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Morning Announcements for Oct. 23

Morning Announcements for Oct. 23

Here are the morning announcements for Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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In Grand Rapids, voters keep politics mostly quiet to keep civility

In Grand Rapids, voters keep politics mostly quiet to keep civility

Voters in Grand Rapids are concerned about the economy and other issues central to this divisive election. But in a small town where people rub shoulders with those on the other side of the political spectrum, they’re more interested in maintaining civility.
by Dan Kraker

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One dead, one injured, suspect in custody after crime spree stretching from Minneapolis to Willmar

One dead, one injured, suspect in custody after crime spree stretching from Minneapolis to Willmar

Multiple agencies are investigating after a domestic violence situation in Minneapolis led to additional crimes west of the Twin Cities and the suspect’s eventual arrest.
by MPR News Staff

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A $2.1 million deficit at STEP Academy may make it the largest charter school to close in history

A $2.1 million deficit at STEP Academy may make it the largest charter school to close in history

Monday night at a board meeting for STEP Academy two board members resigned and the finance director admitted the school is bleeding cash. At the beginning of the school year, its deficit was $800,000. It is now $2.1 million.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Western Wisconsin race has strong implications for congressional control

Western Wisconsin race has strong implications for congressional control

Wisconsin’s third district makes up most of western Wisconsin. On the ballot this year, voters will choose between incumbent Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden and Democrat Rebecca Cooke. The region has historically been a swing district the elected Barack Obama and later Donald Trump.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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The 'Minnesota Tip,' Day of the Dead marigolds and other fall flower stories

The 'Minnesota Tip,' Day of the Dead marigolds and other fall flower stories

On Oct. 26 volunteers will gather in Duluth for the annual routine of turning rose bushes on their sides to protect them from harsh conditions. It’s one of the many flower stories longtime KARE 11 anchor turned flower photographer Diana Pierce has been following for her newsletter, Blooming.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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How well do you know your neighbors?

How well do you know your neighbors?

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about why fewer Americans spend time with neighbors, why these ties matter and how to make connections with the people who live nearby.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Listen: Investigative reporter explains STEP Academy's financial peril

Listen: Investigative reporter explains STEP Academy's financial peril

Jeffrey Meitrodt, investigative reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune, joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to break down what he says could be the “largest charter school failure in Minnesota history.”
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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