Gemini season has officially arrived, and Erin is starting the morning with donkey dreams, State Fair ideas, and a possible future star named Sir Duke Washington. Today’s episode also covers the upcoming retirement of longtime Nichols Career Center welding instructor Kenny Thomas, Missouri’s new rural health hub boundaries, a proposed makeover for the Missouri Chamber’s Capitol Avenue headquarters, Memorial Day weekend safety reminders from the Highway Patrol, and local postseason sports updates.

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Watch NT Daily, a weekday morning broadcast hosted by Jefferson City native Erin Schrimpf. Start your morning with the latest local headlines, community stories, and events shaping mid-Missouri.

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Today’s stories include:

• Missouri State Fair entries officially open
• Capitol City Cork and Board announces closure
• Missouri and North Dakota clash over Missouri River water
• KidsFest returns to Jefferson City
• Weather impacts district sports schedules and state tournaments
• Local postseason sports updates and tonight’s district matchups

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Thank you to today's sponsors:

Thank you to Hen House Fresh Foods for sponsoring today's episode! Find great deals on your groceries here- https://www.facebook.com/henhousejeffcity/ 

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- Legislative Adjournment

- Map Uncertainty

- Flood Watch

- Capitol Incident

- Local sports recap 

- A look ahead at major local events

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