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Target cutting 800 jobs across Minneapolis and Brooklyn Park, raising concerns about broader economic slowdown
Target is undergoing a corporate restructuring that includes layoffs concentrated in its downtown Minneapolis headquarters where it employs some 7,000 people. 
Two candidates vie for DFL endorsement in race to become next Minnesota U.S. senator
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and U.S. Rep. Angie Craig joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to talk about their ambitions to win the DFL Party endorsement in Minnesota’s 2026 U.S. Senate race.
First frosts mark end of Minnesota growing season
Growing season is likely over for many Minnesota gardeners as cooler temperatures have brought some frost in nearly every area of the state.
Morning Announcements for Oct. 24
These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, Oct. 24. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Fergus Falls leaning into homey day care ‘pods’
Plans are afoot in Fergus Falls to build out a series of adjacent day care pods, which require less overhead than center-based facilities while offering some of the comforts associated with home-based care. 
Morning Announcements for Oct. 22 and Oct. 23
These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, Oct. 22 and Thursday, Oct. 23. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Government shutdown delays energy assistance funds for low-income Minnesotans
A federally funded program that provides hundreds of dollars to households for energy bills is without funding during the government shutdown. However, a Minnesota official said that people should still apply to make sure they’re covered when that funding frees up.
Minnesota lawmaker drafting legislation to protect students from 'predatory grooming'
State Rep. Liz Reyer plans to introduce new legislation to protect students from “predatory grooming,” following allegations against a former Eagan teacher and an MPR News story detailing how the system to prevent inappropriate relationships between teachers and students can fail.