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Can Winona County turn around its lagging voter turnout? These people are working to do that

Can Winona County turn around its lagging voter turnout? These people are working to do that

Early voting begins Friday across Minnesota. And organizers in Winona County, which has some of the lowest voter turnout in the state, are uniting for one cause: not a specific candidate or political party, but simply registering people to vote.
by Clay Masters

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Morning Announcements for Sept. 16

Morning Announcements for Sept. 16

Here are the morning announcements for Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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Duluth child care center closures exacerbate growing crunch facing families

Duluth child care center closures exacerbate growing crunch facing families

The impending closure of two large child care centers — and possibly a third — is exacerbating a child care crunch in Duluth which is already short more than 1,000 slots.
by Dan Kraker

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2 wildfires burn in Superior National Forest, closing some BWCA portages and campsites

2 wildfires burn in Superior National Forest, closing some BWCA portages and campsites

After an extremely wet summer, Minnesota is trending drier. The U.S. Forest Service has closed 19 campsites and several portages in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
by Gracie Stockton and Clay Masters

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Morning Announcements for Sept. 13

Morning Announcements for Sept. 13

Here are the morning announcements for Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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A Duluth cat was found underground after missing for nearly two months

A Duluth cat was found underground after missing for nearly two months

“Drifter” the cat went missing in July. After giving up almost all hope, his family found him underground in construction work for a sewer and sidewalk.
by Sam Stroozas

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Morning Announcements for Sept. 12

Morning Announcements for Sept. 12

Here are the morning announcements for Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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7 Ramsey County homicide cases under review amid scrutiny of former medical examiner

7 Ramsey County homicide cases under review amid scrutiny of former medical examiner

The seven cases are the last of more than 200 where former Dr. Michael McGee provided key testimony. His work fell under scrutiny after a 2021 order from a federal appeals judge called into question McGee’s testimony in the killing of college student Dru Sjodin.
by Peter Cox

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