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Morning Announcements for June 16
These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, June 16. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Upcoming hemp-THC ban will tank some Minnesota breweries, drink distributors
A federal ban that could wipe out Minnesota’s booming low-dose, hemp-THC edible market is approaching in November. Despite that, some breweries are continuing to make THC drinks up until the deadline. They hope Congress steps in before it’s too late.
How an eclectic score brings ‘Come From Away’ to life
From Irish whistles to 1990s power ballads, the music of “Come From Away” helps tell the true story of a town that welcomed stranded travelers after 9/11.
Melissa Hortman's House seatmate reflects on memorial, 1 year next to her empty chair
Rep. Sydney Jordan, DFL-Minneapolis joined Cathy Wurzer on Monday to talk about what the last year has been like sitting next to Hortman’s empty chair after her assassination.
Morning Announcements for June 12 and 15
These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, June 12 and Monday, June 15. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Bemidji mayor receives national leadership award following last summer's derecho
Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince will receive the Tommy Longo Disaster Leadership Award at Bemidji City Hall. The award celebrates city and county officials who show great leadership following major disasters.
Drought conditions remain across Minnesota despite recent rain
Moderate drought conditions expanded to 22 percent of the state landscape and severe drought expanded by 10 percent, climatologist Mark Seeley told MPR News.
As drought deepens, southwestern Minnesota farmer fears the long-term toll
In far southwestern Minnesota, in Rock County, Wednesday’s storms missed cattle rancher and farmer Peter Bakken’s land altogether, and he told Morning Edition the lingering drought has him worried about the health of his crops and cows.
Morning Announcements for June 11
These are the Morning Announcements for Thursday, June 11. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Duluth engineering professor’s fabric recycler keeps old clothes out of landfills
University of Minnesota Duluth engineering professor Abbie Clarke-Sather’s “fiber shredder” breaks clothing down into reusable threads in 90 seconds. The machine may help recycle clothing and keep it out of landfills.