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Morning Announcements for March 13
These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, March 13. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Morning Announcements for March 12
These are the Morning Announcements for Thursday, March 12. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Push for cameras in more Minnesota day cares pitched by families, lawmaker
Minnesota could become the first state in the country to require security cameras in child care centers. There was an informational hearing in a House committee Tuesday on a bill sponsored by Republican state Rep. Nolan West. He joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to explain his need for more surveillance.
Minnesota Medicaid chief: Walz's overhaul plan would strengthen oversight
Gov. Tim Walz wants the Department of Human Services to take over much of the state’s Medicaid operations. State Medicaid director John Connolly tells MPR News the plan would improve transparency.
Morning Announcements for March 11
These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, March 11. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Birds are back in Minnesota early. Can they weather spring storms, climate change?
Climate change is pushing some birds to migrate earlier. Sharon Stiteler, blogger and birder known as “Birdchick,” joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to explain why and which species can safely weather inclement spring storms.
Fergus Falls native Chris Tungseth, a 27-year-old construction worker, has advanced to the Top 20 on American Idol after a standout season opener — and now his fate is in viewers' hands.
TSA agents working without full paychecks amid partial government shutdown
Federal agents running security at airports are again working with only partial pay in the partial government shutdown. That’s creating hardships for those key workers, a Minnesota union leader tells MPR News.