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Morning Announcements for July 29

Morning Announcements for July 29

These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, July 29. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
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In new U study, questions resurface over wakesurfing’s impact on Minnesota lakes

In new U study, questions resurface over wakesurfing’s impact on Minnesota lakes

Newly released University of Minnesota research finds wakesurfing in water that’s too shallow can damage lake quality. The study could revive calls for statewide restrictions and may churn the debate over the state’s changing lake culture.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Morning Announcements for July 28

Morning Announcements for July 28

These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, July 28. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
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Rochester having second thoughts as cost of planned youth sports complex nearly doubles

Rochester having second thoughts as cost of planned youth sports complex nearly doubles

The Rochester City Council meets Monday to discuss the future of a big proposed sports complex. Voters approved a referendum two years ago to extend the half cent local sales tax to fund the project, in hopes of bringing youth baseball and soccer tournaments to town.
by Catharine Richert

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Minnesota town ball traditions built on family ties, love of the game 

Minnesota town ball traditions built on family ties, love of the game 

Every summer in hundreds of cities and small towns across Minnesota, generations play town ball at the local baseball field. Players range in age from teenagers to men sliding into middle age. In Bluffton, the family ties run especially deep.
by Dan Gunderson

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Morning Announcements for July 25

Morning Announcements for July 25

These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, July 25. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
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Morning Announcements for July 24

Morning Announcements for July 24

These are the Morning Announcements for Thursday, July 24. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
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Music camp sparks creativity and friendship for Native youth

Music camp sparks creativity and friendship for Native youth

Rock the Rez is a week-long music camp for Indigenous girls, two-spirit and gender diverse youth. This summer marks the first year the music camp is in Minnesota.
by Chandra Colvin

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