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Should moderators fact-check? Veteran broadcast debate host, journalism professor weigh in
MPR News host emeritus Gary Eichten and University of Minnesota associate professor and director of the Minnesota Journalism Center Benjamin Toff joined Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the positives and perils of live political debates.
Morning Announcements for Oct. 1
Here are the morning announcements for Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.
Walz, Vance split on abortion, border, economic policies in issues-driven debate
Questions around climate change, border concerns, abortion and the economy drove Tuesday night’s vice presidential faceoff. Vance and Walz remained largely cordial in the debate and steered away from personal attacks.
 St. Cloud Somali community seeks political influence, but not all share same views
More than two decades since the first East African refugees settled in St. Cloud, some community members are seeking a more active role in government and politics. But their political views are varied.
September reaches historic statewide average temperature
MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley about the dry and warm conclusion to September during their weekly weather chat.
Burnsville shooting victim among 5 added to St. Paul fallen firefighter memorial
Five columns were added to the Minnesota Fallen Firefighters Memorial to commemorate those who have died in the line of duty, including Adam Finseth of Burnsville who was killed in February.
Morning Announcements for Sept. 27 and 30
Here are the morning announcements for Friday, Sept. 27 and Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
Children who died at a boarding school in the 1800s return to the White Earth Nation
Two Ojibwe boys who died more than a century ago at the St. John’s Industrial School in Collegeville came home to the White Earth Nation on Sunday. John Parker and Joseph Roy had been buried in the cemetery at St. John’s Abbey.
Tim Walz’s experience in China could help him as veep, but he barely mentions it as a candidate
When Gov. Tim Walz first ran for Congress in 2006, his campaign proudly touted his extensive experience in China. In fact, earlier in his political career, he occasionally exaggerated it. But now that he’s running for vice president, Walz barely mentions China. And Republicans have tried to turn those connections into a political liability.
50 years and flying: The Raptor Center hosts public celebration, bird release for its anniversary
The Raptor Center is marking 50 years of helping Minnesota’s birds of prey. Lori Arent, interim executive director, joined Morning Edition Host Cathy Wurzer to talk about its history and a free, public celebration happening on Saturday.