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Minnehaha off-leash dog park in Minneapolis will close by the end of the year 

Minnehaha off-leash dog park in Minneapolis will close by the end of the year 

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board voted Wednesday night after hearing public comments regarding the closure of the off-leash dog park at Minnehaha Regional Park. The off-leash area will close by Dec. 31.
by Chandra Colvin, Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Morning Announcements for June 18

Morning Announcements for June 18

These are the Morning Announcements for Thursday, June 18. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
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Filmmaker, child actor's parent reacts to new charges against former CTC stagehand

Filmmaker, child actor's parent reacts to new charges against former CTC stagehand

An ex-Children's Theatre Company employee, Ricky McAllister, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on two counts of child pornography. The new charges are stirring up dark memories of an explosive child sex abuse scandal from the 1970s and ‘80s.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Lukas Levin

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Feds face 'uphill climb' in Minnesota anti-ICE conspiracy case, law expert says

Feds face 'uphill climb' in Minnesota anti-ICE conspiracy case, law expert says

Proving that 15 Minnesotans conspired to impede or injure federal officers during the surge of immigration agents into the state will be difficult for federal prosecutors, says University of St. Thomas law professor Mark Osler.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Morning Announcements for June 17

Morning Announcements for June 17

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, June 17. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
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Minnesota's red flag law is working, but new ERPO coordinator wants more people to know it exists

Minnesota's red flag law is working, but new ERPO coordinator wants more people to know it exists

Samantha Hoyt, who was previously in law enforcement for 18 years, took on the new role of Extreme Risk Protection Order coordinator in March and is tasked with raising awareness about the law. After reviewing the existing case files, she joined Morning Edition for her first interview on the job this week.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Morning Announcements for June 16

Morning Announcements for June 16

These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, June 16. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
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Upcoming hemp-THC ban will tank some Minnesota breweries, drink distributors

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.
by Nicole Ki

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How an eclectic score brings ‘Come From Away’ to life

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.
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Melissa Hortman's House seatmate reflects on memorial, 1 year next to her empty chair

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.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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