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Coach Reeve on WNBA draft, Paige Bueckers and hopes for Lynx this season

Coach Reeve on WNBA draft, Paige Bueckers and hopes for Lynx this season

As Minnesota’s own Paige Bueckers heads to the Lone Star State, the Minnesota Lynx are welcoming four new additions. Cheryl Reeve, head coach and president of basketball operations, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Tuesday to talk about the draft, the upcoming season and the boom in women’s sports interest.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Morning Announcements for April 15

Morning Announcements for April 15

These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, April 15. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
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Police scanners in Minneapolis fall silent as MPD encrypts radio traffic

Police scanners in Minneapolis fall silent as MPD encrypts radio traffic

You’ll no longer be able to use a scanner or smartphone app to listen to police communications. The department says encryption is needed to protect the safety of officers and the privacy of crime victims, but some critics have transparency concerns.
by Matt Sepic

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Morning Announcements for April 14

Morning Announcements for April 14

These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, April 14. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
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Tariffs may add urgency for some at Twin Cities Auto Show

Tariffs may add urgency for some at Twin Cities Auto Show

In its 52-year history, the Twin Cities Auto Show has not seen many times like these. Tariffs on imported autos and car parts are changing the dynamic for sellers and buyers, sometimes in customers’ favor.
by Alex Haddon

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Lambs, family and garlic help this couple build a new life in rural Minnesota

Lambs, family and garlic help this couple build a new life in rural Minnesota

Mark Anema and Kate Ritger met at a garlic harvest party, started a farm, got married and had a kid. For Anema, it meant a huge change from a life in finance to farming. It isn’t easier or more profitable, but he says changing his life has changed him for the better.
by Dan Gunderson

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Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Johnson is optimistic lawmakers will make session deadline

Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Johnson is optimistic lawmakers will make session deadline

State lawmakers have a big hill to climb with just over a month before the Legislative session is over. Despite economic uncertainty, Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson, R-East Grand Forks, said he’s optimistic they’ll get a budget passed before the deadline.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lukas Levin and Gracie Stockton

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The weather forecast farmers have been waiting for: Spring is here to stay

The weather forecast farmers have been waiting for: Spring is here to stay

While snow may be possible for those in northern Minnesota, the “hesitant” start to spring is finally over, climatologist Mark Seeley told Morning Edition. Subzero to single-digit lows will disappear as warmth settles in statewide.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Morning Announcements for April 11

Morning Announcements for April 11

These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, April 11. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
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Republicans vying for open Minnesota Senate seat laud conservative values, support for Trump

Republicans vying for open Minnesota Senate seat laud conservative values, support for Trump

The pool of Republican state Senate candidates in north-central Minnesota includes some familiar names in state politics who joined the special election sprint. The GOP primary is April 15.
by Kirsti Marohn

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