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May 19, 2026 10:17 AM

Morning Announcements for May 19

These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, May 19. Tell us what you’re celebrating!

by MPR News Staff

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May 18, 2026 11:22 AM

Soybean growers are 'optimistic' but skeptical after Trump's visit to China

Minnesota soybean growers are anxious to see if President Donald Trump’s comments about China buying billions of dollars of soybeans will come true.

by Emily Bright and Lukas Levin

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May 18, 2026 10:51 AM

How is the Iran war affecting air travel ahead of Memorial Day weekend?

Kyle Potter with Thrifty Traveler joined Morning Edition to talk about travel during a tumultuous few months for the airline industry.

by Emily Bright and Gracie Stockton

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May 18, 2026 10:00 AM

Morning Announcements for May 18

These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, May 18. Tell us what you’re celebrating!

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May 18, 2026 4:00 AM

Fergus Falls hosts homecoming for ‘American Idol’ Top 5 finalist Chris Tungseth

Fergus Falls construction worker Chris Tungseth returned home to celebrate his “American Idol” achievement. He is the first Minnesotan to make it to the semifinals of the show.

by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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May 15, 2026 12:40 PM

Morning Announcements for May 15

These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, May 15. Tell us what you’re celebrating!

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May 15, 2026 12:15 PM

May in Minnesota delivering lots of wind but little rain

Dry weather and high winds are triggering red flag warnings for Minnesota.

by Cathy Wurzer

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May 14, 2026 1:00 PM

18 years after disappearing, Brandon Swanson's legacy helps others be found faster

Brandon Swanson's disappearance in southwestern Minnesota led to changes in how missing person cases are handled. Back then, “if you were an adult, people had to wait for 24 hours” to file a missing persons report, a former journalist who followed the case told MPR News.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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May 14, 2026 12:50 PM

Beagles rescued from Wisconsin breeder set to find new homes in Minnesota

These are dogs that have never been outside, seen grass or had extensive human contact, Liv Hagen, welfare director for Animal Humane Society, told the MPR News Morning Edition show Thursday.

by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Matt Sepic