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Morning Edition, with Cathy Wurzer in St. Paul and NPR hosts in Washington and Los Angeles, brings you all the news from overnight and the information you need to start your day. Listen from 4 to 9 a.m. every weekday.

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Morning Announcements for July 15

Morning Announcements for July 15

Here are the morning announcements for Monday, July 15, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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Republican convention opens after Trump assassination attempt; Minnesota delegate says 'it gave me chills'

Republican convention opens after Trump assassination attempt; Minnesota delegate says 'it gave me chills'

Dozens of Minnesota Republicans are in Milwaukee for the start of the Republican National Convention. Polling indicates former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden are running close in Minnesota. That has Minnesota’s delegates excited about Trump’s chances to flip their state.
by Mark Zdechlik

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No 'magic switch' will fix St. Cloud State, but interim president reverses retirement to try

No 'magic switch' will fix St. Cloud State, but interim president reverses retirement to try

While he doesn’t believe St. Cloud State University will return to its past glory, interim president Larry Dietz believes improving retention could help stop its hemorrhage of students, staff and money.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Morning Announcements for July 12

Morning Announcements for July 12

Here are the morning announcements for Friday, July 12, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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Twins baseball considers direct-to-consumer streaming as Bally Sports blackout continues

Twins baseball considers direct-to-consumer streaming as Bally Sports blackout continues

Major League Baseball fans with Comcast cable service who don’t have a ticket to the ballpark are greeted with a dreaded bluish-purple screen when they try to watch their favorite team on Bally — and their other viewing options are limited.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Red Lake Nation College mounts cultural exchange with Indigenous Brazilians 

Red Lake Nation College mounts cultural exchange with Indigenous Brazilians 

Citizens from Red Lake and Leech Lake are now back in Minnesota after a first-of-its-kind cultural exchange to Brazil. The trip which involved students from Red Lake Nation College, the University of Minnesota and Bemidji State University was designed to encourage Indigenous communication internationally as well as within the U.S. and Brazil.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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15,000 free hot dogs, wiener dog races and small town charm? That’s Hot Dog Nite in Luverne

15,000 free hot dogs, wiener dog races and small town charm? That’s Hot Dog Nite in Luverne

The town of about 5,000 nestled along the Rock River in far southwestern Minnesota has been celebrating this quirky little festival for six decades and counting.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Morning Announcements for July 11

Morning Announcements for July 11

Here are the morning announcements for Thursday, July 11, 2024.
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Art Hounds: North country expressionist landscapes

Art Hounds: North country expressionist landscapes

In this week’s Art Hounds: Art Project 605 showcases Jennie Ward’s abstract landscapes, Maithree performs a blend of Indian and Western classical music and the Minnesota Original Music Festival features the 48-Hour Band Challenge.
by Emily Bright

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