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Morning Announcements for April 29
These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, April 29. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Asian grocers navigate ever-changing tariff landscape on imported goods
As the full impact of international tariffs is still unknown, small businesses like Asian grocery stores are worried about tariffs pushing up product prices and whether customers will stomach those higher prices.
Morning Announcements for April 28
These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, April 28. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
In NW Minnesota, she rescues dogs, then trains them to rescue veterans
Linda Wiedewitsch trains dogs to help military veterans deal with the psychological effects of war. Most of the dogs she trains come from pounds around Detroit Lakes. It’s a cycle of grace that’s helping rescue dogs and veterans.
Farmers are already planting, so can gardeners follow suit?
With soil temperatures in the upper 40s to 50s, farmers around Minnesota are planting sugar beets, wheat and corn. But does all this crop planting mean gardening season is here? 
Federal humanities cuts means halting programs in Minnesota communities
Earlier this week, the Trump administration terminated all major NEH grants to state humanities councils, which includes the Minnesota Humanities Center. Kevin Lindsey, CEO of the Minnesota Humanities Center, spoke to MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the changes.
Morning Announcements for April 24 and 25
These are the Morning Announcements for Thursday, April 24, and Friday, April 25. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Citations issued to Red Lake Nation citizen driving through Georgia have been withdrawn
Johnathon Carlson was driving home from a weeklong family vacation in Florida when he was pulled over in Georgia. He was cited for speeding and for “fake plates.” Carlson’s license plates are issued by Red Lake Nation, which are valid on Minnesota roads. Both citations have since been withdrawn.