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April 21, 2026 9:08 AM

Morning Announcements for April 21

These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, April 21. Tell us what you’re celebrating!

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April 20, 2026 3:00 PM

No plan B on funding for HCMC according to new Hennepin Healthcare CEO

New Hennepin Healthcare CEO John Cumming said that without the Legislature’s help, there is currently no back-up plan to get funding for the state’s largest trauma center.

by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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April 20, 2026 11:00 AM

'Keep wearing glitter': Jessie Diggins closes historic Nordic skiing career with retirement party

Jessie Diggins returned to Minnesota for a home-state celebration to mark the end of her nearly two-decade long career that reshaped U.S. cross-country skiing. More than 2,000 fans gathered at Allianz Field in St. Paul to honor her legacy, from her Olympic glory to her impact on athlete mental health.

by Ellen Finn

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April 20, 2026 9:58 AM

Morning Announcements for April 20

These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, April 20. Tell us what you’re celebrating!

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April 17, 2026 11:19 AM

Wacky April weather swings may feel odd but are typical of the season

Climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley said that the intense variation in weather is expected for this time of year.

by Cathy Wurzer

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April 17, 2026 11:15 AM

Minnesota Indigenous lawmaker: Boundary Waters vote an 'assault' on tribal sovereignty

The vote to repeal a mining ban near the Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota is being called into question by some of the state’s Indigenous population.

by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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April 17, 2026 10:28 AM

Morning Announcements for April 16-17

These are the Morning Announcements for Thursday, April 16, and Friday, April 17. Tell us what you’re celebrating!

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April 17, 2026 4:00 AM

Hold that trowel! It's not time to plant your Minnesota garden, yet

Soil temperature trumps frost-free dates and air temperature, Robin Trott with the University of Minnesota Extension in Douglas County, told Morning Edition.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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April 16, 2026 5:00 PM

St. Paul mayor, Minnesota Wild owner pushing state for $200 million in arena funding

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her and the owner of the Minnesota Wild are again pressing state lawmakers for $200 million to help fund renovations at the Grand Casino Arena complex.

by Cari Spencer

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April 16, 2026 8:44 AM

Tornado safety do's and don'ts during severe weather awareness week

National Weather Service meteorologist Tyler Hasenstein told Morning Edition that Thursday’s tornado siren tests are intended to encourage people to make a severe weather plan.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Morning Edition

Morning Announcements for April 21

No plan B on funding for HCMC according to new Hennepin Healthcare CEO

'Keep wearing glitter': Jessie Diggins closes historic Nordic skiing career with retirement party

Morning Announcements for April 20

Wacky April weather swings may feel odd but are typical of the season

Minnesota Indigenous lawmaker: Boundary Waters vote an 'assault' on tribal sovereignty

Morning Announcements for April 16-17

Hold that trowel! It's not time to plant your Minnesota garden, yet

St. Paul mayor, Minnesota Wild owner pushing state for $200 million in arena funding

Tornado safety do's and don'ts during severe weather awareness week

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