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Morning Announcements for Aug. 26
Here are the morning announcements for Monday, Aug. 26, 2024.
Journey around the world through a State Fair floral display
The day before the Minnesota State Fair opened, Kym Erickson and her crew were still hard at work placing flowers and setting scenes in the huge atrium of the Agriculture Horticulture Building. It’s a job that requires weeks of preparation leading up to the fair, and right down to the last minute the night before. 
In Duluth, a safe place to sleep for people living in cars
The city of Duluth is one of the few in the Midwest that sets aside a designated parking lot for people living out of their vehicles as one tool to address the growing homelessness crisis.
On the night Lynx retire Maya Moore Irons' jersey, Minnesota clinches playoff berth
Maya Moore Irons already had several banners hung up in Target Center — banners from four WNBA championships she led the Minnesota Lynx to in 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017. Saturday night, the Lynx added one more to those rafters — 23 — her jersey number.
Job Interview: Amusement ride inspector keeps the Minnesota State Fair’s Midway mighty
Although amusement rides are all about fun, they require a lot upkeep. Rob Gavel is one of the few amusement park inspectors in the world and it’s his job to make sure roller coaster safety manuals become reality.
Morning Announcements for Aug. 22-23
Here are the morning announcements for Thursday, Aug. 22, and Friday, Aug. 23, 2024.
‘Her day one was 3.5 years ago‘: GOP Rep. Stauber on VP Harris at Democratic convention
After the close of the Democratic National Convention, U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber, who represents Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District, says he is eager to hear about policy on the presidential campaign trail. Top of mind for him are immigration and the economy.
Uncommitted delegates upset by lack of a Palestinian-American speaker on DNC convention stage
Democratic national convention delegates withholding support for the party ticket over the U.S. posture toward the Israel-Hamas war didn’t succeed in getting a speaking role or a pledge for a significant change in course.
Art Hounds: ‘Five More Minutes’ looks at love and loss
From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art.