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Morning Edition

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Morning Edition, with Cathy Wurzer in St. Paul and NPR hosts in Washington and Los Angeles, brings you all the news from overnight and the information you need to start your day. Listen from 4 to 9 a.m. every weekday.

Morning Announcements | Weather chats with Mark Seeley | Parting Thoughts

Your rights, rules at the polls in Minnesota

Your rights, rules at the polls in Minnesota

Minnesota law prohibits political clothing, buttons and signage at and near active voting locations. Here’s a look at what’s allowed and what is not.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Morning Announcements for Nov. 4

Morning Announcements for Nov. 4

Here are the morning announcements for Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota law bans harassment, intimidation of election workers

Minnesota law bans harassment, intimidation of election workers

With concerns about election-related violence on the rise, poll workers and election officials in Minnesota have some new legal protections. While there have been only sporadic problems in Minnesota, the measure was prompted by harassment elsewhere.
by Matt Sepic

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A Native-led nonprofit hopes for record turnout at the polls

A Native-led nonprofit hopes for record turnout at the polls

As the Native vote gets more attention, organizers with the Make Voting a Tradition campaign help community members learn about the issues, register to vote and hear from some of the candidates running for office.
by Allison Herrera

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Job Interview: Grief counselor helps kids and families heal after loss

Job Interview: Grief counselor helps kids and families heal after loss

In our “Job Interview” series, where we talk to everyday Minnesotans about the rewards and challenges of their work. Cara Mearns-Thompson is the clinical director and co-founder of The Grief Club of Minnesota.
by Lukas Levin

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Morning Announcements for Nov. 1

Morning Announcements for Nov. 1

Here are the morning announcements for Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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Weirdly warm October ends with a snowy Halloween

Weirdly warm October ends with a snowy Halloween

Meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the record-high temperatures and much more in their weekly weather chat.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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These 2 people with felony records are voting in their 1st presidential election on Tuesday

These 2 people with felony records are voting in their 1st presidential election on Tuesday

Calvin Boswell, 35, and Mario Jackson, 41, both spent more than 10 years in prison. Now they’re looking forward to casting their first-ever vote in a presidential election on Nov. 5.
by Nicole Ki

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Southern Minnesota House District 18A’s history of flip-flopping attracts lots of outside funding 

Southern Minnesota House District 18A’s history of flip-flopping attracts lots of outside funding 

With a recent history of voting Republican during presidential elections and Democrat in the midterms, District 18A is attracting a lot of attention in the 2024 election. GOP hopeful Erica Schwartz is looking to unseat incumbent DFL Rep. Jeff Brand. He has won the seat twice with a loss in between.
by Hannah Yang

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Morning Announcements for Oct. 30-31

Morning Announcements for Oct. 30-31

Here are the morning announcements for Wednesday, Oct. 30, and Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024.
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