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Morning Announcements for July 5

Morning Announcements for July 5

Here are the morning announcements for Friday, July 5, 2024.

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With pro soccer calling, Minnesota Aurora works to keep its summer vibe alive

With pro soccer calling, Minnesota Aurora works to keep its summer vibe alive

Minnesota Aurora’s built a reputation as a community-driven team with players who come to compete, enjoy Twin Cities summers and soak up the love of a dedicated fan base. With the team now on a path to going pro, fans and players know big changes may follow.
by Sam Stroozas

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Bloomington police chief discusses police car karaoke and AI facial recognition at Mall of America

Bloomington police chief discusses police car karaoke and AI facial recognition at Mall of America

Bloomington Police Chief Booker T. Hodges says he takes “the blame or credit” for a new YouTube series he hopes will get the public to pay attention to issues they might not otherwise while having a little fun.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Appetites: Potato cakes and camel meat stand out on trip to Grand Forks

Appetites: Potato cakes and camel meat stand out on trip to Grand Forks

If you’re road tripping this summer, you may be looking for good eats beyond the Twin Cities, and there’s always a hidden gem if you know where to look. Guidebook author Amy Rea recently spent 24 hours in Grand Forks and wrote about it for foodie newsletter Heavy Table.
by Heidi Raschke, Tom Crann and Lukas Levin

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20-year-old loops Lake Superior solo in 42 days, buoyed by climate change awareness

20-year-old loops Lake Superior solo in 42 days, buoyed by climate change awareness

A triple science major at the College of St. Scholastica may be both the fastest and youngest to circumnavigate Lake Superior in a kayak — and he’s hoping the 1,000-mile trip will draw more attention to climate change’s effects in Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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‘Tangled’: Madison Rubenstein paints what it feels like to live with invisible illness

‘Tangled’: Madison Rubenstein paints what it feels like to live with invisible illness

Madison Rubenstein, a painter and visual artist from Bloomington, creates large-format paintings in their Minneapolis studio, drawing on experiences of chronic illness and disability.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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