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Morning Announcements for March 11
These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, March 11. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Parting Thoughts: ‘42nd mom’ adopted Vietnam soldiers and their dogs
In this edition of Parting Thoughts, we remember Jackie McIntyre, who boosted the morale of the 101st Airborne 42nd Infantry Platoon Scout Dog Unit by sending letters, dog treats, hot chocolate, magazines and a whole lot more, to soldiers and their dogs stationed in Vietnam.
Morning Announcements for March 10
These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, March 10. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
As federal firings stir uncertainty, here's expert advice to prep for a potential job loss
Avery Bardell, workforce development manager with Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota, which offers job training and career support, told MPR News preparation is key in this turbulent and anxiety-inducing time.
Osterholm predicted a pandemic for years. Then the battle against COVID-19 became personal
Five years ago, news of a fast-spreading respiratory virus was making headlines in the United States. In Minnesota, public health expert Michael Osterholm was keeping close tabs.
Minnesota House seat gets filled as Legislature begins confronting new budget reality
Minnesota’s Legislature will see a major change this week with a special election in the House, and will start grappling with the updated budget forecast that showed tighter finances. Both will likely change the dynamic of this legislative session moving forward.
Minnesota sculptor forges a passion for people who put their lives on the line
Near the small town of Kimball, a Minnesota sculpture studio creates highly detailed statues honoring first responders and the military. They can be found in hundreds of public spaces across the country. For the studio’s owners, the work is more than just a business.
Storm system that walloped Minnesota created multiple tornadoes elsewhere
Minnesota was hit with a storm that blanketed much of the southern parts of the state in snow. According to meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley, that snow isn’t expected to last.
Morning Announcements for March 7
These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, March 7. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Kids of winning mushers join parents for first Beargrease 120 sled dog race
The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon turned 40 this year. Between the two of them, Jen and Blake Freking have run it 29 times and have won or placed highly several times. This year, the couple backed out of the full marathon — so they could compete for the first time as a family of four in the 120-mile race.