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Democrat, Republican experts weigh in on primary election results, look to fall challenges

Democrat, Republican experts weigh in on primary election results, look to fall challenges

Attorney and Democratic political analyst Abou Amara and Paul Anderson, a GOP party operative and former Republican state senator who represented Senate District 44 in the Plymouth area, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to parse the primary results and what they both expect to be expensive campaigns ahead of Nov. 5.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Morning Announcements for Aug. 14

Morning Announcements for Aug. 14

Here are the morning announcements for Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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In the Twin Cities, mapping the warming urban heat island to prepare for an even hotter future

In the Twin Cities, mapping the warming urban heat island to prepare for an even hotter future

This summer, volunteers collected detailed temperature and humidity data across Hennepin and Ramsey counties. It’s part of an effort to map the urban heat island in the Twin Cities to help plan for climate change-fueled extreme heat.
by Dan Kraker

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Unchecked development, lax regulation push Minnesota lakeshores to the edge

Unchecked development, lax regulation push Minnesota lakeshores to the edge

Development has destroyed nearly half the natural shorelines that help protect Minnesota lakes from erosion and pollution. Reversing that means convincing people that their vision of beauty is killing the thing they love.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Protecting Minnesota’s vanishing natural shorelines

Protecting Minnesota’s vanishing natural shorelines

Many Minnesota lakes are in trouble. Nearly half of our state’s natural shorelines have been lost. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about how to prevent shoreline erosion on the lakes we love.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Republican Joe Teirab to face Democratic Rep. Angie Craig in Minnesota’s most competitive Congressional district

Republican Joe Teirab to face Democratic Rep. Angie Craig in Minnesota’s most competitive Congressional district

The stage is now set for November’s general election in three closely watched races for U.S. House. Incumbents Ilhan Omar and Michelle Fischbach won their primaries while Republican Joe Teirab secured the nomination to challenge Democratic Rep. Angie Craig.
by Cathy Wurzer, Brian Bakst, CJ Younger and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Capturing grace: Horse photographer transforms equine beauty into art

Capturing grace: Horse photographer transforms equine beauty into art

One Minnesotan has devoted her life to capturing the beauty and bond of horses across the state — and the world — from clients who love their horses to top companies who want to use the power of the horse to convey their message.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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