect, shares plans for office

Minnesota state Rep. Kaohly Her is making history. Her is the first woman and the first Hmong American elected to lead the capital city. She narrowly beat fellow DFLer incumbent two-term Mayor Melvin Carter.
by Cathy Wurzer, Matthew Alvarez and Gracie Stockton

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What's going on with health insurance in Minnesota?

What's going on with health insurance in Minnesota?

Health insurance premiums are rising and government health programs are changing. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with experts about what’s driving up costs, policy changes and what to know during open enrollment.  
by Catharine Richert and Nikhil Kumaran

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Duluth voters approve ‘Right to Repair’ for tenants, over landlords’ concerns

Duluth voters approve ‘Right to Repair’ for tenants, over landlords’ concerns

The ballot initiative allows tenants to make basic repairs and then deduct the cost from their next month’s rent, up to $500 or a half month’s rent, if landlords don’t respond within two weeks.
by Dan Kraker

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