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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.

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Vaccine confusion? 5 Minnesota questions, answered

Vaccine confusion? 5 Minnesota questions, answered

Minnesotans may be struggling to navigate a blizzard of state and federal news last week around vaccines, who should get them and when. Here are some answers to key questions about what’s happening. 
by Erica Zurek, Molly Castle Work and Kyra Miles

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Child care providers want changes to strict rules that result in costly upgrades, licensing issues

Child care providers want changes to strict rules that result in costly upgrades, licensing issues

Family home-based child care providers are leaving the profession. Some say it’s because of complex regulations and strict enforcement that’s driving up the cost of doing business. But, there is bipartisan legislation that could change that.
by Hannah Yang

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Lawmaker says banning guns at Minnesota Capitol is a non-starter

Lawmaker says banning guns at Minnesota Capitol is a non-starter

The Advisory Committee on Capitol Security met Monday for the second time since the deadly attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in June — and the first since the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk earlier this month.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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After dropping during the pandemic, Minnesota universities see an enrollment spike

After dropping during the pandemic, Minnesota universities see an enrollment spike

Across the state, colleges and universities are welcoming more freshmen to their campuses this fall. And while they don't have official numbers yet, many are reporting higher than usual enrollment.
by Catharine Richert

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On a northern Minnesota island, arts and inspiration find safe harbor

On a northern Minnesota island, arts and inspiration find safe harbor

A small island on Rainy Lake near the Canadian border was once home to a legendary Minnesota environmentalist. Now it’s a place for introspection and inspiration for artists and nature lovers.
by Dan Gunderson

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