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Walz seeks federal records using the Freedom of Information Act, but what is it?

Walz seeks federal records using the Freedom of Information Act, but what is it?

Gov. Tim Walz wants documents under the Freedom of Information Act he says could reveal Trump administration retribution. Getting documents through FOIA, however, can be frustrating.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Morning Announcements for June 25

Morning Announcements for June 25

These are the Morning Announcements for Thursday, June 25. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
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'Horrific': 32 motorcyclist deaths so far in Minnesota, twice last year's pace

'Horrific': 32 motorcyclist deaths so far in Minnesota, twice last year's pace

“We're looking at potential fatality numbers this summer that we haven't seen for a couple decades,” Mike Hanson, director of the state’s Office of Traffic Safety, told MPR News.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Morning Announcements for June 24

Morning Announcements for June 24

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, June 24. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
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Minneapolis City Council member wants next police chief to be internal hire

Minneapolis City Council member wants next police chief to be internal hire

“Rumor has it that there are three or four internal candidates that are thinking about applying for the job,” City Council member Michael Rainville told Morning Edition Cathy Wurzer. “That’s very exciting.”
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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When a Minnesota newspaper editor fell ill, the community kept the paper going

When a Minnesota newspaper editor fell ill, the community kept the paper going

Dozens of people in Two Harbors have pitched into help keep the Lake County Press publishing as editor Kate “Kitty” Mayo battled ocular lymphoma, a rare and aggressive cancer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Morning Announcements for June 23

Morning Announcements for June 23

These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, June 23. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
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Early voting starts Friday. What do voters need to know?

Early voting starts Friday. What do voters need to know?

This Friday is the start of early voting for the 2026 primary election and election officials are expecting a spike in turnout.
by Cait Kelley

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