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Gracie Stockton
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Lead producer, Morning Edition & sometimes on the air at @mprnews.org. Stories? ✉️ [email protected]. | Former TV news producer. | Artist, book & dog lover.
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Gracie Stockton @producergracie.bsky.social · Aug 9
Good morning! ⛈️
More weather always on the Updraft blog at @mprnews.org
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Gracie Stockton @producergracie.bsky.social · Aug 5
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
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Chris Steller @chrissteller.bsky.social · Jul 17
Then Congress had to give back its tote bag
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Gracie Stockton @producergracie.bsky.social · Jul 17
Didn’t think I’d cry today but
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Gracie Stockton @producergracie.bsky.social · Jul 10
@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...
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...
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Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · Apr 10
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 [email protected] and we'll be in touch!
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Gracie Stockton @producergracie.bsky.social · Apr 2
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
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Gracie Stockton @producergracie.bsky.social · Feb 28
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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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 ...
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Gracie Stockton @producergracie.bsky.social · Jan 10
We inherited Riley from my grandparents on Halloween in 2020. 🤍
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Gracie Stockton @producergracie.bsky.social · Jan 10
We got Leo in May of 2021 from the Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley 🤍
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APM Research Lab @apmresearchlab.org · Jan 10
Our latest health data roundup for @mprnews.org, by @craigstetter.bsky.social
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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.
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...
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MPR News @mprnews.org · Jan 10
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.
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...
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Gracie Stockton @producergracie.bsky.social · Jan 10
he and his brother failed the wrapping paper trend. 10/10 confused.
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Gracie Stockton @producergracie.bsky.social · Jan 10
wrapping paper trend was an epic fail…
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Gracie Stockton @producergracie.bsky.social · Jan 10
Meet Riley.
#dogs #scottie #scottishterrier
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Gracie Stockton @producergracie.bsky.social · Jan 10
Meet Leo.
#dogs #pittie #pittiemix
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MPR News @mprnews.org · Dec 20
High blood pressure disorders are the leading cause of maternal mortality in industrialized countries, and their prevalence is increasing.
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...
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Ben Hovland @benjovland.bsky.social · Dec 21
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.
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.
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Ben Hovland @benjovland.bsky.social · Dec 21
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.

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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.
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NPR @npr.org · Dec 12
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 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.
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Annie Waldman @anniewaldman.bsky.social · Dec 13
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.

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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’...
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MPR News @mprnews.org · Dec 12
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.
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 ...
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Clay Masters @claymasters.bsky.social · Dec 13
The governor sat down with @mprnews.org for this first time since he lost his bid for VP. www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...
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.
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Gracie Stockton @producergracie.bsky.social · Dec 9
Take a listen for some great voices and scenes from camp!
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Gracie Stockton @producergracie.bsky.social · Dec 9
galileo figaro magnifico
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