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It’s a wrap: Fans say ‘Miigwech’ for ‘Star Wars’ in Ojibwe

It’s a wrap: Fans say ‘Miigwech’ for ‘Star Wars’ in Ojibwe

The newly dubbed film is a collaboration between LucasFilm, the University of Manitoba and the Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council in Manitoba. It first premiered in Canada last month.
by Chandra Colvin

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New Horizons: The Cactus Blossoms and the art of George Morrison

New Horizons: The Cactus Blossoms and the art of George Morrison

The Cactus Blossoms released a new album, “Every Time I Think About You,” featuring artwork by Minnesota artist George Morrison, whose work reflects themes in the album.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Rochester considers hiking property taxes by 10 percent next year

Rochester considers hiking property taxes by 10 percent next year

The Rochester city council is discussing a proposed budget for next year that, if approved, would lead to the largest year-to-year property tax hike in a decade — bumping the tax levy by 10.35 percent. Rochester’s city administrator Alison Zelms said initially the city was on track for an 8 percent increase, which would be closer to national trends, but developments along the way changed the calculation.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Riding roller coaster of weather and attendance, Minnesota State Fair heads into final weekend

Riding roller coaster of weather and attendance, Minnesota State Fair heads into final weekend

Heading into the final weekend of the Minnesota State Fair, the weather forecast calls for sunny, dry, mild conditions. That’ll be a welcome change from earlier in the fair’s run.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Behind the scenes with Peter Sagal of 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me'

Behind the scenes with Peter Sagal of 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me'

MPR News host Tom Crann sat down with Peter Sagal and the team from “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me” at the Minnesota State Fair for a conversation about life behind the scenes of the iconic public radio quiz show. It’s been on the air for more than 25 years.
by Tom Crann

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Rural Voice at the Minnesota State Fair

Rural Voice at the Minnesota State Fair

Kerri Miller launched season three of Rural Voice at the Minnesota State Fair by talking with community leaders, residents and problem solvers about the challenges and rewards of living rural.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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August in Minnesota ends with above-average rainfall and a gorgeous holiday weekend

August in Minnesota ends with above-average rainfall and a gorgeous holiday weekend

Mark Seeley broke down just how damaging the end-of-month storms were and other records set in August in Minnesota during his weekly weather chat with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Jo Hamya ambushes everyone in ‘The Hypocrite’

Jo Hamya ambushes everyone in ‘The Hypocrite’

Jo Hamya’s new novel centers on a young woman who writes a searing play about father, a once-celebrated author who was also an absent and self-absorbed parent.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Morning Announcements for Aug. 30

Morning Announcements for Aug. 30

Here are the morning announcements for Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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