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Morning Announcements for Oct. 17
These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, Oct. 17. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Morning Announcements for Oct. 16
These are the Morning Announcements for Thursday, Oct. 16. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
The musical ‘Purple Rain’ begins preview performances Oct. 16. Here’s what you need to know
Prince’s hometown takes center stage as Minneapolis hosts the world premiere of “Purple Rain,” a new stage adaptation of the 1984 film that will serve as both a local homecoming and a pre-Broadway launch.
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota continues growing despite federal turmoil
Alexis Oberdorfer, the organization’s senior vice president of services, joined MPR News’ Emily Bright on Morning Edition to share more about serving Minnesotans in uncertain times.
Government shutdown brings back memories for Minnesotan at center of 1995 shutdown
Annette Meeks, who was deputy chief of staff for Republican U.S. Rep. Newt Gingrich during the 21-day shutdown in 1995, spoke about government shutdowns with MPR News guest host Emily Bright on Morning Edition.
Morning Announcements for Oct. 15
These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, Oct. 15. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Grand Portage Band launches first Indigenous-led coast guard on Lake Superior
The Grand Portage Band has launched the nation’s first Indigenous-led coast guard on Lake Superior, providing critical search and rescue coverage along Minnesota’s North Shore.