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In NW Minnesota, she rescues dogs, then trains them to rescue veterans

In NW Minnesota, she rescues dogs, then trains them to rescue veterans

Linda Wiedewitsch trains dogs to help military veterans deal with the psychological effects of war. Most of the dogs she trains come from pounds around Detroit Lakes. It’s a cycle of grace that’s helping rescue dogs and veterans.
by Dan Gunderson

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Farmers are already planting, so can gardeners follow suit?

Farmers are already planting, so can gardeners follow suit?

With soil temperatures in the upper 40s to 50s, farmers around Minnesota are planting sugar beets, wheat and corn. But does all this crop planting mean gardening season is here? 
by Heidi Raschke and Cathy Wurzer

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Federal humanities cuts means halting programs in Minnesota communities

Federal humanities cuts means halting programs in Minnesota communities

Earlier this week, the Trump administration terminated all major NEH grants to state humanities councils, which includes the Minnesota Humanities Center. Kevin Lindsey, CEO of the Minnesota Humanities Center, spoke to MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the changes.
by Heidi Raschke and Cathy Wurzer

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Morning Announcements for April 24 and 25

Morning Announcements for April 24 and 25

These are the Morning Announcements for Thursday, April 24, and Friday, April 25. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Citations issued to Red Lake Nation citizen driving through Georgia have been withdrawn

Citations issued to Red Lake Nation citizen driving through Georgia have been withdrawn

Johnathon Carlson was driving home from a weeklong family vacation in Florida when he was pulled over in Georgia. He was cited for speeding and for “fake plates.” Carlson’s license plates are issued by Red Lake Nation, which are valid on Minnesota roads. Both citations have since been withdrawn.
by Melissa Olson

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Morning Announcements for April 23

Morning Announcements for April 23

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, April 23. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Gov. Tim Walz delivers State of State as gaze goes beyond Minnesota

Gov. Tim Walz delivers State of State as gaze goes beyond Minnesota

In a Wednesday night State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature, Gov. Tim Walz offered a roadmap to crafting a budget that would “bring everyone to the table” and that involves cuts to spending many in his party might flinch at and Republicans would want to take further. 
by Clay Masters and Dana Ferguson

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