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Twin Cities roommate program helps older adults stay in their homes

Twin Cities roommate program helps older adults stay in their homes

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota pairs older adults who’d like to remain in their homes as they age and young adults looking for a place to live. MPR News spoke with the program’s manager.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Minneapolis council member Rainville on mayor's budget plan

Minneapolis council member Rainville on mayor's budget plan

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Michael Rainville, a Minneapolis City Council member, about Mayor Jacob Frey’s budget proposal and the financial challenges facing the city.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aron Woldeslassie

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Klobuchar on her agenda if she's elected governor

Klobuchar on her agenda if she's elected governor

Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Wednesday’s Morning Edition to talk about her plans for office if she’s elected the next governor of Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aron Woldeslassie

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Morning Announcements for Aug. 13

Morning Announcements for Aug. 13

These are the Morning Announcements for Thursday, Aug. 13. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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St. Paul mayor asks departments to reduce budget by 4 percent

St. Paul mayor asks departments to reduce budget by 4 percent

The proposal includes a $20,000 cut to Mayor Kaohly Her’s own compensation. The mayor’s budget also proposes a 6.8 percent increase in the property tax levy.
by Regina Medina and Lisa Ryan

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GOP Senate nominee Michele Tafoya says she won't fall in line with national party leadership

GOP Senate nominee Michele Tafoya says she won't fall in line with national party leadership

Former NFL Sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer after her winning the GOP primary Tuesday night. Minnesota voters will choose between her and Democratic nominee Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan in November.
by Cathy Wurzer, Matthew Alvarez and Lukas Levin

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Morning Announcements for Aug. 12

Morning Announcements for Aug. 12

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, Aug. 12. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Morning Announcements for Aug. 11

Morning Announcements for Aug. 11

These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, Aug. 11. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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State will observe federal election monitors outside primary polling places Tuesday

State will observe federal election monitors outside primary polling places Tuesday

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon said the Department of Justice is sending monitors to ensure Minnesotans with disabilities or who speak languages other than English don’t face any barriers while voting.
by Cait Kelley

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