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U of M professor worries proposed policy banning political statements goes too far
Eric Schwartz, chair of the Humphrey School's global policy area, believes a resolution barring “institutional statements addressing matters of public concern or public interest” could be harmful.
Restaurants scramble for solution to record egg prices
Several Twin Cities restaurants have added temporary egg surcharges in response to sky high prices. Marty's Deli in northeast Minneapolis shared they are adding one dollar to all egg sandwiches.
Meteorologist-turned-lawmaker advocates for life-saving supplemental weather radar
DFL state Sen. Robert Kupec, who represents the region including Moorhead and Detroit Lakes, joined Cathy Wurzer on Tuesday’s Morning Edition to explain why he thinks the state should invest more than $3 million over the next two fiscal years in the project.
Hermantown mobile home park in disrepair may close, putting residents at risk of homelessness
A mobile home park in Hermantown is in the midst of a legal dispute that's pushing its residents toward homelessness. Duluth News Tribune reporter Peter Passi has been following the story and joined Minnesota Now to explain more.
Morning Announcements for March 11
These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, March 11. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Getting to Green: Can Minnesota get to carbon-free energy?
To slow a warming climate, Minnesotans would need to heat homes, travel and power factories without burning fossil fuels. MPR News correspondents Dan Kraker and Kirsti Marohn talk about what the shift to green power could look like under President Donald Trump.
Parting Thoughts: ‘42nd mom’ adopted Vietnam soldiers and their dogs
In this edition of Parting Thoughts, we remember Jackie McIntyre, who boosted the morale of the 101st Airborne 42nd Infantry Platoon Scout Dog Unit by sending letters, dog treats, hot chocolate, magazines and a whole lot more, to soldiers and their dogs stationed in Vietnam.