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‘Her day one was 3.5 years ago‘: GOP Rep. Stauber on VP Harris at Democratic convention

‘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.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Megan Burks

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Uncommitted delegates upset by lack of a Palestinian-American speaker on DNC convention stage

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.
by Clay Masters

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Art Hounds: ‘Five More Minutes’ looks at love and loss

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.
by Emily Bright

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Job Interview: Climate activist parks cars on her lawn for the Minnesota State Fair

Job Interview: Climate activist parks cars on her lawn for the Minnesota State Fair

Tina Clarke worked for years in America and Europe to create solutions for climate change. When she moved to Minnesota in 2017 to help her mom, she didn’t realize she had also stumbled upon her largest captive audiences for discussing climate solutions: the Minnesota State Fair.
by Lukas Levin

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Lt. Gov. Flanagan on Walz’s skills, flubs, tribal relations and potential promotion

Lt. Gov. Flanagan on Walz’s skills, flubs, tribal relations and potential promotion

If the Harris-Walz ticket prevails, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan will become the state’s first female governor and the country’s first female Native American governor. She joined Morning Edition Host Cathy Wurzer by phone Wednesday to talk about Walz’s and her own future.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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More police, cameras at the Minnesota State Fair in 2024

More police, cameras at the Minnesota State Fair in 2024

The State Fair Police Department is now 185 strong, up from 170 last year and 130 in 2022. Another hundred or so officers from local, state and federal agencies will flesh out the ranks charged with the responsibility of two million fairgoers, employees, volunteers and vendors.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Morning Announcements for Aug. 21

Morning Announcements for Aug. 21

Here are the morning announcements for Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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‘Lunch pail kind of guy’: Walz aims to hone image as GOP paints different picture of VP hopeful

‘Lunch pail kind of guy’: Walz aims to hone image as GOP paints different picture of VP hopeful

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gives his acceptance speech for the Democratic vice presidential nomination Wednesday at the party’s national convention. Walz had just two weeks to introduce himself to voters since current Vice President Kamala Harris picked him as her running mate. 
by Clay Masters

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Morning Announcements for Aug. 20

Morning Announcements for Aug. 20

Here are the morning announcements for Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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Phyllis Wheatley summer camp continues in a new form — nature excursions along the Mississippi

Phyllis Wheatley summer camp continues in a new form — nature excursions along the Mississippi

The Phyllis Wheatley Community Center is preparing to rebuild and reopen its summer camp in Carver County. In the meantime, the center continues to teach young Minneapolis students about the great outdoors.
by Regina Medina

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