MPR News Update

MPR News Update for April 7

Good morning! Sunny, with highs in the upper 50s north to mid-60s south. So here's a question: Do you have enough poetry in your life? In honor of National Poetry Month, The Thread is celebrating Poetry Fridays. Each Friday in April, The Thread will publish a selection of poetry from local independent publishing houses Graywolf Press, Milkweed Editions and Coffee House Press. Today's selections come from Dana Gioia, William Brewer and Dawn Lundy Martin. | Forecast | Updraft weather blog

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