☀️ Thursday will be almost picture-perfect with mostly sunny skies and highs warming up to the mid-80s. Heat and humidity will push back in Friday and into next week with highs occasionally nearing 90.
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| Coming up on Morning Edition |
🗳️ How have the twists and turns in the presidential campaign played out in swing states? NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks with reporters in Arizona and Michigan about what voters there are saying. And with a spot on the Democratic ticket open, NPR's A Martinez asks two political scientists about their analysis of how important vice presidential picks are to a campaign.
🍞 The high cost of groceries has many Americans buying store brand products over pricey name brands. But they’re also purchasing certain expensive items. Market researchers find that shoppers are buying more generic food brands to counter inflation, while selectively purchasing high-end food items instead of spending money eating out. |
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🦝 The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota had more than 9,100 animals come through its doors in May and June — their top two busiest months in their 45-year history. MPR News guest host Nina Moini talks with staff from the rehab center about some of the most common wildlife rescues. And we’ll find out when you should leave an injured or orphaned wild animal alone and when to seek help for it.
📞 We want to hear from you, too. Have you ever tried to rescue a wild animal? How did it go and what did you learn? Call us at 651-227-6000 or 800-242-2828. |
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| | Under Democratic nomination schedule, VP speculation could end next week for Walz, others |
Speculation surrounding Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s fate on the presidential ticket could be decided as early as next week.
The Democratic National Convention Rules Committee, co-chaired by Walz, approved a plan Wednesday that gives presidential candidates until Saturday to declare they’re running and submit the necessary show of support to move ahead. The window closes Tuesday, and a virtual roll call will follow soon after. | |
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| | A year after legalization, where you can and can’t smoke pot in Minnesota is still a little hazy |
It’s been nearly a year since cannabis was legalized in Minnesota. But there’s still a lot of confusion as to where someone can legally smoke or vape marijuana.
“For way too many years, you know, our cannabis friends and connoisseurs have been hiding in their basement, in back alleys, some people ashamed of one of the things that they enjoy,” said Josh Wilken-Simon, who organized the Northern Haze Cannabis Festival outside of Bent Paddle Brewing Co. in Duluth. | |
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| What else we're watching: |
💰 Trump campaign attacks Harris for 2020 tweet supporting Minnesota bail fund. With Vice President Kamala Harris expected to top the Democratic presidential ticket in November, the Trump campaign is pointing to a nonprofit Minnesota bail fund in an effort to attack Harris’ record on crime.
🏛️ Biden, in Oval Office address, says it was time to 'pass the torch.' President Biden addressed his decision to abandon his race for a second term, telling Americans, “the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation.”
🧑⚖️ Edina sued after police subdue man in mental health crisis. The man filed a lawsuit in federal court arguing that his constitutional rights were violated by Edina police. His family wants closure for an incident that’s haunted their son, affected his long-term health and eroded their trust in law enforcement.
🎨 Art Hounds: Judy Ofronio’s organic sculptures. Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community. This week, they recommend art by Judy Ofronio at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, two exhibits at the Nemeth Art Center and “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged).”
📻 Listen: Personal care assistants, transportation key issues for many voters with disabilities in 2024. Joan Willshire, former Minnesota Council on Disability executive director, share what issues she and other voters with disabilities are paying attention to in upcoming state and national elections.
— Sam Stroozas and Anna Haecherl, MPR News |
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