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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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Crossing into Canada this summer? A possible border agent strike could disrupt your plans

Crossing into Canada this summer? A possible border agent strike could disrupt your plans

Thousands of Canadian border agents are prepared to strike if they can’t reach a deal on a new union contract. It would disrupt a busy summer travel season and billions in goods and services that cross the border between Minnesota and Canada.
by Emily Bright and Lukas Levin

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‘Something we’ve never seen before’: Minnesota emergency experts aid Iowans hit by tornadoes

‘Something we’ve never seen before’: Minnesota emergency experts aid Iowans hit by tornadoes

Minnesota first responders and emergency management experts are returning home in waves after lending their time to the community of Greenfield, Iowa, where an EF4 tornado killed four people, injured dozens more and wrecked more than 200 homes.
by Emily Bright and Gracie Stockton

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Walz, Moriarty exchange harsh criticisms of each other over dismissed criminal case

Walz, Moriarty exchange harsh criticisms of each other over dismissed criminal case

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty accused Gov. Tim Walz on Monday of meddling in the prosecution of a state trooper. Walz said murder charges should have never been filed.
by Clay Masters

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In New York Mills, the Great American Think-Off finalists debate to understand, not to win

In New York Mills, the Great American Think-Off finalists debate to understand, not to win

For more than 30 years, the northwest Minnesota town of New York Mills has hosted the Great American Think-Off, a debate of big ideas between ordinary people. Contestants say it’s a model for civic discourse in polarized times.
by Catharine Richert

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Celebrating champions: Star goalie reflects on inaugural PWHL season

Celebrating champions: Star goalie reflects on inaugural PWHL season

Friday night at the Xcel Energy Center, fans gathered to cheer on the victorious PWHL athletes and celebrate a new chapter in women’s sports. Two-time Olympian Nicole Hensley and her swift goaltending skills helped lift Minnesota to victory. She spoke with MPR News on Morning Edition Friday.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton, Lisa Ryan and Anna Haecherl

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‘Loyal to his oath’: Slain Minneapolis officer remembered for his heroism

‘Loyal to his oath’: Slain Minneapolis officer remembered for his heroism

Jamal Mitchell was the first Minneapolis officer fatally shot in the line of duty in more than 20 years. Authorities say he was ambushed Thursday responding to a shooting call. Colleagues praised him as an exceptional officer.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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One year since HyLife closure, Windom still waits for answers about its future

One year since HyLife closure, Windom still waits for answers about its future

It’s been one year since the former HyLife plant in southwest Minnesota shut down. More than a thousand people lost their jobs when the pork processor closed. Twelve months on, Windom shows signs of recovery, but there’s still a lot in limbo.
by Hannah Yang

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‘Uncommitted’ voters see how far they can push Democrats or if it’s even worth trying

‘Uncommitted’ voters see how far they can push Democrats or if it’s even worth trying

Democratic voters who opted for “uncommitted” on their primary ballots grapple with whether they have more leverage pushing the party on the Middle East from inside or as a stand-their-ground movement outside.
by Clay Masters

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New Aurora coach preps for home opener as women’s sports command spotlight

New Aurora coach preps for home opener as women’s sports command spotlight

Colette Montgomery moved to Minnesota about 20 years ago for an internship and never left. She is now embarking on her first season with the Minnesota Aurora FC.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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