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Morning Announcements for May 20-21

Morning Announcements for May 20-21

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, May 20, and Thursday, May 21. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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The rising cost of housing in Minnesota

The rising cost of housing in Minnesota

Housing costs keep rising — for both renters and homebuyers. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about what’s driving up housing prices in Minnesota, and what can be done to make housing more affordable.
by Catharine Richert and Nikhil Kumaran

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Pup-date from Ridglan beagle foster mom ahead of dog's adoption day

Pup-date from Ridglan beagle foster mom ahead of dog's adoption day

Tristan Keene has been caring for a beagle she calls Theo and says she’s surprised with how well he’s adjusting to his own firsts: touching grass, being on a bed and playing with a toy.
by Emily Bright and Gracie Stockton

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'Vigilant, not fearful': Minnesota Muslim leaders coordinate safety after California mosque shooting

'Vigilant, not fearful': Minnesota Muslim leaders coordinate safety after California mosque shooting

Minnesota Muslim leaders gathered with state and federal law enforcement this week following a deadly shooting at an Islamic center in California. As Eid approaches, communities are focusing on preparation and coordination to keep worshippers safe.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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New kids podcast demystifies puberty with help from experts and teens who've been through it

New kids podcast demystifies puberty with help from experts and teens who've been through it

"Puberty (The Podcast)" from Brains On Universe is designed for kids ages 7-12. It is also a resource for parents helping their kids navigate their changing bodies and brains.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Nationwide report shows economic, racial achievement gaps persist in Minneapolis schools

Nationwide report shows economic, racial achievement gaps persist in Minneapolis schools

New scorecards are out for school districts across the country. Known as the Education Scorecard, the results in Minneapolis Public Schools show large achievement gaps across race and class.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Minnesota's incoming Chief Justice Theodora Gaïtas wants to make courts more accessible

Minnesota's incoming Chief Justice Theodora Gaïtas wants to make courts more accessible

There will be a new lead at the top of Minnesota’s Supreme Court. Supreme Court Associate Justice Theodora Gaïtas will be taking over after Chief Justice Natalie Hudson retires at the end of September.
by Emily Bright and Lukas Levin

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Leave it to beavers! How these rodents damn wildfires

Leave it to beavers! How these rodents damn wildfires

Man-made firebreaks, like dozer lines created by heavy machinery and hand lines dug by firefighters, help stop flames from spreading — but so do natural barriers like beaver ponds.
by Emily Bright and Gracie Stockton

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Why prosecuting federal agents can be so difficult

Why prosecuting federal agents can be so difficult

MPR News host Emily Bright speaks with Craig Futterman, a professor at the University of Chicago Law School, on the challenges that come with prosecuting federal law enforcement officers.
by Emily Bright and Ben Revier

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