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Burnsville shooting victim among 5 added to St. Paul fallen firefighter memorial

Burnsville shooting victim among 5 added to St. Paul fallen firefighter memorial

Five columns were added to the Minnesota Fallen Firefighters Memorial to commemorate those who have died in the line of duty, including Adam Finseth of Burnsville who was killed in February.
by Nicole Ki

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Morning Announcements for Sept. 27 and 30

Morning Announcements for Sept. 27 and 30

Here are the morning announcements for Friday, Sept. 27 and Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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Children who died at a boarding school in the 1800s return to the White Earth Nation

Children who died at a boarding school in the 1800s return to the White Earth Nation

Two Ojibwe boys who died more than a century ago at the St. John’s Industrial School in Collegeville came home to the White Earth Nation on Sunday. John Parker and Joseph Roy had been buried in the cemetery at St. John’s Abbey.
by Dan Gunderson

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Tim Walz’s experience in China could help him as veep, but he barely mentions it as a candidate

Tim Walz’s experience in China could help him as veep, but he barely mentions it as a candidate

When Gov. Tim Walz first ran for Congress in 2006, his campaign proudly touted his extensive experience in China. In fact, earlier in his political career, he occasionally exaggerated it. But now that he’s running for vice president, Walz barely mentions China. And Republicans have tried to turn those connections into a political liability.
by Forest Hunt, Caspar von Au and Curtis Gilbert

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What Tim Walz's past debate performances reveal about how he may take on JD Vance

What Tim Walz's past debate performances reveal about how he may take on JD Vance

Gov. Tim Walz’s track record suggests the Democratic governor will focus on his experiences pre-politics. Those who’ve debated him before say Walz has a down-to-earth style that is relatable — but that style can also cause problems for the governor.
by Dana Ferguson

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50 years and flying: The Raptor Center hosts public celebration, bird release for its anniversary

50 years and flying: The Raptor Center hosts public celebration, bird release for its anniversary

The Raptor Center is marking 50 years of helping Minnesota’s birds of prey. Lori Arent, interim executive director, joined Morning Edition Host Cathy Wurzer to talk about its history and a free, public celebration happening on Saturday.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Minnesota’s summer tourism season struggled, new Fed survey shows

Minnesota’s summer tourism season struggled, new Fed survey shows

Minnesota’s tourism and hospitality industry had a rough summer, with about half of businesses reporting drops in customers and revenue, according to a new survey from the Minneapolis Fed.
by Dan Kraker

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Hurricane Helene: Minnesota transplants share how they’re weathering the storm

Hurricane Helene: Minnesota transplants share how they’re weathering the storm

Minnesota transplants in Florida are cleaning up Friday, after Hurricane Helene slammed into Florida’s Big Bend Thursday. Some of them have grown accustomed to hurricanes over time and took the storm in stride. For others, Helene was their first hurricane.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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