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Morning Announcements for Feb. 5
Here are the morning announcements for Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025.
‘We’re not just playing defense’: Minnesota elected leaders push back on federal rush to end DEI
President Donald Trump has moved swiftly to erase diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in federal agencies and programs. However, elected leaders in Minnesota say they won’t scale back similar policies at the moment.
Morning Announcements for Feb. 4
Here are the morning announcements for Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.
Owl ‘irruption’ brings joy for birders, concerns for owls in northeast Minnesota
An uncommon owl “irruption” has brought large numbers of owls to northeast Minnesota, and also brought a ton of tourists and birders flocking to see them. Several owls have been killed and injured by vehicles.
Morning Announcements for Feb. 3
Here are the morning announcements for Monday, Feb. 3, 2025.
Another week to be shaped by court fight over power dynamic within Minnesota Legislature 
There’s another lawsuit headed to the Minnesota Supreme Court this week regarding the power standoff in the House that’s bleeding into week four. Meanwhile, the Senate returned to DFL control.