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October 29, 2026 9:03 AM

Morning Announcements for Oct. 29

These are the Morning Announcements for Thursday, Oct. 29. Tell us what you’re celebrating!

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October 28, 2026 9:03 AM

Morning Announcements for Oct. 28

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, Oct. 28. Tell us what you’re celebrating!

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October 27, 2026 9:03 AM

Morning Announcements for Oct. 26 and 27

These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, Oct. 26 and Tuesday, Oct. 27. Tell us what you’re celebrating!

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October 23, 2026 12:50 PM

Minneapolis overdoses spiked after homeless encampments closed, U study says

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with University of Minnesota Epidemiologist Kumi Smith about the impact of encampment closures.

by Cathy Wurzer and Aron Woldeslassie

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October 23, 2026 11:44 AM

Drought still remains in Minnesota, but rain is on the horizon

Mid-October saw a lot of wind and warmth, which means there’s still drought on the landscape.

by Cathy Wurzer and Mark Seeley

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October 23, 2026 9:03 AM

Morning Announcements for Oct. 22 and 23

These are the Morning Announcements for Thursday, Oct. 22 and Friday, Oct. 23. Tell us what you’re celebrating!

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October 23, 2026 4:00 AM

Unlabeled Theatre’s ‘Jellyfish’ puts love, disability and autonomy center stage

The Twin Cities theater company’s U.S. premiere follows a young woman with Down syndrome navigating her first romance, raising questions about consent and independence.

by Lukas Levin