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Advocate for sexually exploited children speaks following former senator’s charging

Advocate for sexually exploited children speaks following former senator’s charging

Beth Holger, executive director of The Link — which supports impoverished youth and families who are experiencing homelessness, being sexually exploited, or in the criminal justice system — joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition with her reaction to former Sen. Justin Eichorn’s alleged crimes.
by Cathy Wurzer, Heidi Raschke and Gracie Stockton

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Morning Announcements for March 20

Morning Announcements for March 20

These are the Morning Announcements for Thursday, March 20. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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‘We are gutted’ — Hamline’s creative writing MFA is on the chopping block

‘We are gutted’ — Hamline’s creative writing MFA is on the chopping block

Hamline University’s creative writing MFA program faces potential closure after an unexpected announcement from interim leadership, citing declining enrollment; students and faculty are protesting the decision, calling for transparency and a delay in cuts until new university leadership arrives.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Morning Announcements for March 19

Morning Announcements for March 19

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, March 19. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
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Author Margie Sarsfield’s ‘got the beet,’ and it’s really creepy

Author Margie Sarsfield’s ‘got the beet,’ and it’s really creepy

If you were going to write a horror story about something in Minnesota, what would you choose as a focus? The newly released novel “Beta Vulgaris” features potentially malevolent sugar beets. They are far from sweet.
by Euan Kerr

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Morning Announcements for March 18

Morning Announcements for March 18

These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, March 18. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
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Morning Announcements for March 17

Morning Announcements for March 17

These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, March 17. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
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