MPR News PM Update

Aug. 31, 2023

🌡️  Another record? The Twin Cities could hit 100 degrees this weekend. It would be the first time in 92 years. Thursday is warm with most of southern and western Minnesota into the 80s. Plus, drought conditions worsen across Minnesota. Check our latest Updraft.

Minnesota's First Feline goes missing
On Aug. 26 Gov. Tim Walz’ orange tabby cat, Afton, went missing from his Eastcliff residence in St. Paul. He has removed his Apple AirTag.
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Midwest Mountaineering to close in October; owner reflects on half a century of business
Owner Rod Johnson says the store will close in October. But first, they're having a liquidation sale.
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🌾Growing diversity: The changing face of Minnesota farming
Listen: Don’t miss this special North Star Journey Live conversation recorded at the Minnesota State Fair about emerging farmers. What’s being done in our state to encourage more diversity in agriculture? 
🎡 Space Tower grounded for the rest of this year’s Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair’s iconic Space Tower, soaring more than 300 feet above the eastern edge of the fairgrounds, won’t be taking any more fairgoers up for a ride this year after a wiring malfunction.
🎭 Art Hounds: Outdoor opera and a one-person show with a rotating cast
Art Hounds recommend the one-person play “Naive Super” at Norway House and Mixed Precipitation’s Pickup Truck Opera: “Romeo and Juliet” at several outdoor metro locations.
- Nicole Johnson, MPR News
 
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