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Appetites: St. Paul chef re-opens restaurant after fire — and adds surprises to the menu
Eric Pham’s restaurant was destroyed in a fire last year, but that didn’t stop the up-and-coming chef. MPR News guest host Emily Reese spoke with Pham about Khue’s Kitchen and his new menu.
State officials forecast higher energy prices because of Trump tariffs
Minnesota is heavily reliant on Canada for imports of natural gas, crude oil and electricity, all of which may be subject to a 10 percent tariff.
Director of Twin Cities-based group shares how federal cuts are impacting the Horn of Africa
American Relief Agency for the Horn of Africa, also known as ARAHA, works in a region where food assistance programs, health care and nutrition services and projects combating malaria have closed due to cuts to USAID.
As boys state hockey tournament takes off in St. Paul, a look back at its 81-year history
The puck drops Wednesday on high school hockey's biggest stage, the boys state hockey tournament. We revisit a book that takes a year-by-year look at the tournament.
Spring storm dumps heavy snow, causes dangerous road conditions in southern Minnesota
Minnesotans across the state woke up Wednesday to several inches of cement-like snow on the ground. By noon, blowing snow was still causing problems on the roads in southern Minnesota.
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith responds to Trump address, looming government shutdown
The Minnesota Democrat dissented along with her caucus. She joined Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer on Wednesday to talk about the president’s speech promoting his administration’s accomplishments so far.
‘Not the government I grew up with’: Fired federal employee attends Trump address to Congress
Rep. Ilhan Omar invited Chris Wicker as her guest to President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress. The Air Force veteran recently lost his job in the first round of layoffs by the Department of Governmental Efficiency, or DOGE.
Morning Announcements for March 5
These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, March 5. Tell us what you’re celebrating!