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Morning Announcements for June 5

Morning Announcements for June 5

These are the Morning Announcements for Thursday, June 5. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Art Hounds: Americana, Sondheim and Twin Cities improv

Art Hounds: Americana, Sondheim and Twin Cities improv

Art Hounds recommend Americana in the Historic Auditorium, Stephen Sondheim’s musical “Passion” and the Twin Cities Improv Festival
by Emily Bright

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Minnesota cities maintain plans to remove ‘forever chemicals’ from drinking water

Minnesota cities maintain plans to remove ‘forever chemicals’ from drinking water

The extended deadline for cities to lower levels of “forever chemicals” in drinking water could give municipalities struggling to pay for expensive treatment systems more time to seek financial help from the state or federal government.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Shutdown planning moves into picture amid upbeat talk of completing a Minnesota budget

Shutdown planning moves into picture amid upbeat talk of completing a Minnesota budget

For weeks top state leaders have tried to tie up loose ends on a new Minnesota budget. Weeks from now there would be a partial government shutdown if they can’t cross off remaining items.
by Clay Masters and Peter Cox

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Morning Announcements for June 4

Morning Announcements for June 4

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, June 4. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
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JCRC leader reacts to attacks in Boulder, uptick in antisemitism

Jewish communities across the country and here in Minnesota are heartbroken and outraged after another targeted act of violence. Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas, or JCRC, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Tuesday to talk about the uptick in antisemitism and its implications.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Trump food aid cuts eliminate key income source from some smaller Minnesota farms

Trump food aid cuts eliminate key income source from some smaller Minnesota farms

The Trump administration slashed funding for a program that helps feed school children and the food insecure this spring, and it’s affecting not only those in need but also those who grow that food, leaving some farmers without a critical source of income.
by Hannah Yang

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Morning Announcements for June 3

Morning Announcements for June 3

These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, June 3. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
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