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U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar kicks off Democratic bid for Minnesota governor after Tim Walz exit Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar entered the race for governor, giving Democrats a big-name candidate as Gov. Tim Walz moves aside.

BREAKING: U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar kicks off Democratic bid for Minnesota governor after Tim Walz exit. Story from @elliemroth.bsky.social at @mprnews.org www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

New York Times Sues Pentagon Over First Amendment Rights The company said in a lawsuit that the Defense Department’s new reporting restrictions infringed on the constitutional rights of journalists.

Breaking News: The New York Times sued the Pentagon, arguing that new reporting restrictions infringed on the rights of its journalists.

Sea smoke rises off of a lake.

I'm always mesmerized by sea smoke. Gorgeous sight this morning from the Duluth Bayfront Cam. #mnwx -8 degrees there right now. At 7:18 a.m., NWS measured Lake Superior at -2 in Duluth. More weather on the Updraft blog at @mprnews.org

The Minnesota DNR Eagle Cam is BACK!!

We're looking forward to Chato “Ombishkebines” Gonzalez joining @cathywurzer.bsky.social on Morning Edition around 8:30 a.m. today to talk about the @nhlwild.bsky.social’s Ojibwe-language broadcast on Friday. Photo shared by the Wild. Story coming soon to @mprnews.org

St. Paul police and Feds teamed up to pepper spray woman on a cane at today's ICE raid. Your tax dollars hard at work, Minnesota.

Coming up on Morning Edition with @cathywurzer.bsky.social at 8:17: Medica CEO Lisa Erickson speaks to taking on UCare clients, Medicare, open enrollment and more. @mprnews.org

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More weather always on the Updraft blog at @mprnews.org

Morning Edition is live from WTIP in Grand Marais today! @cathywurzer.bsky.social will speak with the mayor and Visit Cook County’s exec director, we hear from the state fire marshal about the Lutsen Lodge investigation, we go hunting for agates, and much more! Tune in @mprnews.org

Then Congress had to give back its tote bag

Didn’t think I’d cry today but

She lost her government job, but gained a government dog named Party Pants A former Minnesota U.S. Forest Service employee who lost her job in a mass federal layoff by the Trump administration is learning to navigate life with her new adopted husky, a retired sled dog from D...

@birdchick.bsky.social lost her government job, but gained a government dog named Party Pants “who has given so much of her life to government service, and I just want to spoil her rotten in retirement.” Story from @cathywurzer.bsky.social on @mprnews.org www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

Call to Mind is still gathering stories for an upcoming public radio special about military mental health. If you or someone you know is a veteran or member of the military and has a story to share... email calltomind@americanpublicmedia.org and we'll be in touch!

Yeah, April showers bring May flowers, but what does April sleet and snow bring? #mnwx Weather anytime in the Updraft blog at mprnews.org @mprnews.org

RFK Jr. cancelled flu vaccine meetings. What does that mean for fall shots? Epidemiologist Michael Osterholm, the head of the University of Minnesota Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, joined Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the implications of ...

We had Epidemiologist Michael Osterholm on @mprnews.org Morning Edition with @cathywurzer.bsky.social today to talk about why the FDA cancelling flu panels matters. Shots take 6 mo to develop, often in eggs. We asked whether bird flu could complicate it, too.
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We inherited Riley from my grandparents on Halloween in 2020. 🤍

We got Leo in May of 2021 from the Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley 🤍

Our latest health data roundup for @mprnews.org, by @craigstetter.bsky.social

COVID-19, RSV and flu: Up, up and way up The latest confirmed hospitalization data shows notable increases of just over 30 percent in hospital admissions due to both COVID-19 and RSV during the last full week of December. Hospitalizations du...

Hospital admissions due to both COVID-19 and RSV during the last full week of December were up over 30 percent. Hospitalizations due to influenza jumped by just over 150 percent during that same week.

he and his brother failed the wrapping paper trend. 10/10 confused.

wrapping paper trend was an epic fail…

Meet Riley.
#dogs #scottie #scottishterrier

Meet Leo.
#dogs #pittie #pittiemix

Home monitoring helps moms track blood pressure after birth, reducing risks High blood pressure disorders affect one in seven patients during pregnancy or after delivery, leading to an increased risk of dangerous complications that can include stroke, heart failure and seizur...

High blood pressure disorders are the leading cause of maternal mortality in industrialized countries, and their prevalence is increasing.

A giant heron puppet leads dozens of people through a snowy park.

People hold lanterns and puppets as they sing together.

The facade of the historic Avalon Theatre in Minneapolis. People hold lanterns as they stand outside.

A wide angle view of a large group gathered in a park. They hold dozens of lanterns and large puppets.

Hundreds celebrated the winter solstice tonight with a lantern-lit parade through south Minneapolis with puppets from In the Heart of the Beast Theatre.

After a snowy singalong around bonfires in the park, revelers returned to the theatre for hot soup and more musical performances.

Several people ladle out soup in the lobby of a crowded theatre.

People walk down the middle of a street holding lanterns and puppets.

Four members of Stay Well Magdalena perform on a stage.

A 3-year-old lets out a howl from atop his father’s shoulders.

I managed to mash out a few words that went on @mprnews.org tonight, you can read them via the link below.

Always a privilege to share photos of the artists and community members that make my corner of the city so special.

www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...

The Geminids meteor shower peaks at the end of the week. Here's what to expect The Geminids are one of the best and most visible annual meteor showers, when at least 120 meteors can usually be seen per hour. But 2024 will be different, thanks to the year's final full moon.

The Geminids are one of the best and most visible annual meteor showers, when at least 120 meteors can usually be seen per hour. But 2024 will be different, thanks to the year's final full moon.

UnitedHealth Is Strategically Limiting Access to Critical Treatment for Kids With Autism Leaked internal documents show that the insurance giant is culling providers of applied behavior analysis from its network and scrutinizing the medical necessity of therapy. Advocates say the company’...

NEW: After reviewing leaked documents, we have found UnitedHealth is strategically limiting access to a treatment for thousands of children with autism across the country in order to cut costs.

Advocates say the company’s strategy may be illegal.

www.propublica.org/article/unit...

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St. Paul City Council passes property tax increase, makes cuts to mayor's spending plan The St. Paul City Council approved a property tax levy increase that’s less than what Mayor Melvin Carter wanted — even after he reduced his original proposal. Like municipalities and counties across ...

In August, Carter proposed a 7.9 percent increase in the property tax levy. Council members turned aside the measure supported by Carter, voting 5 to 1 to hold the levy hike to 5.9 percent.

Gov. Tim Walz says he’ll propose anti-fraud measures, reflects on VP bid In his first interview with MPR News since his vice presidential run, Tim Walz said he still has “privilege” of serving as Minnesota governor, urged lawmakers to work together in divided government.

The governor sat down with @mprnews.org for this first time since he lost his bid for VP. www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...