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Elk River teacher and veteran explains educating students about war as it's happening
Some of the burden of helping children make sense of those wars and other fraught international relations falls onto teachers. But how do you teach history as it's unfolding?
Morning Announcements for April 13 and 14
These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, April 13 and Tuesday, April 14. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Dissonance remains as Minneapolis proceeds with George Floyd Square reconstruction
Some neighbors still disagree with the city’s construction plan, Jeanelle Austin, the lead caretaker at George Floyd Square, told MPR’s Morning Edition.
In heavily partisan Minnesota Legislature, some issues nudged along by cross-party cooperation
Because of the Legislature’s tight party divide, lawmakers are finding it in their benefit to team up on bills with members of the other party. A number of bills, including several dealing with new technology, have found bipartisan sponsorship this session.
April is starting off cool, wet and windy
Warm weather is expected on the heels of a relatively cool start to the month.
Morning Announcements for April 10
These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, April 10. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Minneapolis City Council denies reappointment of community safety head Todd Barnette
The Minneapolis City Council voted 7-6 against reappointing Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette to his post on Thursday. Frey says he’ll veto that. The council will need a two-thirds majority — nine votes — to override the veto.
Morning Announcements for April 8 and 9
These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, April 8 and Thursday, April 9. Tell us what you’re celebrating!